Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs

The safety of our students, staff and visitors is of paramount importance. COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Scotland, but the virus has not gone away. The campus is fully open but we ask everyone to follow Covid Sense. Lecturers will continue to update you on arrangements being put in place for each individual courses in the event of staff absences.

We are following all NHS and Scottish Government advice to ensure our staff, students and visitors are kept safe.

The college can support students with hardship funds and other bursaries where required, call Bursaries on 07515455876 or 07783717800 if you are having an issues with your funding, or run into extra difficulties because of the current restrictions. 

Yes all our courses are open for online applications. If you have questions regarding your application or want to speak to one of our team please email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk.

Email ITServices@west-lothian.ac.uk or contact the Learning Centre on 01506 427601     

Contact your course lecturer in the first instance. They can be contacted by email, or contact marketing@west-lothian.ac.uk and we can direct your enquiry. 

If the course requires an interview, and you are invited for one, this will be done online or over the phone. Please be advised due to current restrictions it may take longer to get back to you than usual. If you have any questions or concerns please email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk

We appreciate that it may be difficult for some students to study at home and staff will be available online to support you. Contact your lecturer in the first instance and they will offer support or direct you to the correct department. They will be contactable by email.

Follow the normal procedures and let your lecturer aware that you won’t be able to attend your lesson. 

There is now no contact tracing or test and protect for the general population.  If you require any further advice on covid and Respiratory conditions follow this link Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland | NHS inform

The Platinum Salon and the Terrace Restaurant  is now open again to the public.

The college learning centre is open.

The canteen, now known as the Campus Cafe, is open for all to use.

We are here to help you. Email us on supportlearning@west-lothian.ac.uk

Remember to follow Covid Sense.

We are here to help. Speak to your lecturer initially or email reception@west-lothian.ac.uk

No, scheduled payments will continue automatically. 

We will continue to pay childcare costs for timetabled online classes & can pay childcare costs for any primary school pupil not previously in childcare.

For further info email bursaries@west-lothian.ac.uk or call 07783717800/ 07515455876