Lancaster Success Programme

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What is the LSP?

The LSP provides a welcoming and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to develop their self-awareness and to explore and celebrate their individual versions of success through a programme of coaching-led opportunities.

The LSP works with students from backgrounds which are underrepresented at university (known as widening participation) to help them get the most out of their university experience.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to join this programme, students must satisfy one of the following criteria:

All eligible prospective students will be invited onto the programme in the summer (around mid June) before starting, via the email address that was provided when applying to Lancaster University. Self-referral may be possible for current Lancaster University Students – see our FAQs for further details.

Application Timeline

Students who are eligible to apply for a place on the Lancaster Success Programme are contacted by email in mid-June of the year in which they hope to take up a place at Lancaster University and invited to complete a short online expression of interest form. Several online information events will take place in early July, which explain in detail about what to expect from the LSP. Students can attend one of these either before or after completing the Expression of Interest form.

Applications to the Lancaster Success Programme open towards the end of August, after A level results day. Those who have completed an expression of interest form will have priority access to the LSP application form.

Eligible clearing offer holders are contacted in the September of the year they are starting at Lancaster with an invitation to apply for a place on the LSP, subject to availability. Places will be confirmed by email no later than the end of September.

All students accepted on to the LSP receive will receive a confirmation of place email in early September, which includes an invitation to attend an LSP "Prepare for Lancaster" orientation event. We are offering an event on campus on 12th September 2024 and an online event on 19th September. This day will introduce you to the University, the LSP, your department and the range of services available to Lancaster University students. There will also be plenty of opportunities for participants to get to know each other and some current students.

Student induction to the LSP will take place in the first two weeks of term; the emphasis will be on getting to know LSP staff and students. Our LSP welcome event gives students an opportunity to meet other students on the LSP, Student Advocates and staff in an informal setting. Pizza is usually involved! You will have your first meeting with your allocated Student Success Coach in the first couple of weeks of term.

Get in touch:

Student Success, University House, Lancaster University LA1 4YW

studentsuccess@lancaster.ac.uk