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There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.

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If you live further away from our campus, such as on the outskirts of Dundee, or commute from Fife, Angus, or further, you will still be able to participate fully in University life.

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Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however the University has many ways to support all students to achieve their full potential.

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Find out how you can get additional financial assistance if you are current and matriculated student at the University of Dundee.

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You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption from Council Tax.

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The scholarship is available to Home students applying to undertake a one-year Masters degree in an art and design subject at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee.

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The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program offers Direct Loans to eligible students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education, though you may deal with a different agency as your loan servicer.

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Staff and Students can use Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events

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You can self-certify, without seeing a doctor, for the first 7 days of an absence. You may need this form as evidence for mitigating circumstances, or for absence reporting.

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Our wifi network, eduroam, is available throughout our campuses. You'll also find eduroam at other academic locations in the UK and around the world, and can use your dundee login to connect.

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The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is a supplementary allowance available to UK domiciled students who incur additional expenditure because of their disability while undertaking a full-time higher education course.

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Get dyslexia support if you are student including specialist dyslexia tuition, coloured overlay screening, and dyslexia screening.

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You may need a confirmation letter to join a gym, register with a doctor, for a visa, or to avoid council tax, national service, or jury duty

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A wide range of free period products are available across campus courtesy of the Period Power Project.

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IT plays a large part in your studies at Dundee so Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main tools as quickly as possible.

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Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.

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In recent years the University has adopted a no detriment approach to support students during the COVID 19 pandemic and industrial action. The no detriment approach remains available to the University to address such situations that can negatively impact students learning and assessment.

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If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form. If you have completed your studies you can use your confirmation of matriculation letter from e-vision to evidence your course start and end dates.

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If you are a student and have encountered problems beyond your control which have negatively affected your studies, learn how to report these so that you can get the support you need and so that your exam board can be aware of your situation.

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End of semester examinations, resits, and results are handled by Registry. Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.