An Introduction to the Adult Centre
Why choose Aquinas?
We are an inclusive college, with a fantastic building and excellent facilities, offering courses which suit a variety of lifestyles, being entirely taught on a Monday and Tuesday evening. Our experienced tutors offer a high standard of teaching and a great level of support. We are a small adult centre, fostering a real sense of community.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We will make all reasonable adjustments to the college to avoid substantial disadvantage to any disabled student or other disabled person. If you are a disabled person, please ensure that we know what you need. There are designated toilets with access on the main corridor of the college building and lifts and ramps are also provided.
The Building
Our building is state-of-the-art, and our adult academic students have access to the classrooms, labs and facilities they need to explore their subject and mae the most of their studies.
Refreshments
There are vending machines in the college canteen, which dispense hot and cold drinks and snacks. All machines are card only. There are also machines which dispense bottled drinks and snacks on the first floor, in the cafe area. Fresh drinking water is available at various places around the college building; just bring an empty bottle.
Parking
We have a large car park adjacent tothe building. If you have an official blue badge, you can register at the Adult Education reception to obtain access to the designated disabled area near the building.
If you intend to travel to college on your bicycle, we have a secure covered bicycle shed near to the car park entrance of the college. You can obtain an access pass from reception.
IT
IT drop-in facilities are free to all students between 5.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings. You can print out essays, course documents or any other documents you require for your course. There are IT Technicians available from 5.30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evening to help with “logging in” to the college system or other technical issues or difficulties. Please just ask at reception if you need help or support with IT.
Learning Centre
Our Learning Centre is located on the 1st floor and all students enrolled on examination courses are welcome to visit the Learning Centre and use the facilities and services provided. The Learning Centre is a three floor integrated facility where complementary teams work together. We have IT Technicians, IT Support, Learning Support and Library Service staff providing a comprehensive range of resources, support and information services.
