Why is Lincoln University closed?
The University has made the decision to close the campus to students until Monday 14 March based on the following:
- To provide support to the wider-Canterbury community
- In recognition that some of our staff and students do not have power, water and waste water
- The general availability of childcare and schooling for the families of staff and students
- Minimising stress on staff and students
- The requirement for us to deliver an effective, comprehensive and quality programme of teaching to our students.
Is the University open?
Following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday 22 February, the University’s physical campus is closed, and teaching and research activities have been suspended until Monday 14 March.
- English Language students – the next English Language module will start on 21 March.
- Postgraduate research students - you're welcome to return to university with staff from 2 March. NOTE you must attend a briefing prior to doing anything else on campus. Briefings are available 9am or 1pm on Wednesday (2 March) , Thursday (3 March) and Friday (4 March).
- Postgraduate students not involved in research - you're welcome on campus from 14 March.
- All other students - you're welcome on campus from 14 March.
Am I allowed to return to the halls of residence?
The Halls of Residence are operating. Please email accomm@lincoln.ac.nz or contact 0800 10 60 10 for detailed advice.
Can I go to classes before I have registered?
Yes please do. Please register during the week commencing 14 March.
Enrolment and course changes ?
Student services staff will be available for the week commencing 14 March to help you enrol and adjust anything you need changed.
Will my Summer School exams that should have taken place after the earthquake be rescheduled?
No, we will probably not reschedule exams but will use the Aegrotat provisions. Students have completed sufficient assessments for the examiners to be able to make a fair assessment of their overall performance.
Is the Health Centre open?
The University’s Health Centre will be open from Wednesday 2 March 2011 however staff are available and circulating around campus currently for staff and students who are here and may require medical services or lost prescriptions/medications.
Can I still access LEARN (moodle)?
LEARN (Moodle), the University’s online information resources and eLearning systems are up and running.
Are University events affected?
All on-campus events scheduled up until Monday 14 March are cancelled. Please check www.lincoln.ac.nz for updates.
Is the Recreation Centre open?
Yes, it returns to normal hours on Saturday 26 February. Please see the Recreation Centre website for specific details.
Are any of the Early Childhood Centres open?
No, the Early Childhood Centres are currently closed however they will re-open on Wednesday 2 March 2011.
What is the situation with the Library?
The Library will re-open on Wednesday 2 March 2011 and will operate between 9am and 5.00pm. Digital information resources are available now from the University’s website.
I would like to offer help with the City clean up. What do I do?
Please contact the Lincoln University Student Association for information on helping with the Christchurch community clean up. http://www.facebook.com/LincolnStudentsAssociation
If you are a student residing in Christchurch, please ensure you inform your parents of your wellbeing.