Congratulations on gaining a place at ManchesterMetropolitan University. Whichever MMU campusyou have chosen, you’ll be joining a lively studentcommunity with a close, friendly atmosphere. There’llbe lots to prepare for your course and if you aremoving away from home you’ll also need to planfor living in Manchester or Cheshire.

If you are coming to MMU straight from school orcollege you may find that at university you will needto take more resposibility for finding out what youhave to do whilst you’re here and for asking forsupport if you need it!

This Welcome Guide should help you to find your wayaround during the first week or two and make it easyto access all of the services and facilities you need.We asked students what sort of information theywould like to have quick and easy access to duringtheir first week at MMU – the Guide is based onwhat they told us.

We’d love to know whether you found it useful or not,and as an incentive to tell us, if you complete ouron-line evaluation survey, we’ll send you an MMU pendrive in return!

This is the first MMU Welcome booklet we haveproduced and we would welcome your commentson the content. To complete the on-line survey go to

www.mmu.ac.uk/inductionsurvey

We’ll send you an MMU pen drive as a Thankyou!

Welcome to MMUOn-line Evaluation SurveyDetails Welcome

A Guide for NewStudents 2008/09

This publication is available inalternative formats.Please telephone 0161 247 1692.

Standard Academic Term dates: 2008/2009

Autumn term: 22 September 2008-19 December 2008

Spring term: 12 January 2009-27 March 2009

Summer term: 20 April 2009-26 June 2009

138

Contents

Welcome 1

Manchester City Centre and 2

its surroundings Map

Elizabeth Gaskell & Hollings Campus Map 5

Didsbury Campus Map 6

What To Do Before You Arrive – Checklist 7

Enrolment 8

ID / Library Card

Accommodation 9

Applying For Student Loans and Grants 10

Learning Support (Disabled Students) 11

Childcare

What To Bring With You – Checklist 13

What To Do When You Arrive – Checklist 14

Campus Information 15

Transport 23

Register with a Doctor/Dentist 25

Student Support 26

Student Information Points 27

Additional Financial Support 28

Finding Part-time Work 30

I.T. Services 31

Student Union 33

Sports Facilities/Social 34

Safety 35

Crewe Campus Map 37

Alsager Campus Map

Online Evaluation Form 38

Congratulations on gaining a place at ManchesterMetropolitan University. Whichever MMU campusyou have chosen, you’ll be joining a lively studentcommunity with a close, friendly atmosphere. There’llbe lots to prepare for your course and if you are movingaway from home you’ll also need to planfor living in Manchester or Cheshire.

If you are coming to MMU straight from school orcollege you may find that at university you will needto take more resposibility for finding out what you haveto do whilst you’re here and for asking for support ifyou need it!

This Welcome Guide should help you to find your wayaround during the first week or two and make it easyto access all of the services and facilities you need.We asked students what sort of information they wouldlike to have quick and easy access to during their firstweek at MMU – the Guide is based onwhat they told us.

We’d love to know whether you found it useful or not,and as an incentive to tell us, if you complete ouron-line evaluation survey, we’ll send you an MMU pendrive in return!

Welcome to MMU

Standard Academic Term dates: 2008/2009

Autumn term: 22 September 2008-19 December 2008

Spring term: 12 January 2009-27 March 2009

Summer term: 20 April 2009-26 June 2009

1

Key to Alsager Campus1 Axis Theatre2 Contemporary Arts3 Daisy Bank4 Emberton Hall5 Exercise & Sport Science/Leisure

Management6 Hollinshead7 Kellett Hall8 Lecture Theatre9 Library10 Maynard11 Melrose12 Music13 Performance Studio14 Reception15 South Close16 Southfields Bungalow17 Sports Centre18 Swimming Pool19 The Lodge20 Wesley Centre21 Westfield Flat

Crewe Campus MapManchester City Centre and its surroundings

Inter-siteBus Stop

Railway

A53

4

Crew

eGre

enRoa

d

Crewe Station

113

22 23

12

6

16

4

2421

718

5

89

11

20

19 17

210

1514

3

Alsager Campus Map

Inter-siteBus Stop

Pikemere

Rd

Lodge

Rd

B50

78Sa

ndbac

hRd

Nor

th

Hassall

Rd

toB5088

&M

otorway

21

6 114

12

19

9

8

5

1116

18

4

3

7

15

13

10

17

20

2

Key to Crewe Campus1 Accommodation and Welfare2 Barlow Hall3 Booth Hall4 Brock5 Campus Shop6 College House7 Conference Centre8 Couzens Building9 Crewe Lecture Theatre10 Davenport Hall11 Delaney12 Frances Wood13 Gym14 Halfway House15 Harley Hall16 Laurence Building17 Library18 Maths Centre19 Reception20 Security Lodge21 Seeley Building22 Students’ Union23 Studio24 Wilson Building

2221

23

24

2019

18

192

17

15

3

5

14

13

12

11

23

8

7

5

35

4 3

1

27

3

7

19

20

M61

A58

A58

M66

M66

A58

M61

A6

A572

A580

A666

A56

M62

M60

A576

M602

A56

A56

A665

A6010

A5145

A51

03

B516

6/7

B509

3B5

117

B50

93

A57

A56

A34

A52

3

A6

A6

A34

A56

M6

A55

6

A6144

(M)

M60

M60

M56M

60

M60

A57

M60

A5145A560

M67

A635

A62

M62

M62

A627(M

)

M60

A662

A576

A62

A66

3

A66

4

M56M56

BoltonBury

Rochdale

Oldham

Ashton-under-Lyne

Stockport

Wilmslow

Altrincham

Stretford

Salford

ManchesterAirport

ManchesterManchesterCity CentreCity Centre

AytounAytoun

All SaintsAll SaintsElizabethElizabethGaskellGaskell

HollingsHollings

DidsburyDidsbury

ManchesterCity Centre

Aytoun

All Saints

Crewe & Alsager CampusesM6 (Junction 16)

ElizabethGaskell

Hollings

Didsbury

A57M

372

Didsbury Campus Map

6

Key to Elizabeth Gaskell and Hollings Campuses1 Daisy Bank Hall of Residence2 Elizabeth Gaskell Campus3 Hollings Campus4 Nursery5 Wilmslow Park

Key to Didsbury Campuses1 Administration Building2 Behrens Building3 Birley Building4 Broomhurst Hall of Residence5 Didsbury Sports Centre6 Library7 Reception8 Research Centre9 Simon Building

Elizabeth Gaskell & HollingsCampus Map

5

Dover Street Nursery

Dryden St

Plymouth Grove A5184

Hathersage RdHathersage Rd

Grafton St

B5117

Oxford

Rd

Wilm

slowRd

Dickenson RdA6010

BirchfieldsPark

ManchesterRoyal Infirmary

St Mary’sHospital

PlattFieldsPark

Platt Lane

A34

Upper

Brook

StAnson

Rd

Daisy Bank RdRusholme PlaceOxford Place

Birch

fields

Rd

A34

Cromwell Range

Old Hall Lane

Moseley Rd B5093

Wilm

slow

Rd

B5093

Yew

Tree

Rd

Whitw

orth

Lan

e

A6010 Wilbraham Rd

1

2

3

4

5

Sandhurst Rd

Didsbury Park

Fletcher Moss

A5145

A5145

Wilm

slowR

d

Did

sbury

Park

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 9

Enrolment

8

What To Do Before You Arrive– Checklist

7

When you enrol you formally join the University and register foryour course. For 2008/09, the MMU online enrolment systemwill be available to many, but not all, new students. If you areable to enrol online we will tell you by e-mail. As soon as yourplace at MMU has been confirmed, we will set up an MMU e-mail account for you. You will be able to find your MMU e-mailaccount at: www.student.mmu.ac.uk You will keep your e-mailaccount throughout your studies at MMU and you shouldcheck it regularly for important messages from the University.

The online enrolment system will be available from20 August, and you can access the system using yourMMU network ID and password.

If you enrol online you will still need to collect your studentID card in person, and confirm to the University that you areattending. You will also need to go to induction sessions thatare relevant to your course. You will receive detailedinformation about these arrangements from the MMU facultywhere you will be studying.

If you can’t enrol online, you will receive a letter aboutattending an on-campus enrolment session.

If you need help with accessing either your MMU e-mailaccount or the MMU online enrolment system, please call uson 0161 247 2982. If you need help with any other aspect ofonline enrolment, please call us on 0161 247 2997.

For more information visit the on-line enrolmentsystem at:www.pmi.mmu.ac.uk/mmuse_home.asp

ID / Library CardYou will need to collect your student ID card from your Facultyonce you have completed enrolment. Your ID card will allowyou to access the Library and other University buildings andfacilities, including Halls of Residence – so it’s important thatyou keep it safe throughout your time at MMU!

(Replacement cards are issued by your Faculty Student LifeOffice or Student Information Point for a fee.)

The ID number on your card is your MMU network ID (this isan eight-digit number sometimes referred to as your studentnumber, MMU ID or username). You will use this number tolog on to the University computer network and to accesssystems such as e-mail, finance or accommodation.

Before you arrive you should:

� Return your photograph letter with a passport photoattached. This will be used for your University ID card.

See page 8.

� Enrol on-line. See page 8.

� Arrange your accommodation (if needed)See page 9.

� Apply for student loan and tuition fees loan if youwish to take them out. See page 10.

� Decide how you will pay your tuition fees and,if applicable, your accommodation fees.See page …

� Check what living costs you will need to budget for -accommodation, transport, books / equipment, food,entertainment, clothes etc.

� Open a student bank account.See page 10.

� Check whether your possessions will be coveredby an insurance policy. See page 29.

� Check whether you will need a TV licence.See www.tvlicencing.co.uk for more details

� Advise the University of any extra support or specialrequirements you may have by contacting LearningSupport. See page 11.

� If you have any dependants, make any necessarychildcare arrangements. See page 11.

� Make sure you’ve had your meningitis and MMRvaccines.

� Complete any pre-course assignments/tasks/reading that may have been sent byyour academic department.

� Check your MMU e-mail account for importantinformation. See page 8.

Applying For Student Loansand Grants

10

Accommodation

9

If you have already applied for student financialsupport you probably don’t need the rest of thispage. If you are a late applicant to university andhave not started this process yet, here’s what youneed to do:

1 Download a copy of the PN1 notes atwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance and look throughthem with your parents or partner (if relevant) so that youwill know exactly what information you need to provide

2 Gather all of the necessary information and completethe PN1form on line. Do this as soon as possible - thelater you apply, the longer you will wait for any supportyou are entitled to

3 If you take out a student loan for tuition fees or livingcosts make sure you provide your national insurancenumber or your loan instalments may not be paid

4 Use the calculator on the student finance website toestimate financial support you are likely to receive

5 Download a copy of the MMU Student Finance bookletfromwww.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/money-matters/mmu_studentfinance_08.pdfand use the MMU Budget Buster to plan how youwill manage your finances

6 Work out how you will manage for the first few weeksof term – you may have to wait several weeks beforeyou receive your first loan payment

Did you know…..A student bank account with any of the main banks willoffer you a free overdraft facility – check terms andconditions of accounts for overdraft rates AFTERgraduation, as these may vary

In MMU Halls you can pay your fees up front or ininstalments – go towww.fin.mmu.ac.uk/student/fees.cfm for more details

MMU will calculate any Bursary you may be entitled tofrom the information on your PN1 form – so long as you(or your parents) haven’t ticked the “don’t share myinformation” box

If you have already applied for halls at MMU, we will contactyou to confirm your accommodation once your results areknown. If you want a place in halls but have not appliedyet, contact the Accommodation Office at Manchester orCheshire to find out what is still available and how youshould apply. MMU Student Accommodation Guides can bedownloaded from www.mmu.ac.uk/accommodation.

Manchester Accommodation OfficeCavendish South, Cavendish BuildingCavendish Street, Manchester M15 6BGTel: 0161 247 2958Fax: 0161 247 2958Email: accommodation@mmu.ac.uk

Cheshire Accommodation/Welfare OfficeConference Centre, MMU CheshireCrewe Green Road, Crewe CW1 5DUTel: 0161 247 5137 or 0161 247 7680Fax: 0161 247 6983Email: accommodationincheshire@mmu.ac.uk

Private accommodationManchester Student Homes, Unit 1- 3 Ladybarn HouseFallowfield, Manchester, M14 6NDTel: 0161 275 7683Email: manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.ukwww.manchesterstudenthomes.com

For the location of halls of residence please see the Campus sectionson pages 15-22 and the maps on pages 5,6 and 37.

For facilities of each halls of residence – laundry, security contacts,reception, telephone facilities please contact the accommodation office.

12

Learning Support(Disabled Students)

11

The Learning Support Service provides information,advice and support to disabled students with SpecificLearning Difficulties (SpLDs), e.g. dyslexia. If you havea SpLD, health condition or mental health difficulty, youmay be considered to be a disabled person. If you thinkyou may have dyslexia but aren’t sure, let us know andwe’ll advise you what to do.

Contact us to discuss any of these things confidentially andwe’ll let you know what help (including financial suport) maybe available to support you in your learning.

Don’t delay! Contact us before term starts. The earlier we seeyou the quicker any support can be put in place.

Learning Support can also provide you with a Study SupportGuide, as well as referring you to your Faculty StudentSupport Officer for one-to-one and group study skills support.

For more information see our website atwww.mmu.ac.uk/academic/studserv/learningsupport/

ContactLearning Support Service,First Floor, All Saints BuildingTel: 0161 247 3491Textphone: 0161 247 3374Email: l.support@mmu.ac.ukOpening hours: 8.45 - 16.00 Monday to Friday

ChildcareUniversity NurseryMMU and Manchester University together operate a 100 placenursery for their staff and students' children.

The nursery cares for children aged between six months and fiveyears. There is a limited number of places, so apply as soon asyou can to: The Nursery Manager, Dryden Street Day Nursery,Dryden Street, Manchester M13 9AU. Tel 0161 272 7121

Other NurseriesIf you're based in Manchester you can get details of othernurseries from the City Council. See www.manchester.gov.uk/Or call 0161 255 8250 or 0161 234 5000

If you're studying at MMU Cheshire contact Cheshire CountyCouncil: See www.cheshire.gov.uk/ Or call 01244 602424

13 14

What To Bring With You– Checklist

� MMU Welcome booklet.

� A file containing all your important paperwork e.g.any correspondence from MMU, details of youraccommodation, proof of finacial support, proof ofdisability and any documents your academicdepartment have asked for.

� You may need your National Health Servicemedical card to register with a local GP.

� Make sure you have access to enough moneyto last until your Student Loan comes through.

� If you are living away from home you mayneed to bring the following items:

Clothes, bedding (including pillows), towels, cutleryand crockery, pots, pans and cooking utensils, tea towels,coat hangers, personal computer, lamp suitable for tasklighting, radio/TV, kettle, iron, toaster, stationery.

If you are staying in MMU halls of residence theAccommodation Office will have provided you with a listof what you need for your hall. If you have any questionscontact the Accommodation office on 0161 247 2958 or bye-mail: accommodation@mmu.ac.uk.

What To Do When You Arrive– ChecklistWhen you arrive you should:

� Register with a doctor. See page 25.

� Insure your property if it’s not already covered.See page 29.

� Confirm you are exempt from paying Council Tax.See page 29.

� Get a TV licence if you own or plan to use a TV.See www.tvlicencing.co.uk for more details

� Familiarise yourself with your campus andhow to get around your local area.See page 15-24 for more information.

� Familiarise yourself with the University facilities andsupport services. See page 26-34.

� Ask for help or advice if you have a problem.Use the contact details in this booklet.

Freshers’ Week:

Don’t miss the Freshers’ Fair on 24 and 25 Septemberand a huge range of Student Union events andentertainment to welcome you to MMU between20 September and 5 October.

Induction:Induction sessions are when we give you important information

that you will need during your time at MMU. Induction sessions

include:

- meeting your course leader and tutors;

- meeting your fellow students;

- finding out about University facilities and support services;

- finding out about social events, societies and sports clubs.

Your Faculty will contact you with details of your induction -

please do your best to attend all sessions.

15 16

Halls of residence

Briarfields HallStretford Road, Manchester M15 6DDReception for the Hall is via the Opal Office located across the roadin Oxford Court and is staffed 5 days a week with security staffavailable 24 hours 7 days a week.

Cambridge North Hall41 Cavendish Street, Manchester M15 6TT

Cambridge South Hall62 Cavendish Street, Manchester M15 6UU

The Hall reception is open 24/7 and is covered by CustomerServices staff. There is 24/7 security provision. Entry is controlledby electronic swipe card.

Cavendish HallCavendish Street, Manchester M15 6BG

The Hall is open 24/7 and is covered by Customer Services staff.

Oxford CourtStretford Road, Manchester M15 6DDReception for the Hall is based in the Opal Office located in OxfordCourt and is staffed by security staff 24 hours 7 days a week.

Transport:

By RailTake a train from Piccadilly to Oxford Road station for theAll Saints campus. From Victoria station, take the Metrolink tramto St Peter's Square, from which the All Saints campus is a10 minute walk. Oxford Road station is a 5 minute walk to theAll Saints campus.

By BusTake the 147 bus from Piccadilly railway station to the stop outsidethe BBC on Oxford Road. You can also get numerous busesheading towards south Manchester (Bus Number 41, 42, 43, 85,111, 250, 256), which all stop at the All Saints campus.

� Aytoun campus is 5 minutes on the bus ora 10 minute walk

� Elizabeth Gaskell campus is 5 minutes on the bus ora 15-minute walk

� Hollings campus is 10 minutes on the bus ora brisk 30-minute walk (if you're feeling fit!)

� Didsbury campus is a 25 minute bus ride

Campus Information

MMU is based on 7 campuses – 5 in Manchester and2 in Cheshire (Crewe and Alsager).

All Saints Campus

AddressOxford Road, Manchester M15 6BHReception tel: 0161 247 1324

Student Information Contact PointsAll Saints SIP 0161 247 6888John Dalton SIP 0161 247 1779Geoffrey Manton SIP 0161 247 1751

All Saints LibrarySir Kenneth Green LibraryOxford Road M15 6BHTel: 0161 247 6104circ-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening Hours (from 22 Sept 08)Monday-Thursday 08:45 - 23:30Friday 08:45 - 18:00Saturday 10:00 - 16:00Sunday 12:00 - 23:30

Refectories

Geoffrey Manton BistroOpen 08:30 - 15:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

08:30 - 15:00 Wednesday, Friday

ChathamOpen 08:30 - 15:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

08:30 - 15:00 Wednesday, Friday

Mabel TylecoteOpen 08:00 - 14:00 Monday - Friday

All Saints Building, Ground floorOpen 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday

All Saints West / Sandra Burslem buildingOpen 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday

John DaltonOpen 08:30 - 16:00 Monday - Friday

17 18

DIDSBURY CampusDistance from Manchester city centre: 5 miles/8km

AddressWilmslow Road, Didsbury , Manchester, M20 2RRReception tel: 0161 247 1385

Student Information Contact PointsStudent Life Office 0161 247 2023

Didsbury Library799 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, M20 2RRTel: 0161 247 6123. Email: didsbury-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening HoursLibrary Monday - Thursday 08:45 - 20:45

Friday 08:45 - 18:00

Computer drop-in centreMonday - Thursday 09:00 - 20:30Friday 09:00 - 16:30Saturday 10:00 - 15:45

RefectoriesMain refectory

Open 08:45 - 18:30 Monday - Friday08:45 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday

Coffee barOpen 08:45 - 14:00 Monday - Friday

Halls of residenceBroomhurst Hall

Catered Hall, 836 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 2RPReception on the right of the foyer of Broomhurst Hall.

Transport:By Rail

Trains run from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations toEast Didsbury station from which it is a 10 minute walk to theDidsbury campus.

By BusFrequent bus services operate from Piccadilly Gardens and alongOxford Road to the Didsbury campus. Bus numbers include 23,42, 142, 157, 171, 196, 370.

� Hollings campus is 10 minutes on the bus or a 20 minute walk� Elizabeth Gaskell is a 15 minute bus ride� All Saints campus is a 25 minute bus ride� Aytoun campus and city centre are a 30 minute bus ride

AYTOUN CampusAddress

Aytoun Building, Aytoun Street, Manchester M1 3GHReception tel: 0161 247 1339

Student Information Contact PointsAytoun SIP 0161 247 2838

Aytoun LibraryAytoun Building, First Floor, Aytoun Street, M1 3GHTel: 0161 247 3093. Email: aytoun-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening HoursMonday - Thursday 08:45 - 20:45Friday 08:45 - 18:00Saturday 10:00 - 16:00

RefectoriesCafé Bar

Open 08:30 - 15:30 Monday - Thursday08:00 - 15:00 Friday

Café ComOpen 09:30 - 14:00 Monday - Friday

Halls of residenceMill Point

Berry Street, Manchester M1 2ARThe Hall is staffed 24 hours a day.

Transport:By Rail

The Aytoun campus is a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly station ora 10 minute walk from Oxford Road station. From Victoria station,take the tram to Piccadilly Station and walk to Aytoun.

By BusAytoun is in the city centre and is serviced by the freeMetroshuttle Service 1 and 3, which stop outside the campus.

� All Saints is 5 minutes on the bus or a 10 minute walk

� Elizabeth Gaskell is a 10 minute bus ride or a 25 minute walk

� Hollings is a 15 minute bus rise or a 30 minute walk

� Didsbury is a 25 minute bus ride

19 20

HOLLINGS CampusDistance from Manchester city centre: 3 miles/5km

AddressOld Hall Lane, Manchester M14 6HRReception tel: 0161 247 2600

Student Information Contact PointsStudent Life Office 0161 247 2603

Hollings LibraryOld Hall Lane, Manchester M14 6HRTel: 0161 247 6119. Email: hollings-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening HoursMonday - Thursday 08:45 - 19:45Friday 08:45 - 18:00Saturday 09:15 - 13:00

RefectoriesMain Refectory

Open 08:30 - 15:30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday08:30 - 16:00 Tuesday, Thursday

Halls of residenceDaisy Bank Hall and Wilmslow Park. See page 19.

Transport:By Rail

Trains stop at Manchester city centre (Piccadilly, Victoria andOxford Road stations). Walk to Piccadilly Gardens and take a bus(Numbers 40 – 49, except 47) heading towards south Manchester,alighting at the Old Hall Lane.

By BusFrom Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre, take a bus(Numbers 40 – 49, except 47) heading towards south Manchester,alighting at the Old Hall Lane.

� All Saints campus is 5-10 minutes on the busor a 10-15 minute walk

� Didsbury is a 15 minute bus ride� Aytoun campus is 10-15 minutes on the bus or

a brisk 20-25 minute walk (if you're feeling fit!)� City centre is a 15 minute bus ride

ELIZABETH GASKELL CampusDistance from Manchester city centre: 2 miles/3km

AddressHathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JAReception tel: 0161 247 1391

Student Information Contact PointsStudent Life Office 0161 247 2468

Elizabeth Gaskell LibraryHathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JATel: 0161 247 6134. Email: gaskell-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening HoursMonday-Thursday 08:45 - 20:45Friday 08:45 - 18:00Saturday 09:15 - 13:00

RefectoriesMain RefectoryOpen 08:15 - 15:45 Monday - Friday

Halls of residenceDaisy Bank Hall

Daisy Bank Road, Manchester M14 5QA.The Hall is staffed 24 hours a day by theHall Manager and Security.

Wilmslow ParkWilmslow Road, Manchester M13 0JQThe Hall Office reception is staffed 6 days a week withsecurity staff available 24 hours.

Transport:By Rail

Trains stop at Manchester city centre (Piccadilly, Victoria andOxford Road stations). From Piccadilly, take the 147 bus toHathersage Road.

By BusFrequent bus services stop by Hathersage Road from the citycentre. Bus numbers include 50, 113, 130, 147.

21 22

ALSAGER Campus CheshireAddress

Hassall Road, Alsager ST7 2HLReception tel: 0161 247 5311

Student Information Contact PointsStudent Life Office 0161 247 5054

Alsager LibraryHassall Road, Alsager ST7 2HLTel: 0161 247 5356. Email: alsager-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening HoursMonday - Thursday 08:45 - 20:45Friday 08:45 - 18:00Saturday 10:00 - 16:00

RefectoriesMain Refectory Open 08:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 19:00 Mon - Fri

Café bar Open 10:00 - 14:00 Monday - Friday

Trade to go Open 09:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday

Halls of residenceKellet and Emberton - On Alsager campus

Westfield Flat - On Alsager campus

Daisy Bank Houses - On Alsager campus

Transport:By Bus or Rail

For the Alsager campus, turn right out of Crewe railway station,cross the road, pass the Crewe Arms Hotel to the bus stop nearthe roundabout. The PMT 20 service to Alsager runs half-hourly.Leave the bus at the Hassall Road stop.

Alternatively, walk to the Crewe campus from the railway stationand catch the University's inter-site bus from Crewe Green Road.Timetables available from Crewe campus reception.

By CarThe Alsager campus is signposted from Junction 16 of theM6 motorway and is 3 miles/5km from Junction 16 followingthe B5078 (B5077).

GPSInput the postcode ST7 2HL into your satellite navigation systemto get to the Alsager campus.

CREWE Campus CheshireAddress

Crewe Green Road, Crewe CW1 5DUReception tel: 0161 247 5003

Student Information Contact PointsStudent Life Office 0161 247 5054

Crewe Libraryat the front of the Crewe campusCrewe Green Road Crewe M13 0JA.Tel: 0161 247 5002. Email: crewe-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk

Term time Opening HoursMonday - Thursday 08:45 - 20.45Friday 08:45 - 18.00Saturday 10.00 - 16.00

RefectoriesMain Refectory

Open 07:45 - 19:45 Monday - Thursday06:30 - 19:45 Friday11:30 - 13:30 Saturday - Sunday

Grab and goOpen 10:00 - 13:30 Monday - Friday

Halls of residenceBarlow, Davenport and Harley Halls - On Crewe campus

Booth Hall - Opposite Crewe campus

Transport:By Bus or Rail

Crewe campus is a 5 minute walk away from Crewe station.On leaving the station turn right, cross the road, pass the petrolstation and cross Macon Way. Walk down Crewe Green Road pastthe fire station and the Crewe campus can be found on your left.

By CarThe Crewe campus is signposted from Junction 16 of theM6 motorway. It is 6 miles/10 km from Junction 16 followingthe A500 (A5020).

GPSInput the postcode CW1 5DU into your satellite navigation systemto get to the Crewe campus.

23 24

There is a train station at Alsager with regular services toCrewe, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham.

First Travel – www.firstgroup.com

Cheshire County Council – local public transport serviceswww.cheshire.gov.uk/transport/Tel: 0161 247 5237

Car parkingThere is very little parking for students at either the Creweor the Alsager campus so students are advised to use theUniversity inter-site shuttle bus and public transportwhenever possible.

Traveline – UK public transport informationTel: 0871 200 2233 (7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and8am to 8pm at weekends and bank holidays)www.traveline.org.uk

Route planners for road travelwww.theaa.com

National Car Parks – www.ncp.co.uk

National Rail enquiriesTel: 0845 784 4950www.nationalrail.co.uk

Coach travelTel: 08717 818181www.nationalexpress.co.uk

Manchester International Airportwww.manchesterairport.co.uk

Many bus companies offer concessionary passes forstudents and weekly or monthly passes often work out acheaper option. You can also buy a 16-25 discountrailcard if you are over 25 and in full-time education.

MANCHESTERGMPTE runs Manchester’s public transport(website also has journey planner)

Tel: 0161 228 7811/0800 234 6100www.gmpte.com

Metrolink Tramswww.metrolink.co.uk

There's also a free hop-on/hop-off city centre shuttle servicethat covers the main city centre areas.www.gmpte.com/upload/library/metro_shuttle_v2.pdf

Car parkingThere is very limited car parking at MMU. See NCP websiteto find nearest car park locations, costs, opening hoursand directions.

CHESHIREMMU Cheshire is situated on two campuses six miles apart,in the towns of Alsager and Crewe which are signpostedfrom Junction 16 of the M6 motorway.

MMU Inter-Site Shuttle BusThere is a free, term-time shuttle bus service that operatesevery 15 minutes between the Crewe and Alsager campuses.The bus leaves the Crewe campus from the bus stop on themain road just outside the campus entrance and from theAlsager campus on the main car park adjacent to theNorthfields Building.

BusesThe local area is well-served by public transport. Visit theCheshire County Council website to view and downloadhandy bus route maps for Alsager and Crewe. Call Travelineor visit the website for full timetable information.

TrainsCrewe station is a five minute walk from the campus withManchester only 50 minutes away.

Transport

25 26

Student Support

Counselling Service

The Counselling Service offers you the chance to talk tosomeone in confidence about any personal problems you mayhave. Both individual and group counselling is available.

The Counselling Service also runs workshops and courseson issues such as relaxation, stress management andconfidence building.

For more information see our website atwww.mmu.ac.uk/academic/studserv/counselling/For an appointment, please call 0161 247 3493.

Faith Support

Whatever your faith, the chaplains are here to serve allmembers of the University. You can meet them to talk aboutany matter and they can be contacted outside universityhours. For contact details and information on multi-faithquiet rooms seewww.mmu.ac.uk/academic/studserv/faith/contact

Register with a Doctor/Dentist

It’s important to register with a local GP when youarrive at University. It is easy to put this off, but if youneed advice or treatment in the future, it is much easierif you are already registered and can save you stress andvaluable time.

Please seek advice if you are worried about your health. For adviceon support for mental health issues, contact the Counselling serviceon: Tel: 0161 247 3493 E-mail: counselling@mmu.ac.uk.

Students aged 19 years and over are not automatically entitled tofree prescriptions, dental treatment or optician’s appointments soyou’ll need to fill out a HC1 Form.

MANCHESTER SERVICES:St Augustine’s Surgery is a facility provided by a localGeneral Practitioner Service. Tel: 0161 247 3522

The Surgery is open between:9.30 - 11.30 and 12.30 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday9.30 - 14.00 Friday

Students who register with the Surgery are automaticallyregistered at Hulme Medical Centre (10 minutes walk away).

Hulme Medical Centre. Tel: 0161 226 0606

CREWE:Gresty Brook Surgery, Brookhouse Drive, Crewe 01270 650 012

EarnswoodMedical Centre, Victoria St. Crewe 01270 257 255

TheMedical Centre, Mill Street, Crewe 01270 251 313

45 Delamere Street, Crewe (health centre) 01270 275 259

31 Hungerford Road,Crewe (health centre) 01270 587 820

ALSAGER:Mere Park Medical Centre 01270 275 60038 Crewe Rd, Alsager

Cedars Medical Centre 01270 275 60612 Sandbach Rd, Alsager

In order to find a doctor, dentist, optician or pharmacyclose to your campus or accommodation go towww.nhsdirect.nhsuk/find/results/index.aspxand put in your postcode for a list of all your nearest services

27 28

Additional Financial Support

The Student Financial Support Unit can advise youon the discretionary financial help from the Access toLearning Fund. The Emergency Hardship Loan may beavailable to you between September and Decemberif you applied late and have not yet received anyfinancial support you may be entitled to.

ContactStudent Financial Support Unit, All Saints Building,Manchester M15 6BH Tel: 0161 247 3636E-mail: studentfinance@mmu.ac.uk

BursariesThe University also offers home students paying the full£3,145 tuition fee a bursary of up to £1,000 per year.This is paid in two equal instalments in February and May(providing students are still in attendance on the paymentdates) and does not have to be repaid.

For further details regarding bursaries please see:www.fin.mmu.ac.uk/student

ContactTel: 0161 247 2937Email: tuitionfeeenq@mmu.ac.uk

Student Union Advice Centre. See page 33.

Student Information Points

For September 2008 MMU will have four StudentInformation Points (SIPs) located in the All Saints,Aytoun, John Dalton and Geoffrey Manton buildings.

The SIPs aim to provide a comprehensive advice and infor-mation service to all students on all student-related matters.

If you have a query or aren’t sure which service you needplease use the Student Information Contact Pointnumbers on each campus page (14 - 21).

Student Support Officers

A Student Support Officer is based in each Faculty and isyour first point of contact for help with study skills andreferral to other specialist teams, as appropriate.For more information see our website atwww.mmu.ac.uk/academic/studserv/sso

ContactsFaculty of Art & DesignHelen BowmanTel: 0161 247 1711 Email: h.bowman@mmu.ac.uk

Faculty of Science & EngineeringEmma RaynerTel: 0161 247 1513 Email: e.rayner@mmu.ac.uk

Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care,and the Institute of EducationHetal PatelTel: 0161 247 2040 Email: h.patel@mmu.ac.uk

Faculty of Humanities, Law and Social ScienceDavid PetersTel: 0161 247 6459 Email: d.peters@mmu.ac.ukHollings FacultyJuliette LeeksTel: 0161 247 2500 Email: j.leeks@mmu.ac.uk

MMU Business SchoolEmma FlynnTel: 0161 247 3857 Email: e.flynn@mmu.ac.uk

MMU CheshireMike McGarryTel: 0161 247 5237 Email: m.mcgarry@mmu.ac.uk

29 30

Finding Part-time Work

Working for up to 15 hours a week can be anexcellent way to supplement your student income,gain new skills and even help you to time manageyour studies. There are several ways you canfind employment:

Student UnionProvide details of part-time vacancieswww.csi.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/

MMU Careers ServiceDetails of part-time work can be found at an online servicewww.mmu.ac.uk/careers

MMU Jobs4Students SchemeThe University runs a Student Ambassador scheme whichis a great way to improve your CV, get employabilityskills, meet new people and earn some extra cash.

For more information on Jobs4Students contact a StudentInformation Point.

Cheshire Jobs4me schemeMMU runs a scheme in Cheshire to help students findwork. Jobshop (part time work).Tel: 0161 247 5729E-mail: s.u.jobshop@mmu.ac.uk

Local Employment agenciesMany local employment agencies offer part-time work tostudents. Details can be found at the Student Union.

coMMUni Volunteering ServicecoMMUni provides free information and support tostudents and staff who are interested in volunteeringwithin their local community.

We have a large online database full of hundreds ofdifferent opportunities. Our experienced team offerindividual appointments and detailed information suchas subject-related fact sheets, training, online learningmaterials and a Guide to Volunteering Handbook.

For more information please see our website atwww.communi.org.uk

Council TaxThe Council Tax combines a tax on property with a personalelement depending on the status of the occupants ofthe property. Full-time students may be exempt fromCouncil Tax.

If you live in Halls of Residence, you don't have to payCouncil Tax. If you live on your own, or everyone in yourhome is a student, you may not have to pay Council Tax.You may also be able to claim a discount or Council TaxRebate, depending on your circumstances.

For more information contact:Manchester Council Tax Unit:Tel: 0161 455 1100 or 0161 907 9400Email: ctax.enquiries@manchester.gov.uk

Student Information Point (SIP):Tel: 0161 247 6888E-mail: SIP@mmu.ac.uk

Cheshire:www.cheshire.gov.uk/budget/counciltax

Insurance:If you live in University owned Halls of Residence, you arecovered by a block policy which provides insurance forpersonal possessions against various risks, including theftfrom University buildings. Details of the cover are availablefrom Hall Wardens or through the Accommodation office.

If you are living in private accommodation, you must takeout adequate insurance which might be an extension of yourfamily’s household contents policy.

You should check that you have adequate cover to suit yourparticular circumstances and you are strongly advised totake out such insurance (or additional insurance) as youconsider necessary.

Additional Financial Support continued

31 32

PhotocopiersPhotocopiers are available at all Library sites and theStudents’ Union.

� Students use their Student Card to operate the Libraryphotocopiers.

� You will need your ID/Library card to operate the libraryphotocopiers made using your GPAS account which youalso use for printing from the network.

– Check how much credit you have on your GPAS account(you will need to log in using your MMU network ID andpassword).

– Add credit to your GPAS account online (you will needto log in using your MMU network ID and password).Please note that the minimum amount of credit youcan top-up online is currently £1.

� Credit can also be added to your GPAS account at the GPASPayment Kiosks situated in computer drop-ins and Libraries.

LibrariesVisit: www.library.mmu.ac.uk orTel: 0161 247 6104

� Library computer drop-in centres will generally close15 minutes prior to library closing, with the exception ofDidsbury site (please see Didsbury opening hours on page18 for more information).

� Check for extended opening times during exam times

� See pages 15 - 22 for more details of library opening times

I.T. Services

It is essential that you access your MMU email accounton a regular basis as this will be used to mail importantinformation concerning your programme, tuition fees,examinations, award ceremonies and other matters.

Computer accessComputer access is available on every campus in librarydrop-in centres as well as general teaching spaces and withwireless access throughout the university you’ll also haveeasy access to the Internet via your laptop if you have one.

Each faculty has a Helpdesk to help with any IT problemssee Faculty computing helpdesks.

All Saints West (Law School):0161 247 6858 law-helpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Alsager:0161 247 5365 servicedesk.alsager@mmu.ac.uk

Art & Design (Chatham):0161 247 3468 art.helpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Aytoun:0161 247 6075 aythelpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Crewe:0161 247 5214 servicedesk.crewe@mmu.ac.uk

Didsbury:0161 247 2248 didhelpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Gaskell:0161 247 6086 gaskell-helpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Hollings:0161 247 2623 hollingshelpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Humanities & Social Sciences (Geoffrey Manton):0161 247 6591 hss-helpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Science & Engineering (John Dalton):0161 247 1472 jdhelpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

Halls Internet Support HelpdeskFor I.T. support for Halls of residence seewww.halls.mmu.ac.uk/or call 0161 247 1988 or Email cshor@mmu.ac.uk

33 34

Sports Facilities/Social

The University Sports Service and the Students’ Union’sAthletic Union collectively provide for all your healthand fitness needs. Whether you want to play in a sportsteam, join a fitness suite or just play socially withfriends, there is a huge range of activities open tostudents in high quality facilities.

Within MMU’s Sports Services we offer support tocoaches, volunteers and elite athletes. If you are, orwould like to become a sports coach or volunteer, or youcompete at county level or above for your sport pleasecontact Carrie Millerchip at c.millerchip@mmu.ac.uk.

For details of the full programme pick up a copy of thesports handbook or visit www.mmu.ac.uk/sport.

ContactSports Office:Tel: 0161 247 2224 or e-mail: sport@mmu.ac.uk

Student sports teams (Athletic Union)Tel: 0161 247 6474 or emai: s.u.sso@mmu.ac.uk

Didsbury Sports CentreTel: 0161 247 2323

Sugden Sports Centre (All Saints Campus)Tel: 0161 306 4026

Manchester Aquatics Centre (All Saints Campus)Tel: 0161 275 9450

Sports & Societies OfficerTel: 0161 247 6474Fax: 0161 247 6314s.u.sports@mmu.ac.uk

Student Activities CoordinatorTel: 0161 247 6507Fax: 0161 247 6314s.u.activities@mmu.ac.ukwww.mmu.ac.uk/the-guide/

Students’ Union

As a student at MMU you enjoy automatic freemembership of MMUnion.

MMUnion is the backbone of student life at MMU. Itis one of the biggest student organisations in the UKrepresenting the interests of around 35,000 studentsat our sites in Manchester and Cheshire.

We are led by a dedicated team of student officerswho are voted in by fellow students in annualelections and are here to ensure that you get the verybest out of your time at MMU. Our mission in life is tocater for all your needs throughout your universitycareer. So whether you want to meet new peopleduring Freshers, join a sports club or society in thefirst term, stand for election in your first year, or seekadvice about anything at any time, we’re here for you.

The Big Hello from MMUnion – 20th Sept to 5th OctA veritable smorgasbord of events and entertainmentto welcome new students to MMU, help you find like-minded people and have a bit of fun in those firstweeks of university life. Don’t miss Freshers Fair on24th and 25th of September and look out for yourinformation pack from MMUnion, which includes thelow down on student life at MMU.

Advice CentreRecognised as one of the leading student advice centres in thecountry, MMUnion’s Advice Centre offers free and impartialadvice on all the main issues affecting students at MMU. Theservice operates across all our university sites and campuses.

We directly improve students’ lives in a number ofimportant ways and can help you with funding, debt,housing and academic issues plus lots more.

We also have a freephone for calls to your LEA, StudentFinance Direct and the Student Loan Company to make sureyou get the funding that you need.

For more information see our website atwww.mmunion.co.uk/advice

ContactThe Advice Centre, Students’ Union,99 Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7ELTel: 0161 247 6533 Email: s.u.advice@mmu.ac.uk

Key to Alsager Campus1 Axis Theatre2 Contemporary Arts3 Daisy Bank4 Emberton Hall5 Exercise & Sport Science/Leisure

Management6 Hollinshead7 Kellett Hall8 Lecture Theatre9 Library10 Maynard11 Melrose12 Music13 Performance Studio14 Reception15 South Close16 Southfields Bungalow17 Sports Centre18 Swimming Pool19 The Lodge20 Wesley Centre21 Westfield Flat

Crewe Campus MapManchester City Centre and its surroundings

Inter-siteBus Stop

Railway

A53

4

Crew

eGre

enRoa

d

Crewe Station

113

22 23

12

6

16

4

2421

718

5

89

11

20

19 17

210

1514

3

Alsager Campus Map

Inter-siteBus Stop

Pikemere

Rd

Lodge

Rd

B50

78Sa

ndbac

hRd

Nor

thH

assallR

dto

B5088

&M

otorway

21

6 114

12

19

9

8

5

1116

18

4

3

7

15

13

10

17

20

2

Key to Crewe Campus1 Accommodation and Welfare2 Barlow Hall3 Booth Hall4 Brock5 Campus Shop6 College House7 Conference Centre8 Couzens Building9 Crewe Lecture Theatre10 Davenport Hall11 Delaney12 Frances Wood13 Gym14 Halfway House15 Harley Hall16 Laurence Building17 Library18 Maths Centre19 Reception20 Security Lodge21 Seeley Building22 Students’ Union23 Studio24 Wilson Building

2221

23

24

2019

18

192

17

15

3

5

14

13

12

11

23

8

7

5

35

4 3

1

27

3

7

19

20

M61

A58

A58

M66

M66

A58

M61

A6

A572

A580

A666

A56

M62

M60

A576

M602

A56

A56

A665

A6010

A5145

A51

03

B516

6/7

B509

3B5

117

B50

93

A57

A56

A34

A52

3

A6

A6

A34

A56

M6

A55

6

A6144

(M)

M60

M60

M56

M60

M60

A57

M60

A5145A560

M67

A635

A62

M62

M62

A627(M

)

M60

A662

A576

A62

A66

3

A66

4

M56M56

BoltonBury

Rochdale

Oldham

Ashton-under-Lyne

Stockport

Wilmslow

Altrincham

Stretford

Salford

ManchesterAirport

ManchesterManchesterCity CentreCity Centre

AytounAytoun

All SaintsAll SaintsElizabethElizabethGaskellGaskell

HollingsHollings

DidsburyDidsbury

ManchesterCity Centre

Aytoun

All Saints

Crewe & Alsager CampusesM6 (Junction 16)

ElizabethGaskell

Hollings

Didsbury

A57M

372

35

Safety

We work closely with the local Police to ensure that ourstudent communities are as safe as possible. Please becareful when you are out and about, particularly atnight, and stay with your friends. Don’t flaunt yourvaluables such as i-pods and mobiles and take care atcash points. Always make sure your property is wellsecured. You will be given lots of advice on personalsafety and security; please take heed of this and makesure you and your friends stay safe.

ContactPC Scott SchofieldUniversity Police Liaison Officer,Greater Manchester PoliceTel: 0161 275 7042

0161 248 3006

University SecuritySecurity Office, Cambridge Halls SouthTel: 0161 247 1334

www.makingmanchestersafer.com

University Security – Cheshire sitesCrewe: 0161 247 5200/5059Alsager: 0161 247 5550/5408

Lost property enquiries should be made in the first instanceto Reception in the building in which the property was lost.

Further InformationFurther information is available from all the services listedin this booklet. You should also check any information sentto you by your Department or Faculty.

This is the first MMU Welcome booklet we haveproduced and we would welcome your commentson the content. To complete the on-line survey go to

www.mmu.ac.uk/inductionsurvey

We’ll send you an MMU pen drive as a Thankyou!

On-line Evaluation SurveyDetails

38