Student welfare: For a safe and happy student life

Advises, facilitating special needs, psychologists, free health clinic, great study tips and courses related to mental health and coping with student life are some of the welfare offers we have for you as a student at Volda College University. We care and look after each other – and hope we can contribute to a safe, easy and happy student life.

Special needs

Any difficulties or challenges that can make your studies a bit more complicated? We’ll help you find solutions and adjust in both everyday life and for exams.
Student counsellor

Need anyone to talk to? Our student councellor at Studentsamskipnaden are there for you. You don’t need an appointment, just stop by.

Student chaplain

Our student chaplain (studenthumanist) is someone you can talk to and think together with, on ethical and existential questions.
Student priests

As a part of the counselling offer at VUC, we also have student priests you can meet for a conversation. Any subject you want to raise, and regardless of your religious views, they are here for you.
Sikresiden.no

Know what to do if something happens, or help prevent any situation by being prepared. Local emergency numbers and life saving knowledge, especially made for students and employees.
Student representative

In Norwegian «Studentombud». This is an independent assistance person who can advise you as a student on what corrections you have in relation to your study situation.
Speak up

Anything you want to report on behalf of yourself or others, this is the place for finding the right someones and get in direct touch.
Free health clinic

Every Tuesday and Thursday students can visit our free health clinic for youth and students. No appointment needed!
Psychologists

Studentsamskipnaden co-operates with experienced psychologists. The waiting time is usually shorter than for the public services.
Studensamskipnaden

This is the organization working for student welfare around the clock. Here you’ll find everything from a place to live, help when you are heartbroken or stressed for your exams, or apply for financial support. Visit us right across the street from VUC!
Student guidance

Guidance on your way is great, whether it is before you appy for your courses or when you are on your way through the classes. What to choose, is this the right path? We’ll help!
Student services

This is the people that can and will help you with almost everything! You find them at the ground floor at Berte Kanutte. You can also give them a call or e-mail them on anything from content of classes to contact persons or finding your way.
The Student Parliament

The Student Parliament at Volda University College is the student democracy in Volda, and the link between the students and the leadership at the University College