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The wait is nearly over and we can't wait to welcome our new students to Lincoln! As we get closer to the start of term, we want to make sure that you have all the important information you need, covering the essential and recommended tasks to complete before you arrive.
Confirming your personal details and place on your course is the first step in officially joining the University and becoming a student. All students need to enrol at the start of each year of study, and you can find out how, with our step-by-step guide.
Before you arrive in Lincoln you will need to have secured your accommodation, worked out what you will be bringing with you, and booked an arrivals slot.
The University of Lincoln manages six halls of residence all within walking distance to our Brayford Pool Campus. As a new undergraduate student, you are guaranteed a room offer if you apply before 31 of August 2024.
Discover our award-winning accommodation through 360 tours and book your room once you have made the University of Lincoln your firm or insurance choice on UCAS. You can do this directly via the Accommodation portal.
Knowing what to bring with you and what to leave behind can be hard, especially if you have limited space. If you are living in University-managed accommodation, check out our Packing for University Guide for what to pack and what is included.
Once your accommodation choice has been confirmed and you have completed the online accommodation induction, you can book an arrivals slot and see the details of your room. You will receive confirmation details by email, but if you have any questions, our Accommodation Team will be happy to help.
If your tuition fees are not paid by a sponsor or by Student Finance, you will need to pay them directly. Find out how to pay for your tuition fees and accommodation fees by using our helpful guide.
Ahead of starting your course, download the UniLincoln app, your essential companion to university life. You can use it to check your timetable, record your attendance, and explore all that the University of Lincoln has to offer.
Your first week of university is called Welcome Week (or ‘Freshers week’) and, for most new students, starts on Monday 16 September 2024.
Find out what induction events are scheduled by going to our Welcome Week website and finding your programme's timetable (you can also find this link in the ‘UniLincoln’ app).
Lincoln Students’ Union puts your student experience at the heart of everything they do. Through a variety of services, events, and campaigns, they are here to make your time at university the best it can be. They represent you, and your student leaders are here to support you.
Additionally, they are the home of Lincoln’s sports teams and societies, and they organise the Official Lincoln Freshers Week. You can see what events the Students’ Union will be hosting by visiting the Freshers Week website.
Blackboard is your go-to place for learning at university and is known as a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This is where you will find all your programme materials, reading lists, and much more.
Before your course starts, you will have access to introductory materials, course requirements, and any pre-sessional work assigned to you – you will need to have completed your registration and enrolment tasks in order to access Blackboard.
Before purchasing a laptop or any specific software, please check for any programme requirements and make use of our IT Requirements and Software availability help guide. All students will have access to the Microsoft 365 suite, and some programmes have access to specific software as part of their course.
At university, you will use email as one of the main ways of contacting your tutors and receiving updates about what’s happening on campus.
You will have access to your student email account on (Microsoft Outlook) once you have completed your registration and enrolment tasks. We strongly recommend keeping on top of your emails as soon as you have access, so you don’t miss any important notifications.
Students in the UK can register for the on-campus doctors before they arrive in Lincoln. If you are able to we strongly recommend you do this as soon as possible. The health centre is located at the heart of campus.
Unibuddy Community provides a safe, official space for you to meet and get to know other new students before you arrive at Lincoln. Through Unibuddy Community, you can meet other offer holders studying your course, discuss shared interests and hobbies, learn more about Lincoln, and find others living in or near your chosen accommodation.
Being away from home can be daunting at first, but Lincoln will soon feel like home. You can get a headstart by getting to know our Brayford Pool Campus and the surrounding city, by watching our student-led campus tour and city tour.
You can also access a range of helpful campus maps on our website.
Studying at university can present academic and personal challenges, but it's important to know that you're not alone and that we're here to support you through every step of your journey with us. To make sure you get the support you need, we suggest looking into each service and how they can help you.
To make sure you can get the support you need, we suggest looking into each service and how they can help you before you arrive.
Alongside extensive student support for career planning and skills development, the team offer advice on all aspects of the recruitment process – from part time work to graduate roles, they are here to help.
The Students’ Union Advice Centre has a team of trained Advisors who can provide you with impartial and confidential advice, support and representation, independent of the University. We also provide cost of living support to students who may be experiencing difficulties.
The two libraries on campus provide flexible study and learning spaces, along with a wide range of subject-specific books, resources and study skill guides, laptop loans and printing facilities.
Through our Multi-Faith Chaplaincy service, we offer pastoral care, a confidential listening ear and spiritual support to anyone in our University community, no matter whether you consider yourself religious or not.
We provide you with opportunities to settle-in, meet new people and have a great experience throughout the year with our planned programme of events, excursions and activities.
The Estates Support Desk handles estates requests from students and staff. We aim to resolve all requests in a timely manner and in line with our published service levels. This covers both Estates and Campus Services related works.
The University Wellbeing team are there to support all students, but we would strongly suggest getting in contact with us if you require extra support.
We would suggest getting in contact with us before you start university if you experience any of the following: a specific learning difficulty, a mental health difficulty, a physical disability, a long-term medical condition.
We can advise you on what support is available and set up a Personalised Academic Study Support (PASS) plan if required.
To help keep your university accounts secure, we have introduced multi-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security when logging in.
Downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app is the fastest and most secure way to access your university accounts.
As well as the tasks all new students must complete, international students will also need to complete additional tasks before they arrive in the UK.
Most international students will require a visa to study in the UK. If you require support with the application process, please use the CAS and Visa support pages.
Our pre-departure and arrivals guide provides information to help you prepare for your journey to the UK and to campus, alongside advice and tips on settling in during your first few weeks as a student.
Our International College aims to help students develop the academic English and study skills required for degree-level study. Find out the support available on our in-sessional support page.
If you have completed all the tasks relevant to you, congratulations! You are as ready to start your studies at the University of Lincoln. Once you arrive in Lincoln for your first week, there will be a few important tasks for you to complete.