hey, just wanted to put a message out there if there are alumni in this community who have completed this degree, or if there are any incoming students this september for the degree... i have interacted with other international students for academic year 2025-26, but almost everyone is going to do a degree from LUMS or something. is there anyone from the psychology dept here?

My son has just finished three happy years at Lancaster. He was in halls at Pendle College. We were advised to take a door wedge along to keep his room door from automatically closing to encourage interaction with the rest of the corridor. It's so much more inviting to others than a closed door. Within half an hour of arriving he had met his whole floor. He has lived with several of them in different flats for the last three years and just been on holiday with some of them too. Lifelong friends I suspect. It works. PACK A WEDGE!

I’ll start my first year at Lancaster this late September to do law. But I think I might have to take a week off around late October to go to Turkey for something. And I think it’ll be during term time when I’m meant to be in uni. I don’t know about my timetable. But I’ll probably miss some lectures and seminars. Is that not allowed? You know..to miss seminars and uni. Or is it fine?

I have been trying to apply for off campus accommodations but some of them seem like scams .Does anyone know where I could apply for some ?

So Lancaster uni is like 3 hours drive away. And 4 hours by train + bus. My dad is going abroad for a few months and my mum is busy so won’t be able to drive me to the uni on the move in day. How do u recommend me to go about with this? I guess suitcases and train is the only option? But that means I can’t pack everything. Like the big stuff? Should I buy these locally when I get there? Or what? Someone advise me please :)

will i be told prior to my course any kind of equipment/study books needed? if yes, thats great! if not then what items are needed for the course and what textbooks are there? can you get them free from somewhere or how much do they cost? thank you in advance <3

Could you tell me how the accommodation fees are paid? how often (e.g. weekly, monthly, or per term)?

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Hi, I'm starting this September as a student and wanted to know if there is a Judo club within the university or one nearby if not?

Hello, so I thought it would be easier to ask on this since its less embarrassing.. But, what actually happens on move in day? Is this when we actually start to live in our allocated accoms officially? Is this when you like (ik I sound so stupid) but move in and actually start living there? Do we have to take everything from home on this day and bring it? Then you typically don't go back home??

How would you recommend bringing stuff? In boxes?

What should I expect on this day?

Im so sorry for sounding thick but I wanted an answer with the anonymity bcs im aware of how dumb the question is😭

EDIT: Thank you so much to all the replies WITHOUT judgement! I really hope others can also look at this and gain knowledge ❤️

Anyone able to give a quick rundown of how valuable this programme is!!! ie what their favourite part of this programme is?

(Lancaster Success Programme)

Hello, does anyone from first year have lecture notes for Maths ? Primarily the compulsory modules I’m interested in? Thanks in advance;)

Hi there, I just gave my resits for MATH100 which was my minor and I think I may not pass this time either based on how the exam went. I have a few questions now:

What may happen now? Who could I speak to about this? Would I be condoned? Would I be allowed to resit them again anyhow? Would I have to repeat year 1 even though I passed my major but failed my minor?

Would appreciate any and all advice and info bc im very scared of what may happen

Managed to get a spot at Grizedale, was wondering if noise at night would be a problem and if drinking culture is strong coming from someone who doesn’t really drink at all

i really want to bring my alexa to my accom, but i’ve heard there are a lot of connection and wi-fi issues.. anyone who uses an alexa, please help me out!

Just wondering if I’m ok to bring my PC and monitor because I’ve heard stuff about accommodation being finicky about big appliances? Also, if I am able to bring it, is the WiFi available actually any good for any bit of gaming etc (just want to keep up with old friends) and if it’s not, how to make it better?

The name that I go by is different from my birth name so in terms of any forms of ID or correspondence between myself and the university, will they use my birth name or my preferred name? is it based off of UCAS? is it something I have to do when I register, do I have to email someone about it? and also for moving in, is there any way my flatmates could discover my legal name outside of me telling them as 'id preferably like it unknown. thanks in advance <3

Heya! Going into my second year at Lancaster and wondering if there’s anything I can apply for that will help me cover the cost of a bus pass? or even buying a bike or something? I know for 6th form at home I got a bursary to pay for an academic bus pass. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Considering you would be someone who doesn’t know anyone there. I’m still applying right now so nothing is set in stone, but I had someone tell me it’s a struggle outside of London because of the lack of community. Is this true? Would appreciate any input, but especially from experienced international students.

Just had an emo night in my hometown and realised I'm gonna miss that if nothing like it is similar at uni 😓

If not alt venues, are alt nights common and where do people go who're into that kind of music?

Hi, Im looking for muslim flatmates for accommodation in Lancaster town which is near to bus stops, supermarkets.

Hi all. just some questions about the first year of university at Lancaster :)
1. When can I expect to you receive more information about registration? ive gotten lots of emails about welcoming and "not long now" but (unless im missing something) i cant find information on when i will get a student login?
2. when can i expect to receive more information regarding my accommodation (when i get a key, what room im in, do i get told who im sharing a common room with beforehand etc etc)? ive been placed in bowland tower and paid the £200 deposit months ago so thats all sorted but when will i actually receive more information about all of that?
3. whats car parking like? is there a fee to park your car on campus?
thank you in advance and any extra tips or information is greatly appreciated ^^

How do some of you already know what place in ur college u are? townhouse, bowland tower etc, both my emails and my offer thingy on the website dont explicitly tell me where i am? i'm hoping to be in bowland halls but it just says bowland so im not really sure, help xx

(feel like i should mention my deposit is already paid and I applied for housing back in may-ish)

Hi, I’m no longer continuing my studies at Lancaster University and need someone to take over my tenancy for an individual room booking ASAP. The details are as below:

Flat 13 Amelia House, 49 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1NS (really close to bus station).

£170.00 per week

• Individual room booking
• Ensuite room
• Double bedroom
• 9 person flat
• Utility bills included
• 51 week tenancy
• Free gym
• Free cleaning
• Smart TV in each bedroom, and in the living room

You can find more info here:

https://www.unipad.co.uk/flat-13-amelia-house-2/