International Student Handbook 2012 - University of Lincoln

Arrange your AccommodationIt is important to decide which type ofaccommodation you want before youarrive in Lincoln. This section providesinformation on the different types ofaccomodation available.Where you live is a very important factor in your successas a student in the UK. When you live in comfortableaccommodation which meets your needs, you will be ableto study and relax more easily, allowing you to make themost of your time here. We recommend that you organiseyour accommodation as soon as you have accepted aplace on a course.You can choose from a fantastic range of accommodationin Lincoln, most of which is situated around the attractivewaterside of the Brayford Pool Marina. There are alsooptions in the City Centre and in the Cathedral Quarter.The main University campus is centrally located and allaccommodation, whether on campus or off campus, iswithin short walking distance.The University’s Accommodation Service has a number oflandlords who have developed residential Partnership Hallsfor students. These sites have been developed in associationwith the Accommodation Service in respect of their location,statutory health and safety issues, facilities and provision ofservice to students.This means that students can find a safe, well-managed,place to live within a five-minute walk of the main campus.The University is also part of the City of Lincoln StudentAccreditation Scheme which provides a set of standards forlandlords to provide safe, secure, well-managed housing.You can find general virtual tours on our website which willgive you the opportunity to see the type of accommodationwe have in Lincoln.Applying for your accommodationApplying for accommodation at the University of Lincolnis simple. As long as you have accepted an offer of acourse, you can apply for accommodation using our on-lineAccommodation application form.The Accommodation application form is availableon our website.Every effort will be made to ensure that you have theaccommodation of your choice. We aim to find all internationalstudents a place in their preferred accommodation oraccommodation of a similar style and price, pending demand.Wherever you choose to live during your time here, you cancontact our Residential Services Team for support and adviceon any issue: +44 (0)1522 886231 or 886195 or emailaccommodation@lincoln.ac.uk.Allocation ProcessPlease note all offers of accommodation are sent by email to theaddress which you provide in your accommodation application.You should monitor that email address regularly to avoid missingany instructions. You can change your preferred email addressby logging into the system.Temporary AccommodationIf you are unable to arrange your accommodation in advancethen we can send you a list of local hotels and guest houses foryou to book in advance of your arrival. As long as you inform usof your plans we can arrange viewings for you.International Student Handbook 2012/13www.lincoln.ac.uk10