Sometimes, through no fault of their own, students can find themselves in a situation where they are homeless. We define someone as being homeless if they do not have a fixed abode and if they are not sleeping in a bed in a property - for example if someone is "couch surfing" with friends - we would consider that person to be homeless.

If you find yourself in this situation, the first thing to do is not panic. You should contact either Your Union at UWS or the University for advice and assistance. If you find yourself homeless during a period of time when Your Union or the University is closed you should contact your Local Government Authority who will take care of your immediate housing needs. Shelter Scotland also has useful information which can help you.

The stress of becoming homeless can also have an adverse affect on your studies. You should contact your University Department and if necessary complete an extenuating circumstances form.