Pigiarvik (ᐱᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ) (formerly Robertson Hall) houses the University Archives, Admissions Services, the Undergraduate Recruitment Office, the Business Office, Awards Office, Information Technology Services, Human Resources, University Services, The Print Shop, University Communications, Campus Safety Services, Parking Services, meeting rooms and offices for the University Senate and Board of Governors.
Accessibility Guide
Designated Parking
5 Designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities available in level 2 of Parking Garage.
Exterior Entrance
Ramp access to front and back main entrances. Automatic doors at front and back entrances.
Tunnel Access
Tunnel entrance leading to elevator at basement level. Automatic doors at tunnel entrance.
Elevators
Two fully-accessible elevators.
Washrooms
Accessible washrooms on level 2 only.
Telephones
The only public phone in the building ( near tunnel entrance) is inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Classroom Areas
Not applicable
Study Areas
Some space in the main lobby, but otherwise inappropriate.
Food/Beverages
Vending machines on the fifth level. Closest cafeteria is the Peppermill, second level of the University Centre.
Existing Obstacles
Inaccessible washrooms on levels 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6; curb cuts; ramps are needed for the sidewalks on University Drive to enable wheelchair users to access the building from the street.
Remarks/Hints
Parking Garage cannot be accessed from the tunnel as there is no elevator. Must use exterior walkway which connects Pigiarvik to the Parking Garage from level 2. Persons in wheelchairs can access Pigiarvik through this exterior walkway if coming from University Drive.