University of Lincoln International Handbook 2013 (PDF)

Organise your travelArriving in the UK is easy, but you mayneed our help to organise your travel fromthe airport. We organise FREE airportpick ups on certain dates from LondonHeathrow Airport and Manchester Airport.We will be there to meet you and bring yousafely back to Lincoln!When to arriveIt is important to ensure that you arrive with enough time tosettle into your accommodation and become familiar withyour surroundings before beginning your studies.Welcome Week dates for 2013 are:Monday 23rd September toFriday 27th September 2013You should aim to arrive either before or during these dates.If you think that you are going to be late for the start of yourcourse, then you should inform us as soon as possible.Where to arriveIf you are travelling by air, the UK has many different airportsand you should think about which one you want to arrive atbefore you book your ticket. The University of Lincoln hasarranged a FREE Airport pick–up service for studentsarriving in to London Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport.You should check our website for more details of dates andhow to book.If you would prefer to fly into a regional airport which iscloser to Lincoln then you can choose Humberside Airportor East Midlands Airport. These airports have internationalconnections through European airports such as Amsterdam,Paris or Frankfurt.FREE Airport pick-serviceThe University will run a FREE airport pick-up service forstudents arriving into London Heathrow Airport and ManchesterAirport on the following dates:Thursday 19th SeptemberThursday 26th SeptemberThis a free service for students but you will need to bookin advance and early to avoid disappointment.The Airport taxi pick-up ServiceIf you are unable to use our FREE airport pick-up service wecan organise a taxi for you from your airport of arrival to theUniversity. We have negotiated excellent discounted rateson your behalf with a local taxi company, so you will receivea warm welcome at a reasonable price.Your taxi driver will meet you as you come through the arrivalsgate at the airport and transport you to Lincoln.If you wish to use either the free airport pick up service orthe paid taxi pick-up service, then you must book in advancethrough our website:The International Student Arrival Form is available onour website.If we know when you are arriving,we can be here to meet you.Remember to fill in your Arrival Form.International Student Handbook 2013/14www.lincoln.ac.uk11