Digital Technologies How To Guides
Our helpful guides can assist you with a range of common IT issues you may face when getting started at university, including multi-factor authentication, passwords, WiFi, and email.
How to Guides
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International Student Hub
Supporting You at Lincoln
Studying in another country can be challenging, from communicating in a new language and adapting to different ways of learning, to making new friends and socialising. That's why we've brought together a range of information and links to help you get settled.
Did you miss Welcome Week? In addition to a digital copy of the International Student Handbook, you'll find copies of the welcome week slides on our SharePoint site. You must be logged into your student account in order to access it.
Events around Campus
Once you are enrolled and have attended the range of helpful events and activities available during Welcome Week, we'll continue to run events throughout the year to help support you in various aspects of your academic study and social life here at Lincoln.
You can access a timetable of upcoming events below. Check back regularly as we will be updating this with new events from various departments around campus.
| Event Date | Event Sessions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 29 July | 11am to 12pm: Job Search for International Student’s (Online) | ||
| Tuesday 30 July | 3pm to 4pm: How to Prepare for Interviews and Assessment Centres (Online) | ||
| Wednesday 31 July | 10am to 12pm: English for Dissertation Writing (Online) | 11am to 12pm: Writing with ADHD at university (Online) | |
| Thursday 1 August | 10am to 12pm: English for Dissertation Writing (Online) | 11am to 12pm: How to feel confident about your future career (Online) | 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Coffee & Conversation (UL102) |
| Friday 2 August | |||
| Weekend | |||
Events in the next few weeks
| Event Date | Event Sessions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 5 August | |||
| Tuesday 6 August | |||
| Wednesday 7 August | |||
| Thursday 8 August | 10am to 11am: Critical writing (Online) | ||
| Friday 9 August | 12pm to 1pm: How to use LinkedIn (Online) | ||
| Weekend | |||
| Event Date | Event Sessions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 August | |||
| Tuesday 13 August | 1pm to 2pm: Job search for International Students (Online) | 2pm to 3pm: How to manage application stress (Online) | |
| Wednesday 14 August | |||
| Thursday 15 August | 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Reading Club (UL102) | 1pm to 2pm: How to write stand out CV’s and Cover Letters (Online) | |
| Friday 16 August | |||
| Weekend | |||
Support and Services
In addition to a range of events to help you adjust to studying in the UK, we offer a range of help and support services for both personal and academic matters to help you settle in and make the most of your time at Lincoln.
Student Support and Wellbeing
At the University of Lincoln, we take great pride in placing our students at the heart of everything we do. We understand that leaving home, starting university, and embarking on your future career is a big step, but at Lincoln, it’s not one you have to take alone.
Our Student Support Centre is situated at the heart of our Brayford Pool Campus and is the first port of call for helping you to find the support you may need. Our specialist teams offer free, impartial, and confidential advice and information on an array of topics - from fees, funding, and making payments, to housing, visas, and legal issues.
As soon as you have enrolled at the University, you will be able to register with our on-campus Health Centre and you can also seek specialist advice from our Student Wellbeing Centre. The team includes student wellbeing advisors, mental health advisors, and counsellors who can provide advice and guidance in relation to disability, medical conditions, learning differences, and mental health.
Student Life
Living in a new country can be an amazing experience, but sometimes you need bit bit more help with learning where to go. Here you will find some resources to help you settle into life as a student in Lincoln.
Living in the UK
Our Living in the UK guide can provide useful advice and information to help you plan your finances, both before you start your course at the University of Lincoln and during your studies.
Student Life
Our Student Life blog hosts a range of helpful information and tips to help you settle in, all written by current students. Read about the experiences of other students here at Lincoln.
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IT Requirements & Software Availability
Before purchasing a laptop or software please consult this guide and check what is provided by the University and if specific laptop specifications are suggested for your Programme.
Accommodation for International Students
If you are looking for guidance on finding accommodation, you can visit our dedicated accommodation for international students pages.
Accommodation Support for Current Residents
If you are living in University managed accommodation, our ResLife Team provide you with opportunities to settle in, meet new people and have a great experience throughout the year.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
The University of Lincoln is proud of its vibrant and diverse multicultural community and recognises the importance that faith, belief, values and spirituality play in the lives of many people.
Careers Support
Preparing you for your future career in the global graduate jobs market shapes your student experience from the day that you enrol. Alongside our industry-engaged approach to teaching, we have a dedicated, award-winning Careers team to support you throughout your time at Lincoln and beyond You can access a wealth of resources on our Careers and Employability website, including a dedicated Careers Guide for International Students.
Access Careers Support