- Student Support / Tailored support for specific communities / Commuter students
Students attend The University of Manchester from all across the country, and many of them commute from home. Each year, commuter students make up 14% to 18% of the student body, and are valued members of our community. This Commuter Hub is a space where commuter students can find support available to them, useful information about travelling to University, and any exciting events or opportunities coming up.
Commuting from home to university may seem a bit daunting at the start and many students are initially unsure of the possible transport methods to get to uni, so we’d like to give students living at home the opportunity to connect with students in higher years who have been commuting for a while.
This is a great opportunity for newer students to have some support, as travelling far to uni can be stressful, and could open up the potential for having a travel buddy!
Dr. Nick Weise - Academic lead for commuter student engagement, nicholas.weise@manchester.ac.uk
Hello! My name is Nick and I am a Lecturer in the School of Natural Sciences. As well as teaching chemistry and biology undergraduates, I also look at the university’s provision for students who live at home and commute into campus for lectures, tutorials, seminars and other learning activities. I am always interested to hear about the experiences of commuter students from across the institution so feel free to get in contact via email and hopefully I will see you at the events we will be putting on for you throughout the year.
Nick
Additionally, you can contact the commuter student society at: commutersoc@manchesterstudentsunion.com
Or follow us on Instagram at: @uomcommutersoc
Commuter Peer Mentoring Scheme Instagram @uom.commuterpeergroup This is ran by the student mentors and coordinators in the scheme.
- Access to Recreation Grant - Students can claim up to £250 (in advance or after spending) towards University and Union registered recreational activity.
- Emergency Loans/Hardship Funding - The Advice Service offers a small emergency loan scheme for students in times of short term financial hardship.
On the 4th floor of Booth Street East Building, there is a dedicated space for commuter students on campus.
Facilities:
- Study pods and quiet zones
- Lounge seating area
- Kitchen
- Lockers
- Shower facilities
- Multi-faith prayer rooms
Opening hours:
8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
If you need a study space for later hours, there are other buildings on campus that remain open later during term:
- Main Library: open till midnight
- Alan Gilbert Learning Commons: open 24hrs
See the interactive map, building number 26, to find Booth Street East Building.
There are also lockers for commuter students on the first floor of the Students' Union building, on the right near the Advice service and Sports office. See the interactive map building number 68.
Here are some links which will give you details of the prayer spaces available on campus.
The University of Manchester Islamic Society prayer room details.
Faith and worship at the University of Manchester details link.
There are commuter newsletters, usually emailed every month. You will receive this newsletter as long as you have shared that you are living in your own or parental / guardian household when you registered.
