Sensory Guide: St Regulus Hall
St Regulus Hall (often referred to as Regs) is an undergraduate-only hall at the University of St Andrews. All students are catered, and most rooms are shared. Students living in the annexe also have access to the main hall facilities.
This sensory guide outlines what you might experience in key spaces across the building to support informed and comfortable use of the environment.
St Regulus Hall is located on Queen’s Terrace, St Andrews (KY16 9TQ).
Dining Hall
Visual 👁
- Windows provide natural light
Audio 👂
- Noisy during mealtimes 🔉
- Sound sources include talking, scraping chairs, plates and cutlery, and kitchen noise
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Hard chairs
- Can feel busy and crowded at peak times
Smell 👃
- Strong food smells during meal service
Library
Visual 👁
- Large windows providing natural light
- Shelving with a variety of donated books
- Piano and chess table present
Audio 👂
- Generally quiet, with a relaxed social atmosphere
- Carpet helps dampen the sound of footsteps
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Chairs and tables available
- Calm, flexible space for study or quiet socialising
Computer Room
Visual 👁
- Six computers available
- Desks and chairs
- Large windows provide plenty of natural light
Audio 👂
- Quiet study space
- Printer noise when in use
- Can become very busy during exam periods
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Computers are relatively close together
- Always open, which may increase footfall at peak times
Common Room
Visual 👁
- Pale blue walls
- Spacious layout
- TV, DVD player, and games console
- Piano present
Audio 👂
- Noise levels vary depending on use
- Social events such as film nights take place here
- Carpet dampens sound of footsteps
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Couches and padded chairs
- Table with hard chairs
Games Room
Visual 👁
- Pool table, table tennis, and table football
- Vending machines
Audio 👂
- Often loud due to social events and parties 🔉
- Expect crowds and loud music at busy times
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Can feel crowded during events
Laundry Room
Visual 👁
- Small, enclosed space
Audio 👂
- Can be noisy when machines are running 🔉
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Three washing machines and three dryers shared between residents
Smell 👃
- Strong detergent smells
Shared Kitchens
Visual 👁
- One kitchen located at the end of each corridor
Audio 👂
- Noise levels increase when multiple people are using the space
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Can feel cramped when busy
- Can become messy or feel unclean at times
Smell 👃
- Potential food smells from cooking
Bedrooms
Visual 👁
- 98 single standard rooms
- 76 shared standard rooms
- 2 shared en suite rooms
- Cream-coloured walls
- Window provides natural light
- Blackout curtains provided
- Several lighting options: main light and desk lamp
Audio 👂
- Generally quieter, private sleeping spaces
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Carpeted floors
- Limited floor space
Gardens
Visual 👁
- Three garden spaces available to residents:
- Attached to the main building
- Located behind the annexe
- A plot across the road
Audio 👂
- Generally calm outdoor environments
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Outdoor space allows distance from indoor noise and crowds
Address:
St Regulus Hall
Queen’s Terrace
St Andrews, KY16 9TQ