Support for students over the winter break

From Student Advice and Wellbeing (SAW) opening hours, to support services and resources in Liverpool, here’s everything you need to know about:

Support over the winter break

The university and most student services will close at 5pm on Friday 23 December 2022 and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.   

The Student Life Building will remain open 24/7 over the winter break and security will be based at reception. 

 

Student Advice and Wellbeing (SAW) support

Although SAW services are suspended for the winter break, the Student Life Building will be open throughout the period, and staff from SAW will be available on certain days should you have an issue with which you need assistance.  

On Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 December, SAW staff will be available to offer a point of contact, general support for any queries that you might have and will be able to book appointments for when services re-open on 3 January. 

 

Cost of living and financial support 

This year, LJMU is committing an additional £600,000 to help students during the cost of living crisis. 

Over the Christmas period, there will be free emergency food boxes containing three days' worth of food. Just ask security at the Student Life Building reception for a box.  

If you’d like to apply for financial assistance to help with food, bills and rent in the new year, you can find out how to do so and all the support available from LJMU on the cost of living hub. (opens in a new tab)

 

Support services across Liverpool and resources  

Sexual Health 

Mental health 

 

Living alone or not visiting friends/family during the festive season? 

JMSU President, Marie, will be hosting five winter social events over the winter break, between 20 –29 December. The events are open to all students, from bowling trips to group study sessions in the Student Life Building. Find out more about the JMSU Christmas socials. (opens in a new tab)

 

Exams and what to do if you need a coursework extension or have extenuating circumstances

Our Academic Registry team has lots of guidance on exam procedures, what to expect and what to do if you need to submit an extenuating circumstances form for an exam or assignment. Find out more on the Academic Registry webpages. (opens in a new tab)

Don’t forget our Academic Achievement team has lots of useful self-study resources (opens in a new tab) to help you with assignments and exams. 

 

 

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