Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs

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

Yes the college will remain open during Tier 4, although the majority of classes will continue to be taught online

Self-isolate immediately and do not attend our campus or leave your house. Support is available by visiting: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-support-information-food-and-other-essentials/

 To find out more about the Tier systems visit: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

The safety of our students, staff and visitors is of paramount importance. The majority of classes are being held online, with most of our support staff working from home to limit the amount of people on campus at one time. Face coverings are also compulsory with hand sanitisers readily available across campus. There is also a 2 metre distancing rule in operation campus wide.

The college can support students with hardship funds and other bursaries where required, call Bursaries on 01506 427622 if you are having an issues with your funding, or run into extra difficulties because of moving to Tier 4.

 Email ITServices@west-lothian.ac.uk or call 01506427519

Yes you can travel across Tiers for education and work, as advised by the Scottish Government. 

Contact your lecturer initially to discuss your concerns or if you would prefer you can email reception@west-lothian.ac.uk

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. 

Yes, if you apply for a course you will be contacted to arrange a phone or online interview.

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.

 If you have been on campus in the last 2 weeks and test positive for Covid-19 please complete this form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iUucjAwWfkydNqutbxsdZ23tuNELVvdPj16n1iSyme1UMUdOQlZKSENDTFNEQVpOTEtBTjhTRjY4TS4u

If it is deemed that you have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive you will be contact by the NHS Test and Protect team

If you get symptoms whilst on campus let your lecturer know immediately, where you will be taken to one of our self-isolation rooms. If possible, you will then be asked to arrange a lift home with someone from your household. If you live alone or cannot get a lift alternative arrangements will be made. It is important that you do not take public transport when you have symptoms

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

Your lecturer will inform you of any changes to the delivery of your class.

The college has cancelled all international trips.

The Terrace Restaurant and Platinum Salon are closed until further notice.

The library is open from 8.30am to 6pm during this period.  In addition to advice on learning resources, they can also support with computer issues, logging in, getting on to Moodle and other areas.  In addition, they have a limited number of study desks with computers, which can be booked by calling 01506 427601 (8.30am to 6pm). 

During this period, the library can also arrange for short-term loans of laptop computers to students who are not able to access these in any other way and who need them for their studies.

If coming into the library, it is important to remember to wear a face covering, socially distance and wash your hands.

The canteen and coffee pod will be open and will offer a limited menu for staff and students. This includes the free soup and roll for students. 

The college will be a no smoking campus for 2020/21. This means students and staff will not be permitted to smoke anywhere on campus, including the smoking bubble area of the campus.

We are here to help you. Email us on supportlearning@west-lothian.ac.uk or visit https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-support-information-food-and-other-essentials/

Remember to follow FACTs for a safer Scotland and downloading the Test and Protect App

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