The Colleges at Lancaster
Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK Universities to have a collegiate system.
Colleges are not just for students or about halls of residence - they represent groups of communities within the wider institution. All Lancaster staff are members of a College, each has its own distinctive character and community offering a variety of opportunities to get involved - whether that is opportunities to support students or to get involved with the numerous staff social activities that take place. Find out more about the 9 Colleges at Lancaster below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You should have received a college's welcome letter along with your contract, informing you about which college you are in. Alternatively, you can find your college information by looking at the top right-hand corner on the Staff Intranet or find your profile in the staff directory.
When you first start at Lancaster you are randomly allocated a College, however, you may have studied or worked at Lancaster before and already have an allegiance to another college, or you may have colleagues who are active members of a college and you may want to join them. Whatever your reason you are welcome to change your college at any time by contacting Human Resources so that they can take this into account.
If you are yet to hear from your college and want to get in touch, you can reach them on the following email addresses: