Access Guide
Introduction
- The main entrance is located to the left of the building on level 2. There is level access to the main entrance from the building car park and drop-off. There is ramped access to the building car park and main entrance from street level. The main reception is to the right as you enter the main entrance. There is level access to the main reception from street level ground floor entrance via the accessible platform lift. The main reception is to the left from the accessible platform lift. The front ground floor lifts can also provide step free access from the ground floor entrance via Cafe Zero.
- Related link City Campus Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/city-campus-building
- Related link Student Services.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/student-services-glasgow-city-of-glasgow-college
- Related link The Refectory.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/refectory-glasgow
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The city campus is located in central Glasgow, off Cathedral Street which is close to the M8 motorway.
- There is Blue Badge parking beside the building on level 2. There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby. Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby. A public car park is available nearby.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Queen Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Campus Locations and Contact Us page of the College website for more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport website for details on buses and the Subway.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Help Choosing A Course from Professional Careers Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 0141 272 6578.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disposable puppy mats are available from reception for assistive dogs. An outside toilet area will possibly be added in the future.
Opening Times (Reception)
- Monday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:45.
- Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the side of the building, on level 2.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 430cm x 601cm (14ft 1in x 19ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is City Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located further towards the city centre, off Cathedral Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP George Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off Montrose Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 220cm x 550cm (7ft 3in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 270cm x 700cm (8ft 10in x 22ft 12in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow and Montrose Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in the turning circle of the building car park, near the main entrance.
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Comments
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- There are steep gradients on Montrose Street/Rottenrow.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on College Way, off Cathedral Street, to the left as you face the City Campus Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are City Campus Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the City Campus Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the City Campus Building.
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Comments
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- An intercom security barrier is in operation.
- There are 2 spaces available with a charging point for electric cars in the car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, to level 2.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the car park from Cathedral Street.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up from the slope towards the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are heavy 135cm wide revolving doors to the right at this entrance.
Entrance (Security Gates)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located throughout the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are the 90cm wide gates at each set of barriers, with standard gates being 50cm wide.
Reception (Main Reception - Second Floor)
- The main reception is located to the right as you enter the main entrance at second floor level.
- The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- There is a touch screen.
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Comments
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- Portable pagers for deaf alerts are available from the main reception.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main reception.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter, opposite the first aid room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 222cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 145cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located in the main reception area.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.