Commuting Students
GETTING HERE
Plan your journey ahead.
Save money on your journey:
• Stagecoach No.1 bus service runs between Coach Lane and City campus. This service is free for anyone with a valid student smartcard.
• Nexus Metro offer 30% discount off all adult season tickets for full-time students.
• Nexus also offer POP cards for different age groups and demographics; these can be used across public transport in the North East.
• Get a 16-25 Railcard for 1/3 off rail fares.
• Stagecoach Unirider, a discounted, unlimited travel bus pass specifically for full-time students.
• Explore more bus specific discounts offered to students.
YOUR TIME ON CAMPUS
If you've travelled onto campus, you will want to make it worthwhile. Here's our tips of ways to utilise your time well and what to do if you're waiting between lectures.
You may also find free facilities and support sessions for:
Across our City and Coach Lane Campuses, there are many study spaces open to students.
- Libraries – collaboration zones, quiet study spaces, computers, 24/7 access to our city campus library during term time
- Cafes & shops – our food outlets offer spaces for you to study while grabbing a snack.
Computers are available for student use across campus during opening hours. Most buildings have computer suites, but our City Campus boasts large IT Hubs such as Digital Commons and the Zone (Ellison Building).
At Northumbria we have dedicated areas for prayer and reflection. Spiritual Commons Rooms are located in our Student Central on City Campus. Whilst Coach Lane Quiet Room is set aside for prayer, meditation and reading for students of all faiths and life stances.
Whether you're exploring your career options, gaining experience, starting a business or planning for life after graduation, our Graduate Futures service is here to support you in developing the skills and confidence employers value and help you take the next step towards your goals.
Device charging points are available across campus for students to use, including in the library, classrooms and study spaces.
Lockers are available for all students to use in our City Campus Library. Business and Law students can rent a locker in CCE1.
Microwaves are free to use and can be found across campus, in different study spaces such as CCE1 café, the library, and in the Students' Union.
Water fountains are also available for free use in many locations.
Skills Plus is Northumbria’s skills programme providing online tutorials, drop-in sessions, and bookable appointments on academic skills such as writing, referencing, and research techniques.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find quick answers to common questions about travelling to uni.
When attending lectures, requirements may change depending on the module or course you study. However, it is important to always have a note-taking material, such as a notepad or a laptop.
Make sure you always have your student smartcard to hand when you’re on campus. This card will monitor your attendance and allow you to access the library and limited-access facilities.
Campus attendance requirements vary depending on your course. Your timetable will show your scheduled teaching sessions. Some courses have higher contact hours, while others require more independent study.
Your timetable will be available to view once you’ve enrolled, typically a few weeks before the semester begins.
Your timetable is available through your student portal once you've enrolled.
Many students work part-time while studying. If you’re considering working, you’ll need to ensure you balance your work commitments with studying.
International students on a Student visa may have restrictions on the number of hours they can work during term time. If you're an international student, you need to check your visa conditions.
Being a commuting student does not exclusively give you access to additional funding.
You might, however, find yourself eligible for one of the many funding support options at Northumbria.
Looking for more information?
If you’re a current student, you can find more information about commuting to University via the student portal.
If you’ve not joined us yet, then you can register your interest below for info directly to your inbox, or use our Live Chat in the bottom-right corner of this page.
