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.

Events for offer holders

We know that choosing your university can be a big decision, so if you’d still like some help in deciding whether Lancaster is the place for you, why not join one of our upcoming events for offer holders:

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

Facilities on campus

The city of 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 2024). 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.

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?