We recognise that students with different types of physical, mobility, visual or hearing impairment may have very different needs and we strongly advise you contact us. You'll be allocated a named adviser within the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service who can provide on-going information, advice and guidance.
If you're applying to the University, we strongly advise you contact us to discuss your specific requirements. We can arrange an accessible tour of the campus including accessible accommodation.
We will work with you to establish the support you require. This may include:
In addition to the general support available, we can also provide:
The Colchester Campus is largely accessible for most people with a mobility impairment. The teaching buildings are interconnected and as a result, there are multiple lifts to all floors. The campus is built on the side of the hill so there are some slopes. The car parks are a little distance away from most of the main buildings. There is a large amount of residential accommodation on site.
There is detailed information on physical access including access guides, information on parking and a step-free map of Colchester Campus.
The Loughton Campus consists of a number of different sites and buildings with variable and sometimes limited access. There is parking at Hatfields House. Your Student Services Hub can advise you on accommodation in the local area.
The Southend Campus has accessible purpose-built teaching facilities at the Gateway Building and learning space at The Forum. The ground floor of the Clifftown studios is accessible although first-floor studios have no lift for access. Accommodation and public parking are a short distance from the buildings.
In addition to the general support available, we can also provide:
In addition to the general support available, we can also provide:
The campuses are physically accessible and a Braille map is available of the Colchester Campus. Practical Support Assistants can provide an induction to the campus or we can liaise with provisional agencies to provide specialist orientation.
If you might have difficulties evacuating your accommodation or the teaching buildings in an emergency, we recommend you meet with the Fire Safety Officer to agree a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). Please contact the Health and Safety Advisory Office to arrange a meeting at the start of your programme of study or if you become injured during your course.
If you need any further help and advice, please contact or visit the Student Services Hub who will be happy to assist you.