Life After Uni
Coming to the end of your studies can be an exciting time; you might also feel nervous about the transition – don’t worry we are here to help!
Here is some key information from the University and Students’ Union to help you in the final few weeks of your studies and beyond.
Keep in touch!
As a university, we’re keen to keep in touch with you and connect you with our community of alumni. We also share regular updates, specific to our graduates, about early career planning and job opportunities.
To make sure you don’t miss out, please update your contact details before you complete your studies.
Careers & Employability
Unsure of your path?
We offer 1:1 Careers Guidance sessions with our Careers Adviser Team, both in person and online.
Applying for opportunities?
Unsure how to communicate your skills, build your CV or prepare for interviews and assessment centres? We’re here to help.
Final year careers support
In May you’ll get the chance to meet a range of employers with graduate vacancies.
Unsure of your path?
We offer 1:1 Careers Guidance sessions with our Careers Adviser Team, both in person and online.
Applying for opportunities?
Unsure how to communicate your skills, build your CV or prepare for interviews and assessment centres? We’re here to help.
Final year careers support
In May you’ll get the chance to meet a range of employers with graduate vacancies.
The Careers Centre is based on the ground floor of library and is open
9am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday
You can also access the services anytime at https://uolcareers.co.uk/.
We also offer careers support for up two years after you complete your studies.
Student Support and Student Wellbeing
Where to Start when you Finish guide
Detailed information about claiming benefits, Council Tax, repaying your loans and bank accounts.
Life beyond uni guide
Our support for you as a student completing your studies.
Wellbeing Toolkit
Advice around general wellbeing can be found in our Wellbeing Toolkit.
Where to Start when you Finish guide
Detailed information about claiming benefits, Council Tax, repaying your loans and bank accounts.
Life beyond uni guide
Our support for you as a student completing your studies.
Wellbeing Toolkit
Advice around general wellbeing can be found in our Wellbeing Toolkit.
Support for Carers
Our commitment to our students Is represented by our Carers Quality Mark accreditations.
Support for Care Leavers
Our commitment to our students Is represented by our Care Leavers Quality Mark accreditations.
For further support, book an appointment with the Advice Service by emailing studentsupport@lincoln.ac.uk.
You can also find out about out of hours mental health support or see our list of local and national wellbeing support services.
University Library
Paying fines
Please pay any fines before the 1st August. You can check to check your account by visiting our website.
Set up an Alumni account
You can continue to use books and study spaces by signing up for an alumni account (not including online resources).
Free online tools
Use this guide to access free resources that will be useful once your studies have ended.
Paying fines
Please pay any fines before the 1st August. You can check to check your account by visiting our website.
Set up an Alumni account
You can continue to use books and study spaces by signing up for an alumni account (not including online resources).
Free online tools
Use this guide to access free resources that will be useful once your studies have ended.
Library access elsewhere…
Are you moving away or studying elsewhere? Check academic library access in your local area.
Give your feedback
If you’d like to feedback on how we’ve supported you during your studies, you can do this here.
Make sure to return all books by 1st July – they can be posted if needed.
You can still visit the library over the summer, and you can access the printers, whilst your print account is still active.
For more see summer opening times and printing information.
ICT Services
Alumni Network
Students' Union
Associate membership
An Associate Membership allows you access to SU facilities and continue with social activities like sports and societies.
Skills Log
Committee Members, Academic Representatives or Volunteer Officers- view a summary of your skills with a Skills Log.
Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities are a great way to give back but also to expand your social circle.
Associate membership
An Associate Membership allows you access to SU facilities and continue with social activities like sports and societies.
Skills Log
Committee Members, Academic Representatives or Volunteer Officers- view a summary of your skills with a Skills Log.
Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities are a great way to give back but also to expand your social circle.
Local sports clubs
Join a local sports club that offers social opportunities like Parkrun – evening courses to develop a hobby you enjoy…
Keep making friends
Develop relationships in your workplace through lunch or after work meet ups, or join a community network.
How to House – housing tips for after your studies
Unsure on how to get the best home and contents insurance?
We would advise using comparison websites such as USwitch, Compare the Market or GoCompare to find the best price and a suitable option on home and contents insurance.
You can also speak with your bank providers as they may offer insurance deals.