Discover support, services, spaces, and communities

Whether you are new to the University, exploring a new diagnosis or understanding more about yourself, or looking for additional support, there are a range of services and resources available to help you.

This guide brings together information on the support available, what to expect in different campus spaces, and opportunities to find community and connection during your time at Bath.

 

Information on university spaces

For most spaces on campus, the following resources provide useful information: 

• There is an excellent guide on how to navigate campus; it explains building and room numbers, including exception cases! You can also find maps of key facilities such as toilets and showers.
• The location pages on the University website contain key information about each building. You can expect to find GPS coordinates, a description of what the building is mainly used for, and some contain links to opening time information. 
• AccessAble have detailed guides for most university buildings; including including food outlets, student accommodation, and social spaces, and study spaces. There are also route guides which give some information on navigation between buildings.
• This blog on calm spaces outlines different places that may be suitable restorative spaces on campus, and lower sensory provision.

For teaching and learning spaces, such as lecture halls and seminar rooms, you can usually find key information and images on the room bookings page. The Students' Union also have a blog on quiet study spaces. 

For campus shops and food outlets, you can find key information on opening times on the website. There is also a sensory map for Fresh, which shows key features and layout. 

Finding community

If you're wanting to meet with other autistic students, there are several great options:

• Disability Action Group (DAG) is a student-run community group for any student who identifies as disabled, and non-disabled allies. The group organises events, talks, and opportunities to socialise.
• Autism Social Group is facilitated by the Disability Service, and provides a space to socialise with other autistic students. 

Of course, there are lots of other ways to 'find your people' at University - particularly if you read the navigation guide above!!

For example, there are lots of interest-based societies and events in accommodation. 

 

Where to go for support and advice

There are many services and resources you can lean on if you need support at Bath. Here are a few suggestions:

• The Disability Service can support you as an applicant or as a current student. They can provide advice, help liaise with your department around study adjustments, and support you in applying for specialist one to one support and equipment.
• As a new student, you can join the Campus Buddy Scheme, which is open to incoming autistic students, as well as students with anxiety. The scheme matches you with a current student, who will informally support with social and practical aspects of student life.
• Get in touch with ResLife for anything related to university student accommodation.