Description
Who are we and what do we do?
The Commuting Students Network provides a platform for students who commute to connect with others facing similar circumstances. Many commuters find it challenging to fully engage in university life due to their outside commitments. This network aims to offer support, build connections, and create a sense of belonging for these students.
Every week, we aim to hold weekly session's within the Commuter’s Lounge that members can get involved in. Additionally, we will be hosting regular social events for commuting students to meet face-to-face and online in order to build up friendships. Want to find out about our upcoming events? Click here! You can stay up to date with us through our Instagram and TikTok accounts. Once you are an official member, you will be invited to a member-only WhatsApp and Facebook page. A member of the committee will email these over. To access all our social media's, resources, and more, make sure to check out our LinkTree!
The Commuter's Lounge
We also have our very own Commuter’s Network Lounge, with homely facilities designed to give commuting students a 'home from home'. The Lounge is situated next to Alwyn Car Park, about two minutes from the Kenneth Kettle Building. We have comfy sofas, dining table, microwave and fridge, a shower, lockers, network PCs and printer. In order to access the Lounge, you must live 5 miles or more from campus. The Lounge is open to all full-time student's, as long as you meet the 5 mile radius. Additionally, the Lounge is open to students who are both part time and mature, even if they live less than 5 miles away (please note you must be both mature and part time to be eligible).
How do I gain access to the commuter's lounge?
You can join the Commuting Students Network for a small fee of £5, joining the network will allow you to gain access to the Lounge! Once you have purchased your membership online, the activities team will need to verify that you live 5 miles or more from campus (or that you are both mature and part-time). Once the activities team have verified your membership, they will send you an email confirming your access to the Lounge. This email will also instruct you on how to get key-card access. Please do note gaining access to the lounge can take 3-5 business days, this can vary based on how busy the activities team is (e.g. fresher's week).
Contact Us
If you need to get into contact with us for any reason, please email us at SU_commuting@winchester.ac.uk. Additionally, you can get in touch with the committee through our various social media pages and groups.
Upcoming Event's
Winter walks: Come join the network on our walks to the Christmas Market in Winchester city centre, we will be offering a free hot drink. The link to sign-up has been sent via email.
Thursday 12th - 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 18th - 12pm to 2pm
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
MEMBERSHIP T&Cs
Where an activity group (sports team/society/representational network) has a competitive element or other external factors that affect the number of participants, your membership may be subject to criteria other than joining the group via this website. If this results in your membership not being able to be accepted, you will be informed (with any relevant details) and your membership will be refunded.
Membership will not normally be refunded if you cease being a student, if you voluntarily end your membership, or if you are subject to disciplinary action that removes your membership status.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By joining this activity group you are confirming your compliance with Student Union policies and bye-laws, particularly as it pertains to conduct, personal safety and acceptable behaviour.
Initiations: At no point should you feel pressured to drink and get involved in what others are doing, for example to join in with drinking games or ‘challenges’, if you don’t want to. If you are part of an activity group it is completely your choice whether or not you attend a social event. Activity groups are prohibited from carrying out initiation ceremonies, or any initiation-type behaviour, either on or off campus. If you ever feel pressured to take part in social activities as part of an activity group, we would strongly encourage you to report it to us here: https://www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/report It is our upmost priority that you feel safe engaging in Union activity, and there is support available for you if you have experienced or witnessed anything that made you feel uncomfortable or concerned you.
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