How do I find my timetable?
You will be able to see the lecture schedule when you enrol for courses in LUCAS. A full timetable including laboratory and tutorial streams (if applicable) can be accessed from web timetables (http://timetable.lincoln.ac.nz/swseven/). Please note access to web timetables is only available on campus. Instructions for using web timetables.
How many students are there likely to be in my class?
There could be anything from 10 to 300 students.
When do lectures start?
Look at key dates on the Lincoln University website for summer school and semester start and end dates. Individual lectures start on the half hour at 8.30 and 9.30am, or 40 minutes past the hour from 10.40am.
What if I want to change my courses?
You can add or swap courses at any time up to the end of the second week of lectures in semesters one and two, and up to the end of the first week of summer school.
What if I want to drop out?
If you decide university study is not for you, it’s a good idea to talk to someone before you make a final decision, but if you decide you want to drop out then you should go to Student Administration and fill in a withdrawal form. If you withdraw during the first three weeks of lectures in semesters one and two, or during the first week of summer school, then you will get a full refund of fees and the enrolment will be taken off your academic record. If you withdraw after week three you will not receive a fee refund of fees, but you will be awarded either a WDN grade or a DNS grade (did not sit). Look at key dates for the relevant dates.
When do I get my Course Outline?
Course outlines for each course are always available at the first lecture, however, once you are enrolled in a course and have access to the student intranet, then you will be able to obtain most course outlines learn@lincoln.
What do I do if I have questions from a lecture or reading?
You can ask your lecturer at the end of the lecture or request a time to talk in their office. Raise your question in a tutorial or email the examiner (firstname.surname@lincoln.ac.nz).
How will I know how well I’m doing if my first assignment isn’t due till the fifth or sixth week of term?
If you have been attending all the lectures and tutorials, and keeping up with the readings you will have an idea of how well you understand the content of the course.
What do I need to do apart from lectures?
Establish a study routine at the start of the semester. Prepare for lectures by doing the readings and review your course notes after the lecture. Prepare well for in-term assignments and the final exam.
Who is the first contact for my course?
The examiner is the first contact for the course. Check the Course Information Book or the Lincoln University website for the name of the examiner for your course.
How do I know what books to buy?
This information will be in the course outline.
Where and when can I get books for my courses?
The Lincoln University Bookshop (The Linc) is open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and has textbooks and course notes available for purchase. The Linc is located on the ground floor of the George Forbes Building and also provides a wide range of printing and binding services.
What is a tutorial?
A tutorial is a small group-teaching session led by a tutor to provide opportunity for discussion and individual assistance. Where there are multiple tutorial streams you usually just attend one per week. Tutorials usually start in the second teaching week but check the course outline or web timetables (http://timetable.lincoln.ac.nz/swseven/) for tutorial dates and times.
When and how will I find out about tutorials/labs?
Information about tutorial and labs can be found in the course outline or web timetables (http://timetable.lincoln.ac.nz/swseven/). Please note access to web timetables is only available on campus. Instructions for using web timetables.” Where there are multiple tutorial or lab streams for a course you are usually only expected to attend one per week.
Streaming is used in large courses; how will I know which stream I’m in?
You will be able to select a stream at the beginning of the semester.
What are points / EFTS?
A full time course of study is 120 credits per year or 1 Equivalent Full-time Student (EFTS). At Lincoln University, most undergraduate courses are worth 15 credits, so a full-time course of study is eight courses per year or four per semester. Most postgraduate courses are worth 20 credits so a full-time course of study is six courses per year or three per semester. The credit value of each course can be found in the Course Information Book or the course page on the Lincoln University website.