Accommodation and Support

The on-campus residences at Lancaster University are located in colleges, and as a result of a major building programme we have some of the best student accommodation in the country. All residences have

All on-campus student rooms have network points, so, for a small annual charge, students with their own PC can get unlimited internet access from their own rooms.

kitchen facilities for self-catering. Most college accommodation consists of single study bedrooms, with private shower and toilet facilities. There is a telephone in every student room allowing outgoing and incoming calls (including voicemail)with free cross-campus calls.

The majority of first year undergraduates are allocated a room on campus and over half of the total number of undergraduates live in University-owned accommodation in Lancaster and the surrounding area. First year on-campus accommodation is guaranteed for applicants who firmly accept an offer of a place at Lancaster (and then meet the conditions of the offer).

Support Services

Lancaster University has a strong support network which aims to help students make the most of their time at Lancaster. This is provided partly by the college system, but also by a Counselling Service and a Disabilities Service. The University has an active policy of access to higher education for disabled students and mature students. We particularly encourage applications in these areas.

All students at Lancaster are automatically members of the Lancaster University Students' Union (LUSU). The Union deals with welfare matters and represents students on University committees. The Union organises entertainment on campus and at its social centre and nightclub, the Sugar House, in the centre of the city. Over 60 clubs and societies are affiliated to LUSU which cater for sporting, leisure, political, outdoor, religious, cultural and educational pursuits. You'll find out about all the societies at the Societies Bazaar held in Intro Week. The Union also runs shops on the Bailrigg campus, selling stationery, gifts, non-prescription medication and second-hand books.