Student guidance & well-being
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Student life has its challenges. Whether you are facing challenges concerning finances, health, or your studies, explore the available support and seek guidance.
Our support structure is designed to assist you on various fronts. From study advisors to financial aid counsellors, a network of professionals is ready to help.
Are you okay? Find your support
Your first contact in the educational programme is your study adviser. You can turn to the study adviser with questions about your study, study plan and study progress. Some educational programmes also have tutors or mentors for tutoring. A meeting about non-educational related problems is also possible. For instance, about motivation, doubts and study delays due to personal circumstances.
Who is my study adviser?
- Canvas well-being page\ Tips to maintain your well-being and if you want to work on well-being yourself
- Are you okay? [video]\ When was the last time you shared a coffee with a friend? Go talk to that friend or classmate you haven’t seen for a while and ask what they are up to. Share a cup of coffee and a laugh! Asking for help is okay!
Support from professionals
At UT, we have teams with professionals ready to support you.
- Study advisers\ Your first point of contact within your study programme
- Student counsellors\ Study delay due to personal circumstances, BSA, MOMI, StOF, funding, complaints, financial problems. Study programme independent advice.
- PhD counsellor\ trained professionals with expertise in coaching, career advice, and providing confidential guidance.
- Student psychologists\ Mental health
- Career counsellors (Career Services)\ Career perspectives, cv, jobs, study choice
- Confidential adviser\ If you have (had) to deal with unacceptable behaviour
OTHER SUPPORT OPTIONS
ADHD consultation hours
If you are a UT student living with ADHD or have questions about it, we are here to lend a helping hand.
What We Can Help You With
- Creating and maintaining a structured daily routine that suits your needs.
- Overcoming distractions and regaining focus effectively.
- Developing strategies to tackle challenges before they become overwhelming obstacles in your mind.
If you don't have ADHD but are curious or have questions, you're also welcome to join our consultation hour.
Together with you, we work on a set of concretely formulated goals:
- Emotional self-management and handling your ADHD.
- Greater success in your academic journey.
- Learning to adapt your behaviour independently.
- Finding balance in a world of overstimulation and understimulation.
- Identifying your unique strengths.
- Boosting productivity with practical "life hacks."
- Setting your own standards and not always conforming to social expectations.
Practical information
- Thursdays during even weeks
- Appointments can be scheduled through the secretariat Student Guidance & Well-Being (SGW)
- The consultation hour takes place at the department of Student Guidance & Well-Being (SGW), building Vrijhof, floor 3, room 316.
Partners
The ADHD consultation hour on campus is a collaboration between Student Guidance & Well-Being (UT) and De Doortrapper
Autism consultation hours
The Autism consultation hour is for UT students living with a form of autism who could use a helping hand with planning and structuring their studies, daily activities in general or social contact. If you do not have autism yourself but have questions about autism, you are also more than welcome to join the consultation hour.
What to expect
A counsellor from JADOS will always be present at the consultation hour to help you:
- Get a grip on your courses, exams, deadlines, etc.
- Plan your studies.
- Structure your coursework.
- Identify who you could ask for help and what your options are.
- Communicate with fellow students.
- With a possible referral.
Practical information
The consultation hours take place on Thursday from 9.00 until 14.00 hrs, in odd weeks. You can only join after you have made an appointment. The consultation hours take place at the department of Student Guidance & Well-Being (SGW), building Vrijhof, floor 3, room 316.
You can make an appointment via the secretariat Student Guidance & Well-Being (SGW). A meeting online as well as on-campus is possible.
Partners
The consultation hour is a collaboration between Student Guidance & Well-Being (UT), JADOS(NL) Enschede Local Support Teams.
Social safety
Social safety is fundamental for everyone working at, studying at, or visiting UT. Respect, integrity, honesty, and consideration for others are expected on our campus and within our organisation. Together we must ensure our university continues to be a safe place. Being confronted with an unsafe situation or inappropriate behavior can have a huge impact. If you feel unsafe, or mistreated or if you have witnessed an unsafe situation, please inform people around you and try to talk about it. Various support professionals are here to help you whenever you need it, no matter what. Our skilled and committed professionals are always there for you to listen, talk things through, and act. Decisively, respectfully, and with an open mind.
Find more information on the webpage Social Safety at UT.
Are you in need of immediate help?
A security officer will answer your call. They are trained to listen, act and support you immediately, whatever your situation.
Budget coach for students
Budget coach for students
Smart money management: new programme for students
Want to keep control of your money and make smart choices during your studies? Starting in January 2026, the UT will launch a new programme focused on financial health: an accessible way to strengthen your financial skills.
What can you expect?
Personal budget coaching\ Do you have questions about income, expenses or would you like some useful tips? Make an appointment for a one-on-one meeting with a budget coach.
When? Every two weeks on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Start: 14 January 2026.
Location: Vrijhof, room 316, third floor
Make your appointment \ Students are encouraged to make an appointment in advance via the SGW front desk (red desk, Vrijhof 316) or by telephone 053-4892035. Spontaneous visits are also possible, but availability cannot be guaranteed. Consultations are in Dutch or English.
Workshops & lunch lectures\ Several times a year, we also organise practical workshops or lunch lectures. Here you can learn more about topics such as:
• Smart budgeting and saving\ • Student finance and responsible loans\ • Financial planning after graduation
Why participate?
By making smart choices and gaining insight into your financial affairs, you can reduce stress and create more space for what really matters. That is why the Student Well-being Improvement Programme (SWIP) has launched this initiative.
Collaboration
This programme is a collaboration between the UT and ABN AMRO. ABN AMRO is keen to support students and therefore provides substantive expertise and guest speakers. They also do this for other educational institutions as an expression of their social commitment.
More info & registration: sgw@utwente.nl If you want to schedule an appointment please call 053-4892035
Just a chat - with the Prevention Advisor
Got questions about alcohol, drugs, gaming or gambling?\ Or maybe you know someone who might be getting a bit too caught up in it?
You don’t have to be in trouble to talk to someone.\ Sometimes it just helps to have a chat — to check in with yourself, see if your habits are still okay, or figure out how to support someone close to you.
That’s what the chat with prevention worker Alexandra van Halen is for.\ No judgment, no hassle — just a space where you can share your story.
- Where: Vrijhof room 316
- Date: Every other week on Monday, starting 29 September 2025
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When: 15.00 - 17.00
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Prevention Advisor Alexandra van Halen (a.vanhalen@tactus.nl)
Preferred: Students are encouraged to make an appointment in advance via the SGW front desk (red desk, Vrijhof 316). Spontaneous visits are also possible, but availability cannot be guaranteed.
Contact: sgw@utwente.nl
All conversations are confidential, and anonymity is respected.
Support from students
Courses and workshops
But, we can also help you in other ways! We also offer courses (free of charge) that can support or help you in your specific situation.
- Courses and workshops\ All well-being courses and workshops are free of charge
- Book a lunch lecture for your study, sport or student association\ Read more information on the website
Regulations
Urgent issues
If you are struggling with an urgent issue and you feel like you can not wait for an appointment, these are your options:
Contact these authorities for help:
- Contact your GP (general practitioner) or the outside-of-office hours GP service by calling +31885551188 (Enschede) or +31885551155 (Hengelo).
- If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact 0800-0113 for suicide prevention.
- In case of an emergency call 112.