Â鶹¾«Ñ¡

University facilities

• The University campus has a wide array of facilities available, and many can be particularly useful to commuter students. Take a look at our , as well as where you can get .
• The Main Library has lockers available for day use whilst you’re studying, so it can be helpful if you don’t have anywhere to leave heavy textbooks, your gym kit, or anything else that you are carrying.
• Likewise, if you don’t want to bring a laptop into campus every day, the Main Library has you can use in the library.
• There is a wide variety of food and drink on campus. There are also lots of supermarkets and cafés in Selly Oak - less than a ten-minute walk from campus - as well as Spar at University Centre. 

Managing disruptions

• Occasionally there will be an unavoidable situation that results in a lecture being cancelled. This is particularly frustrating if you’ve had to travel a long way, but connecting your student email to your phone and downloading the Canvas app (available on and ) might help you catch any last minute notifications and help you stay up-to-date.

Wellbeing services

• Just because you’re not based on campus, it doesn’t mean that your wellbeing isn’t our top priority – if you find yourself struggling in any way, we have a whole range of to support you through your time at University.

Making the most of your time on campus

• Take advantage of the time you spend on campus; although it can be frustrating to be left with a long gap between lectures or other classes, it can still be useful and really serve to enhance your experience of student life. You could get a membership to the , or you could visit the or another to get ahead on your assignments.
• Getting some careers or work experience on campus could also help you feel more involved. Use the to get some advice about your CV or interview skills, sign up with to find out about the paid part-time work available on campus, or discover different . This can also be a great time to get involved with societies.

Travel plans

Make sure you know the best way to travel to the University for you. You might want to think about back up plans or routes in case there are issues with public transport.

For combined travel by bus, train, and tram across the West Midlands and some out-of-county stations, use Transport for West Midland’s

Bus travel

• If you’re planning to travel via public transport, then there are a variety of passes you can get to help mitigate the costs. Find out more on our page.
• If you’re planning to take the bus, then both the and the can give you a great deal on your transport. Student tickets are only valid with in-date student ID so make sure to carry your UoB ID card when you travel.

Train travel

• West Midlands Railway, which runs many of the services to University station, offers between your two chosen stations.
• If you travel by train, then a (also available those over 25 who are studying full-time), will allow you to save a third on single and return journeys throughout Great Britain.
• are available from your local station or online from the rail company you travel with. Use the to explore your options for travel outside the West Midlands.

Cycling

• If you’re lucky enough to be able to cycle to campus, then there are lots of resources in place to help you. The connects us with the city centre, the allows easy access to campus, and the goes very near to the University too. is also a great place to look for a route.
• We have docking stations for the on campus.
• Find out about, and .

Parking on campus

If you’re planning to drive, find out if you're eligible for a .

Alternative travel plans

In case of emergencies, it’s worth having the number or apps for local taxis on your phone – especially when travelling back later in the evening, this can help make sure that you get home safely. Find out more about .