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Library Search

Find the right resource to help you with your studies, search from over 1,000 resources here.

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Get support from Library Staff

Our library advisors are qualified and experienced to support you with a range of services from assignment planing to UCAS applications.

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Library Online

Access all that your library has to offer online. Make use of eResources, Study Skills Online, book a librarian and catch up on library news.

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GCS TV

With subject specific content, watch tv programmes and documentaries relevant to you. GCSTV also hosts original videos all about the College.

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Guidance and Support

Futures

Call in to our dedicated Futures Hubs (at the Tycoch and Gorseinon campuses) for one-to-one employability advice, guidance and support.

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Careers Wales

Careers Wales advisors are based at the College throughout the academic year and can help you plan your next step.

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Funding

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for funding support ( such as EMA, FCF or WGLG) to help you with your studies.

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Bus Passes

Full time students are offered a subsidised bus pass which can be purchased when you enrol or after enrolment (from Student Services).

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Learning Support

We provide tailored support for students with additional learning needs or disabilities. Additional learning resources can also be made available.

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Exam & Assessment info

Useful guides, resources & regulations that you’ll need to be aware of if you’re sitting exams/assessments or preparing coursework/NEA.

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Career Coach

Discover suitable courses and check out the most in-demand careers. You can even get help putting together your CV.

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Skills Competitions

Many of our vocational students take part in Skills Competition Wales and Worldskills competition events in the UK and abroad.

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Student Union

Run by students for students. Have a say in the shaping of your College by joining the Student Union. You can also pick up some great discounts!

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Extra-Curricular

Outside of the classroom, there are lots of activities for students to get involved with including the Student Council, the Kenya Project charity and Sport Academies.

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GCS Active

Whatever your interest, whether you are super-sporty or just fancy trying out a new activity, our GCS Active programme has a range of events to get involved in.

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Sports academies

We want to make elite and recreational sport fully accessible to students. Joining a Sport Academy means you can incorporate sport/fitness into your learning experience.

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Our well-established programmes provide the best possible preparation for acceptance to Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group universities.

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GCS Active

GCS Active provides free physical and wellbeing activities to all students.

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Your opportunity to get 1;1 support, find out about the latest issues affecting young people in this area.

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Student Support Officers

The College has a team of dedicated Student Support Officers available to students who require additional help outside of their studies.

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Health advisors

Our Student Health Advisors can offer guidance to any learner who is experiencing difficulties and can make referrals to access additional support.

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Counselling

Students can talk to us, in confidence, about anything from academic issues to depression, anxiety, stress or bullying.

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Wellbeing Hub

Access different tools to help you stay healthy whist at home and in college. Why not try some home workout videos or relax with mindfulness activities?

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    We’ve mapped our many campuses for you to explore in 3D. Very useful if you need to find a certain room!

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    Here you will find all the latest opportunities for employment, work experience and training both within and outside of the College.

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  • Office 365 & Teams

    As a student of Gower College Swansea, you have access to Office 365.
    Perfect for when you need to study from home.

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    Get fit and keep active at our Sport Centre (Tycoch Campus).
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    There are lots of opportunities for students to get involved in activities outside the classroom
    – these can range from sport to enterprise to fund-raising for charity

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    Drop them an email or catch up with them at one of our College campuses.

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Principal’s Update

Read the latest updates and messages from your principal here.

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If you have trouble logging in to Moodle, please contact:
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What’s for lunch?

Find out what we’re serving at your campus.

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What’s for lunch?

Due to current circumstances, our canteens are running a very limited amount of hot food.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve put together a helpful list of FAQs to answer some of your questions about College.

Can’t find your question here? Ask maria.pollard@gcs.ac.uk and put FAQ in the subject line.

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I’ve forgotten my password, how do I access my account?

If you have forgotten your password, ask your lecturer or your tutor. They will reset it for you or ask you to go to IT.

I’ve forgotten my username, how do I access my account?

The username for your computer is the same as your college ID. If you don’t have your college ID, the library issues new IDs for a charge.

Where can I find student services?

Student services are typically found close to the reception near the main entrance to any campus. If you’re still not sure, ask somebody at reception.

Where can I get lunch from?

It is smart to bring your own lunch to college as some catering services could be closed.

What time does the college open?

The college opens at 8:30 AM.

How do I get to college?

Typically a way of getting to college will be by bus or car. To find campus-specific information, talk to student services found near reception.

My bus pass isn’t working. What do I do?

Go to Student Services, they will be able to help from there.

How do I borrow a laptop from the library?

Ask for a laptop in the library and have your college ID card ready. The library staff will make a note of your borrow so don’t forget to return it.

Note: The library laptop you borrowed can only be used within the library.

What is the Student Union?

The Student Union is a part of the college that represents individual students. They prioritise giving a voice to students over student issues and help set up societies students want. You can start your journey in Student Politics by becoming a Class Representative. You can progress from there.

What is GCS Active?

GCS Active creates activities that you can get registered on by asking your lecturer. This is done in between your breaks so that you don’t miss lectures.

What extracurricular activities does the college provide?

The Student Union along with GCS Active sets up extra-curricular activities.

GCS Active creates activities that you can get registered on by asking your lecturer. This is done in between your breaks so that you don’t miss lectures.

The Student Union creates societies with student interest. This means that if you are interested in starting up a society (Eg: LGBTQ, Environmental societies) just ask your lecturer or contact the Student Union President here.

Where do I find a faith room?

You can find faith rooms by asking at the reception, your lecturer or staff in the common room.

What is the SU made up of?

Class Reps and the SUMG are part of the Student Union voice/politics.

Class Reps are class representatives that represent individual classes and the SUMG represent departments. To become part of the SUMG you need to first be a Class Rep.

The SUMG stands for ‘Student Union Management Group’. This is a group of members that represent departments of the college like engineering and photography. You’ll know more about the SUMG in the class rep meetings.

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