A home from home... Accommodation at the University of Lincoln

A home from home... Accommodation at the University of Lincoln

Contents Introduction 03 Introduction 04-07 The Student Village Lincoln Courts On-Campus Accommodation 08-09 Campus Map 10-13 University Partnership Halls Off-Campus Accommodation Brayford Quay Hayes Wharf The Junxion Park Court The Pavilions 14 University Associate Halls Off-Campus Accommodation Aqua House Brayford Court Cathedral Street Apartments College Mews Danesgate House Hayes House Choosing where to live whilst studying is a big decision so it s important to find out what s available and choose the right accommodation for you. We want you to get the most out of your time in Lincoln and this guide is designed to help you find the accommodation that suits you best. The University of Lincoln s main Brayford Pool campus is based in the city centre and all accommodation is based either oncampus or a short walking distance away. The University offers a wide choice of rooms in modern self-catering apartments. For students studying at our Riseholme Park campus, there is the option of on-site accommodation in catered halls of residence. You may choose to live in University accommodation or in one of the University-approved private developments. Whatever you decide, the University will assist all first year applicants in sourcing accommodation which is registered with the University Residential Services Office, should you require it. 15 Riseholme Park 16 How to view and apply a sense of belonging 2

The Student Village Lincoln Courts On-Campus Accommodation The Lincoln Courts is a stunning waterfront accommodation complex, situated on-campus in the heart of the Student Village. You ll be close to the University s academic buildings, Student Support Centre and the Engine Shed, and the city centre is just a short walk away. Within a couple of hours of moving in with my housemates we were all getting on really well. When we re not in classes or lectures we are usually doing something together, whether it s cooking, going on nights out or doing work. Heather Runcorn The complex is made up of 17 contemporary buildings of self-catered apartments, each apartment housing five to eight students. In total there are 1,037 furnished student. Some apartments have rooms designed specifically for students with disabilities. Fees for apartments in Lincoln Courts include both heating and electricity bills, plus personal possessions insurance and free University internet access. Facilities En-suite rooms are available Fully fitted kitchen Disabled access Launderette facilities 24 hour on-campus security Free internet telephone service (option for free calls to home and halls) Bicycle storage Standard room Every room is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and drawers. Free, 24-hour access to the University broadband network is also available. En-suite room In addition to all the facilities in a standard room, these rooms have en-suite bathrooms which include a shower, basin and toilet. What s available? Each apartment has fully fitted kitchen/dining facilities with cookers, a fridge, microwaves, kettle, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and mop and bucket. All rooms are fully furnished. 4 not just a room

a whole waterfront community The Student Village Lincoln Courts 6

Campus Map 8 5 25 22 13 A A57 14 16 1 F G Way Brayford H Carholme C Tritton Rd B1272 West Parade J Rd 11 Yarborough L 3 7 Brayford Wharf North 8 5 Minutes 9 Ropewalk The Avenue 6 Road B County Hall Newland 26 23 Entrance to Car Park Retail Park The Lawn Carline Road Brayford Pool 2 10 24 Footpath 12 15 4 Bray City Hall rd fo Union Road Police East arf Wh D E 27 St Mark Street Spring Hill West Parade Fee Beaumont Wigford Way High Street Castle Drury Lane Hungate Mint St Guildhall St High Street Tentercroft St lgate Michae The Strait Steep HIll Clasketgate Saltergate City Centre Grantham St Silver St St Mary's Street Train Station 17 Eastgate 19 K Minster Danesgate Lincoln Cathedral Broadgate Canwick Yard Usher Gallery 18 Pottergate Lindum Road B1308 Monks Road Bus Station I A15 Rd Wragby The Student Village A Key Primary Route Primary Route Secondary Route Pedestrianised Public Parking Lincoln Courts University Partnership Halls B C D E F Brayford Quay Hayes Wharf The Junxion Park Court The Pavilions University Associate Halls G H I J K L Aqua House Brayford Court Cathedral St. Apt s College Mews Danesgate House Hayes House Walking route from rail/bus Public Car Parking The Cathedral Quarter is 12 minutes walk from the Brayford Main Campus. University Parking Permit Only Parking & Open Day Parking VIP Car Parking Walking distances (end to end) Central Campus 3 minutes Brayford Quarter 5 minutes Brayford (Main Campus) 1. Bridge House 2. Lincoln Canoe Club 3. EMMTEC 4. Engine Shed 5. Estates & Facilities 6. Main Administrative Building 7. Media, Humanities & Technology Building 8. PCT (Health Centre) & Student Services 9. Architecture Building 10. Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) 11. Science Centre 12. Sparkhouse Studios 13. Sports and Recreation Centre 14. Student Village (Accommodation) 15. Library 16. Village Hall 22. Witham House 23. Harrison House 24. Enterprise@Lincoln 25. Think Tank 26. Lincoln School of Engineering (from June 2011) 27. Business School (from January 2011) Cathedral Quarter 17. Chad Varah 18. Greestone Building & Tithe Barn 19. Thomas Parker House

University Partnership Halls Off-Campus Accommodation These developments are located off-campus but are adjacent to the University, within five minutes walk from the main Brayford Pool campus. Hayes Wharf Hayes Wharf is a purpose-built student residence overlooking the Brayford Pool campus. Its 224 en-suite are provided in shared apartments of two-five. Facilities include an LCD television in every apartment, on-site laundry facilities and internet access. Personal possessions insurance is included. For further information please visit: www.clubeasy.com/lincoln/cityinfo.aspx Situated on Carholme Road 224 en-suite everything s on your doorstep Brayford Quay This development is situated opposite the University on Brayford Wharf North and overlooks the waterfront. Its 336 en-suite are divided into six-bedroom apartments. Facilities include broadband internet access, a television in each kitchen/lounge area with Freeview and free TV licence. For further information please visit: www.crm-students.com/student-accommodation/ uk/lincoln Situated on Brayford Wharf North 336 en-suite The Junxion Located in the city centre, just opposite the Library and the Engine Shed, The Junxion offers 569 en-suite provided in four, five or six-bedroom apartments with fully fitted kitchens/dining/ lounge areas. Designed around a central courtyard, facilities include a lounge, launderette and cash machines. All apartments have leather sofas, 32 LCD televisions, free TV licence, Freeview and Sky Sports and dishwashers. Contents insurance and broadband internet in all is included in the rent. For further information please visit: www.mezzino.co.uk/the_junxion.php Situated on Brayford Wharf East 569 en-suite 10

Park Court Conveniently located close to the Brayford Pool campus, and a two minute walk to the city centre, Park Court (on Park Street, just off Beaumont Fee) is a purpose built development offering 289 en-suite study arranged as four and five-bedroom apartments with a shared fully fitted kitchen. Facilities include on-site laundry facilities, a lounge with 50 Plasma TV, Freeview and DVD player, a pool table, games machines and vending machines. For further information please visit: www.touchstonestudentliving.co.uk/studentaccommodation-lincoln Situated on Park Street 289 en-suite Lincoln is a very safe and quiet city (in a good way!) It s different to my hometown, Beijing, but I m enjoying it a lot and not missing home. Everyone has been so helpful and friendly. Evan Beijing The Pavilions The Pavilions are adjacent to the University s Sports and Recreation Centre. The accommodation provides 1,329 ensuite bedspaces ranging from self-contained studio flats to six-bedroom apartments which include leather sofas, 32 LCD televisions with free TV licence, Freeview and Sky Sports, and dishwashers. It has a coffee bar lounge which has Sky TV, pool tables, air-hockey and vending machines. There is also an on-site launderette. Contents insurance and broadband internet in all is included. For further information please visit: http://digpavilions.co.uk Situated on Ruston Way 1,329 en-suite 12 a new beginning

University Associate Halls Off-Campus Accommodation Riseholme Park These developments are located off-campus but are all within five to fifteen minutes walk from the University and city centre. Aqua House Aqua House is situated on the north bank of the Fossdyke canal, on Harvey Street, less than half a mile from the city centre and the main Brayford Pool campus. The building consists of 80 study (with television and telephone/wireless internet access). Kitchens (with dishwashers), bathrooms and laundry facilities are shared. Brayford Court This purpose built development of 22 apartments each containing between three and six is situated on Carholme Road, only a few minutes walk from the main Brayford Pool campus. Each kitchen is fully equipped and includes crockery and cutlery. Bedrooms have wireless internet access. Cathedral Street Apartments Located close to the School of Art and Design (Greestone Building and Thomas Parker House) this development of 94 study bed spaces comprises 24 apartments from two-six with shared kitchens and shower rooms. Each apartment has its own separate lounge. It offers free broadband internet and telephone line. Possessions insurance is included. College Mews Located close to the Brayford Pool campus on Holmes Road, College Mews has 25 en-suite study which have shared kitchens plus on-site laundry facilities. Some rooms have original exposed brickwork and pillars. It offers free broadband internet. Danesgate House Danesgate House is located on Grantham Street in the city centre and is close to the School of Art and Design (Greestone Building and Thomas Parker House). It has a residents bar, TV/games room and a cyber suite with free internet access. The apartments have shared kitchens/shower rooms with a basement laundry and each study bedroom has a vanity unit with washbasin and television point. It has wireless broadband. For students studying agriculture, animalrelated and biological science courses, residential student accommodation is located in the stunning setting of Riseholme Park. The Riseholme Estate has more than 20 hectares of mixed woodlands and a lake. Riseholme Park offers single room accommodation in traditional style halls of residence. It is situated just five minutes away from the centre of Lincoln by car or bus. A shuttle bus runs daily between Riseholme and the Brayford Pool campus. The accommodation includes catering facilities and fees cover all meals on a half board basis (breakfast and evening meal). After enrolment, you can apply for a permit to park in the on-site car park. All rooms are fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and drawers. Each block has shared bathroom, shower and toilet facilities and each corridor area has its own kitchenette, which is supplied with basic equipment for the preparation of snacks or small meals. Facilities Fully furnished rooms with bedding (sheets, pillows, duvets and covers) laundered by the University Meals on a half-board basis 7 days per week during term time Area for basic food preparation Warden service Access to sports facilities Wireless internet service Personal possessions insurance cover What s available? Chaplin Hall For students under the age of 18 years Wordsworth Hall For students aged 18 years + Harvey Hall For students aged 18 years + on Higher Education courses Please note: Students can opt to live in Lincoln rather than Riseholme if they prefer as a shuttle bus runs between the two campuses. 14 Hayes House Purpose built in 1999, Hayes House is only yards away from the main Brayford Pool campus located on Carholme Road. The 19 en-suite study (with wireless broadband) have double glazed windows and shared kitchen facilities with dishwasher, cable TV and on-site laundry.

How to view and apply Viewing accommodation You can view the University s accommodation if you visit us on an Open Day. Visit www.lincoln.ac.uk/opendays for details. Applying for accommodation Applying for accommodation at Lincoln is simple. An Accommodation Application Form will be sent out with the formal written course offer from our Admissions Office. Simply fill out the form stating your preference of accommodation. It can be returned at any time, although applicants should note that returned forms are recorded and processed in date order of receipt. Every effort will be made to ensure that you have the accommodation of your choice, depending on demand. Further information Visit www.lincoln.ac.uk/accommodation to find out more about student accommodation at the University and within Lincoln. Residential Services Telephone: +44 (0)1522 886231 / 886195 Email: accommodation@lincoln.ac.uk University of Lincoln Baryford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS Telephone: +44 (0)1522 886644 Minicom: +44 (0)1552 886055 www.lincoln.ac.uk