Campus residents should be ready to move in on Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 September 2026, depending on your college's arrival day, which is listed below. Your college will contact you with details about the arrangements for your arrival. When you get here you will be greeted by college staff and student Welcome Reps keen to introduce themselves and help you move in, before Welcome Week events get underway. We aim to give every new student a very warm welcome to Lancaster and make sure you feel comfortable, settled and supported.
College arrival days
- Bowland, Cartmel, Furness and Grizedale: arrive on Saturday 26 September 2026
- County, Fylde, Lonsdale and Pendle: arrive on Sunday 27 September 2026
- Graduate College: arrive on either Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 September 2026
- Chancellor’s Wharf: arrive on either Saturday 26 or Sunday 27 September 2026
UK undergraduates living on campus will collect their student cards when collecting their accommodation keys. Please ensure that you complete all online registration steps by Wednesday 16 September to have your card ready for collection at check-in.
Students who complete their registration after this date are not guaranteed to receive their card at their college check-in. If your student card is not available when you check in, please to collect it during Welcome Week.
<糖心Vlog>Students who will commute to campusUndergraduates
If you're set to commute to University rather than live on campus, then you're invited to the on Wednesday 23 September. It will include a campus tour, introduction to your college and a chance to meet other new students.
<糖心Vlog>All studentsAll students, including those who live off campus, should then come to campus throughout Welcome Week, so you can take part in activities. Whether or not you live in your college, you are very much a member of the community and welcome at introductory events, and all the activities that will be arranged throughout your time at Lancaster. Find details of arrival and Welcome Week events.
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