Arrival procedures

Students can move in from 10am on the morning of Saturday 7th September 2013.

On arrivals weekend all keys can be collected from DRA Bistro which is at the rear of the facilities building. After 6pm and after the arrivals weekend keys will be issued from DRA Reception at the front of the facilities building. Students arriving after our normal opening hours they can contact the duty porter on 01334 467104.

Members of the Wardennial team, student committee and DRA staff will be available throughout the weekend to assist students with any queries and to direct students to their rooms. There are also a number of trolleys to help move luggage.

Getting to St Andrews

St Andrews has direct bus connections from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. Leuchars rail station is located 5 miles away, and has regular bus connections to St Andrews. More information on how to get to St Andrews.

Parking

There is ample parking at FPA. We would suggest that someone come to the facilities building to collect keys and then park your car in the car park closest to your building. You may have to walk up to 200m to reach some buildings. Please do not park on the grass or emergency access routes. There are no lifts in the apartments, Flats 1-3 are on the ground floor, 4-6 on the first floor, 7-9 on the second floor and 10-12 on the third floor.

Refreshments

Light refreshments will be available free in the bistro until 5.30pm each day. If you require something more substantial the Bistro will also be open for the sale of light meals and snacks.

Additional information

The hall committees run a range of activities throughout freshers week. Please have a look at the residence's Facebook page for up to date information.

For additional information, you may also contact: 

Student Accommodation Services
Butts Wynd, St Andrews, KY16 9AL
Open:  9:30am - 4:30pm
Telephone: +44 (0)1334 462510

Advice & Support Centre (ASC)
79 North Street, St Andrews, KY16 9AL
Open:  9:00am - 5:00pm
Telephone: +44 (0)1334 462020

Shopping

Groceries

Tesco Metro 138-140 Market Street, St Andrews, KY16 9PD

Morrisons 45 Largo Road, St Andrews, KY16 8PJ

Bedding and Kitchenware

Argos
157-159 South Street, Saint Andrews, KY16 9UP 

Things to do in St Andrews

The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) is located on The Scores, KY16 9AR.

Please visit the VisitScotland.com website, or phone the St Andrews Visitor Information Centre on +44 (0)1334 472021 for more information on what to see and do in and around St Andrews.