Support and wellbeing

Need to talk? Falling behind in your studies? Feeling like it's all a bit of a struggle? Student Care Advisors are your support team. The service is free to access and available to all students at the University of Canterbury, including off campus (distance) students. Please note, bookings are made under your enrolled name. Please contact us if you would like to be booked under your preferred name. 

UC's Health Centre provides quality, affordable healthcare on campus. From services to appointments, find out about the UC Health Centre.

Te Pātaka is the first place to visit if you’ve got a question or need help with something while you’re studying at UC. Check out our Student Services Hub.

Kā Waimaero | UC Māori supports ākonga Māori studying at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Whether you're looking to come to UC or already a student, get in touch if you need academic, financial, or social support. 

The Pacific Development Team (PDT) provides extensive support, opportunities, programmes, and events for our Pasifika students as well as some initiatives for UC staff and the wider community. Meet our Pacific Development Team.

UC's friendly team of Rainbow Advisors are here to support you throughout your time with us. Whether you need help with a specific issue, feel like you're falling behind, or need a supportive person to talk to, we can help with a wide range of challenges. Meet our rainbow student advisors and get in touch straight away if you need support.

Approximately 20-25% of our students have some form of visible or invisible accessibility challenge. Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service (TRW | SAS) is here to provide support services, assistance, and advice to make sure you make the most of your time with us achieve your academic goals. Learn about UC's Student Accessibility Service.

UC students and staff are from all over the world! Here's some important information to help you make the most of your time at UC. From language support to student clubs, check out all our international student support options and get in touch straight away if you need some help.

Need someone to talk to? UC Chaplaincy offers pastoral and practical support regardless of your background or beliefs. We see ourselves as ‘The Department of Spiritual Engineering’ on campus. We exist to nurture spirituality, offer pastoral care, and facilitate dialogue with the students and staff at UC. Learn more and meet our UC chaplains.