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How to find your way around UEL’s campuses
How to find your way around UEL’s campuses Understanding our building codes One of the most important tasks to undertake in your first couple weeks at UEL is to orientate yourself. It is no mean feat to find your way around, but you will quickly learn where everything is. If you can’t find a building or room, don’t feel embarrassed or fretful, just stop and ask someone. There will be Student Ambassadors walking around the campus during the first week to help you. Once you get your timetable, it is a good idea to spend some time finding out where your lecture and seminar rooms are located before teaching starts. If you are a UEL graduate and know the campus, please help fellow postgraduate students. It is also a great way of helping.
At the back of this handbook, there are maps of the campuses showing the location and name of all the buildings on our campuses. Clear signage and banners around campus will point you in the direction of the buildings. Please note that buildings on each campus may have multiple entrances.
When you enter a building, how do you work out the direction in which to go? Look at the room number directions which tend to be by the door openings and by stairs. This will guide you. Overall, room numbers follow on from one another. However, always remember that there are exceptions to the rule. Generally, when you are given a room number, it should contain all the information you need to identify where the room is based. It should tell you the building, the floor, and the number of the room. Below are two examples.
Building Name Floor Room Number
EB.G.08 East Building
Ground 08 DL.3.15 Docklands Library Third floor 15 US.1.01 University Square Stratford First 01 UH.3.13 University House Stratford Third 13
There are some exceptions to this rule, but if ever you are struggling to find your room, our campus community is extremely friendly, and you can always ask someone to help.
If you are a student with a mobility or sensory impairment and you need further advice, ask at the main reception at each campus. Don’t forget, if you are confused or lost, just stop someone and ask for directions. Staff and students will be happy to help you.
