Information for offer holders

Find out about offer holder events and what happens next.

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Congratulations on your offer from Lancaster University! There are a few things you can do next.

Offer holder events

If you have an offer from Lancaster, you'll be invited to attend one of our offer holder events.

These events are one of the best ways to research more about your course. You can:

  • Visit your department and chat with staff and current students
  • Participate in taster activities for your course
  • Explore campus on one of our student-led tours
  • Find out more about accommodation, student societies, support and wellbeing.

We'd love you to join us on campus. If you can't make it, you can join our online offer holder event instead.

Offer holder events

How will an offer holder event help me make a decision?

We asked current Lancaster students about their experiences of attending offer holder events and how it helped them feel confident about their choice.

Amy Paige Bates

Amy Paige Bates, English Literature with Creative Writing

The most helpful part about attending an Offer Holder Event at Lancaster was the subject specific taster sessions which were offered on the day - not only did this allow me to meet some of the professors and students who I would be studying alongside in my time at Lancaster, but it also gave me fantastic insight into the kinds of texts and ideas that we would be exploring on the course.

Farzanah Parker.

Farzanah Parker, Physics

My offer holder event at Lancaster was incredibly memorable, even after a few years. The most helpful part of the experience was that current students led parts of it, such as the Physics Ambassadors. Being able to talk to real students who had recently been in my position was encouraging and inspiring.

Campus and city life

You've researched your course, but do you know about our amazing campus and city, or our clubs, societies and colleges? It's time to learn more about what it means to be a student at Lancaster.

Your campus community

  • Societies

    Societies are a great way to meet people who love the same things as you, continue something you already enjoy, or try something new.

  • Colleges

    Every college has its own social space, events, security, and support staff. This means there’s always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone ready to help you.

Facilities on campus

The city of Lancaster

  • Where is Lancaster?

    It's easy to get to Lancaster - we're a short hop off the M6 motorway, and you can get a train from central London in 2.5 hours.

  • Student life in the city

    What's it really like to be a student here? Our students talk about their experiences of life in Lancaster.

  • The city and beyond

    Beyond Lancaster's campus, you can explore the historic city, stunning coastline, and picturesque Lake District.

Lifelong careers support

Lancaster's careers service is here for you during your studies and for as long as you need us after you graduate.

Careers events

Student and graduate recruiters engage with us all year round and happy to tell you about their opportunities - part-time work while studying, a vacation or year-long placement, or a job when you graduate.

Mentoring

You can be matched with a mentor to help you manage your career, and our Employment and Recruitment Service for part-time work while you study.

Online resources

We offer 24/7 help, including videos and other interactive learning activities and tips and insights from top employers on their recruitment and selection methods.

Support for entrepreneurs

We encourage you to prepare for the professional world as early as possible. We offer a wealth of expertise, support and contacts to help you turn your business ideas into a reality.

The Lancaster Award

The Lancaster Award helps you stand out and enhance your future employment prospects. Developed in partnership with employers, it recognises all your activities that enhance your employability.

Volunteering

Lancaster has a thriving volunteering community. Our Students’ Union works with charities, schools, and local organisations to arrange a variety of volunteering opportunities for students.

Employability

Lancaster is proud to be among the top 30 most targeted universities by the UK's leading graduate employers (High Fliers 2026). We'll help you choose what's right for you, whether applying for a graduate job, continuing your studies to a higher level, or both.

  • The Careers service

    We talked to some of our students about the support they received from our Careers team.

  • My year at Adobe

    Marketing student Caitlin describes her placement year working at Adobe.

About your offer

We're here to support you. If you have questions about this or any other aspect of the university admissions process and what happens next, look at our after you've applied section.

Conditional or unconditional?

You'll have received a conditional or an unconditional offer from us - both are good news!

  • A conditional offer means you still need to meet the requirements – usually exam results.
  • An unconditional offer means you've got a place, although there might still be a few things to arrange.

Firm or insurance?

You'll need to accept your offer as your firm or insurance place to join Lancaster.

  • A firm acceptance is your first choice – the place you most want to go to. If you accept a conditional offer and meet the conditions, you'll have a confirmed place at Lancaster!
  • An insurance acceptance is the choice you'd want if you didn't meet the conditions of your firm choice. If this is a conditional offer, you'd need to meet the conditions for your place to be confirmed.

You can learn more about different types of offers and what they mean on the UCAS website.

Ask our students

Current Lancaster students are ready to share their experiences of studying and living at Lancaster. Why not find someone who's studying your chosen subject and ask them a question?