Sensory Guide: St Salvator’s Hall
St Salvator’s Hall (Sallies) is an undergraduate-only hall at the University of St Andrews. Half of the rooms are shared, and the other half are single rooms, all with shared bathrooms. All students are catered.
This sensory guide outlines what you might experience in key spaces within the building to help navigate the environment with greater comfort.
St Salvator’s Hall is located on The Scores, St Andrews (KY16 9AZ).
Main Lobby
Visual 👁
- Lots of natural light
- Seating along the window
- Spacious layout
Audio 👂
- Generally quiet, except for occasional foot traffic
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Carpeted floor provides a soft surface
- Mail is collected here, so occasional brief foot traffic
Dining Hall
Visual 👁
- Large space
- Wooden benches
Audio 👂
- Very noisy during mealtimes 🔉
- Sound sources include talking, scraping chairs, plates and cutlery, and kitchen noise
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Can feel busy at peak times
Smell 👃
- Strong food smells during meal service
Library
Visual 👁
- Large windows providing natural light
- Reading room with bookshelves
- Calm space for individual or small group study
Audio 👂
- Quiet, calming study environment
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Padded computer chairs
- Computers available
Common Room
Visual 👁
- Lots of natural light
- Variety of seating options
Audio 👂
- Quiet during the day unless someone is playing the grand piano
- Can become busy and noisy during events
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Comfortable seating, including padded chairs
Laundry Room
Visual 👁
- Small, enclosed space
- Bright overhead lights
Audio 👂
- Can be noisy when machines are running 🔉
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Limited space, shared machines
Smell 👃
- Strong detergent smells
Games Room
Visual 👁
- Bright overhead lights
- No windows
Audio 👂
- Noise from ping pong and pool tables during use
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Padded sofas
- Can feel very cold due to air conditioning
Shared Kitchens
Visual 👁
- Small space with limited floor area
- Small windows provide some natural light
Audio 👂
- Noise levels depend on number of users
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Shared between 7–14 students
- Cupboards available for student use
- Can feel cramped when in use
Smell 👃
- Potential food smells from cooking
Bedrooms
Visual 👁
- Several lighting options: main light, above-bed lights, desk lamp
- Variety of window sizes
Audio 👂
- Generally quiet, private space
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Limited floor space
Lawn
Visual 👁
- Expansive lawn in front of the building
- Surrounded by university buildings
Audio 👂
- Typically calm outdoor environment
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Open green space allows distance from indoor crowds
Address:
St Salvator’s Hall
The Scores
St Andrews, KY16 9AZ