Support for final year students

August 10, 2026

We know the final year of your degree can be pretty stressful but there’s lots of support on offer from various teams across the University:

Learning and Information Services

Libraries

We offer a range of training services and opportunities to help all students with physical and electronic resources:

We provide a rolling programme of  Library Skills webinars 
We also have a number of other training opportunities available including:
Subject resources overviews of resources available for each subject
Video and screencast tutorials have been produced for online learning covering a range of resources, available on our Library Skills Video pages
We offer specialist 1-2-1 support to help you find appropriate resources for your studies.  Book a 1-2-1 appointment with an Academic Liaison Librarian
If you can’t find the resources that you need for your studies through Library Search, we can help you to obtain material using our On Demand service.  Request journal articles, book chapters and books

Academic Skills (ASk)

The Academic Skills Team is here to support you in developing key academic skills, from enhancing your writing to building confidence in analysing statistical data. Alongside a wide range of online resources designed in collaboration with students, we provide a range of skills-focused sessions and events, bespoke ASk Together sessions for groups, an email feedback service, and 1-2-1 appointments (both face-to-face and online).

Visit our Moodle pages Academic Skills and Maths & Statistics to explore our resources (including our podcast The Skills Pod) and to see available appointments. Visit our Events page to book upcoming ASk workshops and webinars. Contact  ASk@chester.ac.uk for any queries.

Print Services

Print Services are located on the ground floor of Seaborne Library,, Exton Park and can offer advice on any print job, provide quotes and give information about turnaround times. 

Services:

Stationary and Business Cards
Flyers, Leaflets, Brochures, and Booklets
Newsletters
Posters and Large Format Printing
and more.

Contact: print@chester.ac.uk 

Opening hours:

9am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday
9am – 4pm Friday

How do I order?

To order, just send an e-mail to print@chester.ac.uk . We accept work in either hard copy, or as a PDF file or sent by e-mail. 

If you want to check your work before the final run or make last minute alterations, we are happy to offer a proofing service free of charge.

How long does a job take?

The standard turnaround time is 5-10 working days. However, please let us know when placing the order if you need a very quick turnaround time and we will do everything possible to achieve this.

Student Services

Wellbeing and Mental Health

The Wellbeing and Mental Health team are here for you throughout your studies. They can provide help and support on any issue which may be impacting on your studies. One-to-one appointments can take place over telephone, MS Teams, or in person at some sites.

To find out more, or ask about booking an appointment, please email our Student Services Helpdesk at studentservices@chester.ac.uk or call 01244 511550. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm.

Networks and sessions

In addition to our one-to-one support, we also host a number of Student Peer Support Networks. Our networks are safe spaces for students who may have a shared background or be going through similar experiences to connect, support, and share tips and information with each other.

We currently have the following networks:

Student Parent Support Network
Student Menopause Network
Student LGBTQ+ Network
Men’s Network
Care Experienced Peer Support Group
Estranged Students Peer Support Group
Carer Peer Support Group
Refugee Peer Support Group

We also offer group-based sessions, on a range of supportive topics, throughout the academic year.

View upcoming sessions and to find out more about our student networks.

Student Assistance Programme

Our Student Assistance Programme (SAP) offers additional support alongside our university services. It provides you with immediate advice and practical guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Sometimes, simply talking through your issues with someone, in the moment, can be a great relief. Call the 24/7 helpline for free: 0800 028 3766 to talk through any problem. Support includes counselling, exploring mental health concerns and also the option to obtain guidance on personal, financial and legal matters.

If English isn’t your first language, SAP also provides a language line which connects you to an interpreter so you can chat in your preferred language.

Wisdom app

Anxious about talking on the phone? You can access support via Live Chat on the Wisdom app.

On the app you’ll also find lots of useful wellbeing and mental health features, including:

Wellbeing trackers
Mini health checks
Four-week structured health plans
Access to lots of useful videos and podcasts, including yoga workouts, recipe ideas and guided meditation.

Download it from your app store (App Store, Play Store) and enter the code MHA 146072 to get started.

Sport and Active Lifestyle

Free fitness and activeCHESTER sessions

We know university life can be stressful, particularly in the final year – that’s why we run free weekly fitness classes and activeCHESTER sessions. Open to all, these sessions are a great way to get fit and ease the stress of university life.

View the timetable and book here.

Careers and Employability

Get a Graduate Job

Are you searching for your first graduate job? ‘Get a Graduate Job’ brings graduate-level roles directly to you from employers we are working with. We have some fantastic roles to shout about every week, curated from our network of employers. Sign up to our mailing list to have them delivered straight into your inbox or explore CareerHub regularly. If one catches your eye, we are here to help you to apply!

Join our LinkedIn Group

We invite you to join the University of Chester Careers and Employability Final Year & Graduate Network (2025/26) on LinkedIn to help you take confident next steps into work, self-employment and/or further study in your final year.

For further information or questions about the LinkedIn group, please email graduatesuccess@chester.ac.uk.

Getting Hired Toolkit

The Getting Hired Toolkit is a flexible, on-demand and bite-size set of topics with engaging activities designed to help build your self-confidence, explore your next steps and understand key stages of the application process. Enhance your CV and cover letter, practice interview questions and develop an action plan.

Careers Advice Meetings

You can book a meeting to discuss a wide variety of different career topics.

Chaplaincy

Our multi-faith Chaplaincy team is here to support all students and staff, and we are available to offer a listening ear. Chaplains offer pastoral, spiritual and religious care and advice, whatever your religion or beliefs may be, and we are always ready to help you. The Chaplaincy team is based at Exton Park, but we work with students across all University sites, and we can chat to you in-person or online via Teams. We also have a wider team of Associate Chaplains from various religious communities. You can contact us via chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk