accommodation open house 2015 event guide
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Your guide to The University of Manchester Accommodation Open House event, on Sunday 8 March 2015, for new undergraduate students starting in September 2015.TRANSCRIPT
ACCOMMODATION OPEN HOUSE 2015
YOUR GUIDE TO THE DAYSunday, 8 March 2015 10am – 4pm
CONTENTS
On THE DAY 02
ADvIcE AnD InfORMATIOn 02
UnIvERsITY HAlls 02
On ARRIvAl 03
vIsITOR pARkInG 03
GETTInG AROUnD 03
plAcEs TO EAT On THE DAY 04
MAkInG A WEEkEnD Of YOUR vIsIT 04
spORTs fAcIlITIEs 05
MAkInG YOUR DEcIsIOn 06
lOcATIOn MAp 08
Welcometo The University of manchesterAccommodation open House 2015
At The University of Manchester you have a great choice of accommodation, fromtraditional, collegiate-style halls of residenceto self-catering flats with en-suite facilities.We hope the Open House will give you aninsight into life in the different halls we offer,and help you decide which type suits you best.
you can choose which halls to visit on the day – all University undergraduate hallswill be open to view. With so many options, it may not be practical to see all ofthem in one day. It might be useful to look at the living in manchester Guide orvisit: www.manchester.ac.uk/accommodation before the open House, to tryand create a shortlist of halls to view that you think might be suitable for you. Wesuggest you visit a few different types of residences – for example, catered andself-catered, en-suite and shared facilities – you might be surprised at what youend up liking the best.
on THe dAy
ADvICE AND INfOrMATION
Throughout the day, you’ll haveplenty of opportunities to askstaff and current studentsquestions about theaccommodation we offer, at thevarious halls and at the centralInformation point.
The central Information pointwill operate from the Welcomedesk in University place onOxford Road. staff from theAccommodation Office and theUndergraduate AdmissionsOffice will be there to respondto your enquiries, andrepresentatives fromassociated accommodationservices will also be present,including hall pastoral teams,catering, sport, and IT.
UNIvErSITy HAllS
At each hall you’ll be able to seethe facilities available, includingstudy bedrooms and flats. Youcan chat with residents,members of the hall’s Juniorcommon Room or Residents’Association who organise hallsocials and sporting activities,and the pastoral teams whoprovide 24-hour welfaresupport at University halls.students and staff will be happy to answer any questionsyou have.
Ashburne Hall, Fallowfield campus
on ARRIVAlyou don’t need to register for the open House – just turn up onthe day. When you arrive, go straight to the halls of your choice,catch the free shuttle bus at any one of the designated stops, or go to the Visitors centre on oxford Road. If you’re arriving inmanchester city centre, it may save time to visit the halls nearmanchester Piccadilly station on city campus (north) first.
vISITOr PArkINGCITy CAMPUS (NOrTH)
There is a multi-storey car parkon charles street, next toWeston Hall and close to theWright Robinson Halls ofResidence.
CITy CAMPUS (SOUTH)
There are car parks on Boothstreet East and Booth streetWest, close to the centralInformation point and visitorscentre at University place.
vICTOrIA PArk ANDfAllOwfIElD CAMPUSES
Most halls have their own carparking areas and ample freestreet parking is available closeby. Additionally there is a largefree car park at the Armitagesports centre on the fallowfield campus.
Details and locations of all carparks can be found at:www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/travel/maps
ACCESSIblE TrAvEl
A fully wheelchair accessiblecoach is also available on theday. If you wish to use thisfacility, please speak to amember of staff at the visitorscentre on arrival, and they willmake appropriatearrangements.
PUblIC bUS SErvICES
All student residence areas havefrequent bus services, withspecial student fares availableduring term time. The followingservices operate betweenpiccadilly Bus station and theUniversity, travelling alongOxford Road to the fallowfieldcampus: 41, 42, 43, 44, 48, 142,143 and 157.
GETTING ArOUND SHUTTlE bUS
A free shuttle bus service willoperate between the main areasof residence from 10am until4pm. The first buses will leavethe city campus (north) shuttlestop and from Armitage sportscentre in fallowfield at 10amand run in circular loops,stopping at marked locationsalong the route. full details ofthe shuttle bus service will beavailable on the day from thevisitors centre.
please be aware that buses dobecome busy at certain pointsduring the day so walkingbetween halls or travelling bycar may be preferable. Many ofthe halls are within comfortablewalking distance of each other,and parking is available at, ornear, most halls.
ON CAMPUS
café Eros in University place will be open offering a wideselection of hot and cold mealsand refreshments, all preparedby our catering team. AshburneHall, Woolton Hall, TowerRestaurant and sOURcE caféon the fallowfield campus, andDalton Ellis Hall and Hulme Hallon the victoria park campus willall be serving light refreshmentsthroughout the day.
Off CAMPUS
There are plenty of cafes, barsand restaurants in the immediatevicinity of all halls and also withinwalking distance of the visitorscentre, University place.
If you decide to make a weekendof your visit, there are plenty ofplaces to stay in Manchester.You may wish to stay in theUniversity’s very own three starhotel, chancellors. It is set infive acres of landscapedgrounds, adjacent to thefallowfield campus and onlythree miles from the city centre.special discounted rates areavailable for Open Housevisitors. More information can be found at:www.chancellorshotel.co.uk
The University conferencesales Office can provide fulldetails of city centreaccommodation offered atspecial rates. You can contactthem on 0161 306 4100, or by [email protected]
PlAces ToeAT on THe dAy
mAkInG A Weekendof yoUR VIsIT
sPoRTsfAcIlITIesYou are welcome to take a look at some of the University sports facilities duringyour Open House visit. for tours of any of the facilities listed below, please go toreception and the staff there will give youaccess if possible. please note that pre-booked events and sessions may meanyou are unable to view all sports facilities.
MANCHESTEr AqUATICS CENTrE
The centre was opened in 2000 for use during the commonwealth Games.Incorporating a full-sized Olympicswimming pool and other fitness facilities, it is located in the centre of city campus on Oxford Road.
THE SUGDEN SPOrTS CENTrE
This busy sports centre offers a range of activities in its indoor sports halls,weight and fitness areas and multi-activityrooms. like the Aquatics centre, it’sconveniently located just off Oxford Road.
THE ArMITAGE SPOrTS CENTrE
This centre is located on the fallowfieldcampus and offers indoor sports halls andcourts, an extensively equipped fitnesssuite, as well as all-weather and grassedpitches for a variety of sports.
further information on our sports andfitness facilities will be available duringOpen House from the central Informationpoint in University place. Alternatively youcan visit www.manchester.ac.uk/sport
We hope that attending the open House will give you a cleareridea of the type of accommodation you would like to apply for,and that you find somewhere you feel is right for you.
mAkInG yoURdecIsIon
APPlyING fOrACCOMMODATION
You can apply for accommodationat The University of Manchesteras soon as you have beenoffered a place to study here.
If you hold a conditional offerDO nOT wait until it is made tosubmit your application.
Applications are made online at:www.manchester.ac.uk/accommodation
The online application formshould be straightforward, but if
you experience any difficultiesor have any queries whencompleting it, please contactthe Accommodation Office(contact details below).
In your application, you will beasked to select your top threepreferred halls. Every effort willbe made to offer you a place atone of your preferred halls, and80% of applicants are offered aplace in a hall of their choice.
However, you should be awarethat we cannot guarantee thatyou will be offered a place in one
of your preferred halls. certainhalls are extremely popular andin some cases we may have tooffer an alternative.
ACCOMMODATIONGUArANTEED
The majority of new studentscoming to Manchester willqualify for accommodationunder our extensive guarantee.To check if you are eligible andfor more information visitwww.manchester.ac.uk/accommodationguarantee
we look forward to meeting you at the Open House and hope you have a worthwhile and enjoyable day. If you have any questionsfollowing your visit, then please contact theAccommodation Office on +44 (0)161 275 2888 or email [email protected]
Visitors toThe University of ManchesterStay at the university’s very own hotel on campusChancellors Hotel on the edge of
Manchester, M14 6ZT
t 0161 907 7414 | e [email protected] | www.chancellorshotel.co.uk
B&B rates from £39*
*based on single occupancy, subject to availability
City (North) Administration Centre
Wright Robinson Halltel +44 (0)161 306 3131email [email protected]
City (South) Administration Centre
Grove Housetel +44 (0)161 275 4950email [email protected]
Hall of residence
Weston Hall M1 3BB
Wright Robinson Hall M1 7JA
Postcode
Hall of residence
Denmark Road M15 6GQ
Horniman House M13 9NT
Whitworth Park M13 9WJ
Postcode
Victoria Park (Dalton Ellis) Administration Centre
Dalton Ellis Halltel +44 (0)161 306 9840email [email protected]
Victoria Park (Hulme Hall) Administration Centre
Hulme Halltel +44 (0)161 306 9880email [email protected]
Hall of residence
Burkhardt House M14 5RR
Hulme Hall M14 5RR
St Gabriel’s Hall M14 5RP
Postcode
Hall of residence Postcode
Canterbury Court M14 5BX
Dalton Ellis Hall M14 5RL
Opal Gardens M14 5ES
St Anselm Hall M14 5BX
Victoria Hall M13 0FZ
Owens Park tel +44 (0)161 306 9900 (24hrs)
Hall of residence
Allen Hall M14 6HT
Ashburne Hall M14 6HP
Linton House M14 6EQ
Oak House M14 6HX
Owens Park M14 6HD
Richmond Park M14 6YY
Sheavyn House M14 6HP
Woolton Hall M14 6WS
Postcode
THE ACCOMMODATION OffICEThe University of ManchesterThe student services centreBurlington streetOxford RoadManchester M13 9pl
tel +44 (0)161 275 2888email [email protected]/accommodation
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Liverpool 35mLake District 95m
City Centre
Manchester UnitedFootball Club
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Chester 36m9mManchester Airport
Manchester CityFootball Club
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University Place to Fallowfield1.7m (2.8km)3990 steps 35mins at medium paceUniversity Place to Opal Gardens1.1m (1.8km)2600 steps 22mins at medium paceUniversity Place to Weston Hall0.6m (1km)1425 steps 12mins at medium pace
Manchester Aquatics CentreManchester MuseumUniversity LibraryStudents' UnionContact TheatreAcademyWhitworth Art Gallery
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Accommodation OfficeThe University of ManchesterThe student services centreBurlington streetOxford RoadManchester M13 9pl
tel +44 (0)161 275 2888email [email protected]/accommodation