COVID-19
We are committed to supporting the academic success of all our students.
LU COVID-19 NOTIFICATION FORM
Complete the form hereMore Information
When on campus
While COVID-19 Government restrictions have been removed, it must be kept in mind though that the virus is still very much with us, and we continue to encourage all staff and students to keep monitoring for symptoms.
Please do not come to campus if:
- You are unwell
- You are a confirmed COVID-19 case.
If you do become unwell or develop COVID-19 symptoms you should get tested and self-isolate at home for at least seven days. Details on how to self-isolate can be found on the Unite against COVID-19 website.
Support while you are self-isolating
To enable the University to provide the welfare support needed while you are self-isolating, whether on or off-campus, staff and students are encouraged to complete and submit a COVID-19 Response Form in the event of receiving a positive COVID-19 test result or scan the following QR Code.
The COVID-19 Response Form is also available on the SAFELU app.
If you require further support please contact the COVID student experience team via [email protected].
Masks on campus
Masks are not required other than in a health setting. However, if a staff or student wishes to wear a mask, they are encouraged to do so. Good hygiene practices are also encouraged.
Semester 1, 2023 teaching and learning
The University will continue to deliver face-to-face teaching and learning for Semester 1, supported by online learning.
- For students who are unable to access campus and attend in person, while all course materials will be made available online via Akoraka|Learn, certain labs/field trips/studios may not be
- Akoraka|Learn remains the main place for all course information, and students are encouraged to check Akoraka|Learn for details on individual course outlines
- Students should contact their course examiners if they have any questions or require more information on their course outlines
Useful Links
Past Updates
The health and safety of all our students, staff and community is our highest priority, and the University remains committed to supporting the welfare of our students and staff who are Cases or Close Contacts of COVID-19.
- A list of exposure sites on campus has been updated
We will continue to publish updates on this site, the Hub (for staff) and the SAFELU app.
Please continue to check these sites daily, as the situation is changing at a rapid pace and we won’t always be able to notify you directly via email.
What you need to do
- Keep an eye on this webpage, the Hub and the SAFELU app for updates, including a list of exposure sites on campus
- If you have been identified as a Close Contact, you will receive an email
- If you have not been identified as a Close Contact, but feel that you should have been, complete the LU COVID-19 Case/Close Contact form
- We strongly encourage all students and staff who feel unwell to self-isolate, not engage with university activities including social activities, and call their GP or Healthline for COVID-19 health advice
- If you are a residential student in our Halls or Flats, give your whānau at home a call and let them know what is going on.
Ngā mihi
Dr Hamish Cochrane - Director, Student Administration and Student Health. www.lincoln.ac.nz
Fiona Taylor - Director, Information Technology Services. www.lincoln.ac.nz
Lincoln University Critical Incident Controllers
The health and safety of all our students, staff and community is our highest priority, and the University remains committed to supporting the welfare of our students and staff who are Cases or Household Close Contacts of COVID-19.
The focus at Phase 3 is on self-management and you will only be required to get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or if you are a Household Close Contact. All Red traffic light settings remain in place on campus.
Close Contacts no longer need to isolate
At Phase 3, staff and students who have been identified as Close Contacts no longer need to self-isolate, unless they have symptoms. Even if you are not categorised as a contact, if you have symptoms you must get tested.
If you are currently a Close Contact and have no COVID-19 symptoms, even though you are part way through your isolation you do not need to complete your isolation period. From 25 February accommodation students who are self-isolating and have no symptoms can leave their rooms or flats.
We encourage all staff and students to keep monitoring for symptoms, and if you do become unwell or develop COVID-19 symptoms please phone your GP, Student Health or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to arrange for a test.
At Phase 3, PCR tests will be used for people who need it most, and rapid antigen tests (RATs) will become more widely available. When you go for a test, the testing centre will let you know which test is best for you.
If you live with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you are considered a Household Contact and will need to isolate for 10 days. You must get tested as per the Ministry of Health guidelines during your self-isolation. If you are a Household Contact and you test positive, you will need to self-isolate for 10 days.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19
If you test positive for COVID-19, you will need to self-isolate for 10 days. You can leave isolation after 10 days if you are well — you do not need a negative test.
Advice on how to self-isolate can be found on the Government’s website.
To enable the University to provide the welfare support needed while you are self-isolating, whether on or off-campus, staff and students are required to complete and submit a COVID-19 Response Form in the event of:
- Receiving a positive COVID-19 test result
- Being notified that they are a Household Contact
The COVID-19 Response Form is also available on the SAFELU app.
It is important to continue scanning using the NZ COVID Tracer app, as this will make it easier for you to identify people you may have been in contact with.
The rapid spread of the Omicron variant in New Zealand has resulted in a swarm of information from every direction. Lincoln University is following MoE guidelines for Tertiary Education Organisations on operating under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF), and all requirements in place are in accordance with Government guidance.
The Lincoln University COVID-19 webpage remains the centralised source of all information including information on health, wellbeing and pastoral care. Please continue to check these sites daily.
Ngā mihi nui
Dr Hamish Cochrane - Director, Student Administration and Student Health
Fiona Taylor - Director, Information Technology Services
Lincoln University Critical Incident Controllers
As you will be aware, all of Aotearoa New Zealand is now at the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework.
Lincoln University follows the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) guidelines for Tertiary Education Organisations operating under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF), as we have done throughout the pandemic.
What Orange means for teaching, learning and campus activities
Teaching and learning
At the Orange setting, we look forward to welcoming all students and staff back to campus.
The University remains committed to supporting the academic success of all our students and will continue to deliver face-to-face teaching and learning for Semester 1 2022, supported by online learning.
In addition to our dual teaching and learning approach, we will continue to provide a campus experience for as long as we can and as safely as possible.
- For students who are unable to access campus and attend in person, while all course materials will be made available online via Akoraka|Learn, certain labs/field trips/studios may not be
- Akoraka|Learn remains the main place for all course information, and students are encouraged to check Akoraka|Learn for details on individual course outlines
- Students should contact their course examiners if they have any questions or require more information on their course outlines
As more detailed information is made available by the MoE, any changes will be shared with you before the start of lectures on 2 May 2022 via Akoraka|Learn.
Our vaccine mandate remains in place for now
For now, the University’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate remains in place. However, the review date initially set for 1 June 2022 has been brought forward to early May.
While the University has already consulted with students, staff, contractors and tenants on the removal of its vaccine mandate, a decision is only expected to be made in early May.
This means that for now anyone coming to our campus or taking part in face-to-face University activities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to complete the vaccination consultation survey. Your participation is vitally important in enabling us to make the most informed and appropriate decision for our entire Lincoln whānau.
Health and safety measures aimed at reducing transmission remain in place
The health and wellbeing of our Lincoln whānau is the University’s top priority. While on-campus students, staff and visitors are:
- Strongly encouraged to wear masks when indoors
- Where possible keep a physical distance from others
- Observe good hygiene practices
Do not come on to campus if:
- You are unwell and experiencing any flu-like or respiratory illness symptoms
- You are confirmed COVID-19 case.
We're here to support you if you are self-isolating
To enable the University to provide the welfare support needed while you are self-isolating, whether on or off-campus, staff and students are required to complete and submit a COVID-19 Response Form in the event of:
- Receiving a positive COVID-19 test result
- Being notified that they are a Household Contact
The COVID-19 Response Form is also available on the SAFELU, A reminder that if you are isolating more than once, you should complete the form each time that you are required to isolate. If you require further support please contact the COVID student experience team via [email protected]
Dr Hamish Cochrane - Director, Student Administration and Student Health
Fiona Taylor - Director, Information Technology Services
Lincoln University Critical Incident Controllers
Following a detailed review of the University’s current vaccine mandate, a decision has been made to discontinue mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations as a requirement for all students, staff, contractors, tenants and visitors to access campus, including all other university-owned farms and properties, effective immediately.
This means that from 28 April 2022, staff, students, tenants, contractors, and visitors will no longer be required to have a valid My Vaccine Pass to access campus or take part in face-to-face University activities.
I would like to thank all staff, students, tenants and contractors who provided their feedback to inform this decision.
The review considered the changing risk of the pandemic in our environment, including health and safety assessments on campus and the high vaccination rates amongst our staff and students. The fact that mandates are no longer viewed by the Government as a suitable first response for managing COVID-19 in organisations also influenced our decision together with the justification for requiring a vaccination mandate is when the risk of contracting and transmitting COVID-19 at work is higher than it is in the community.
You’re strongly encouraged to wear a mask indoors on campus
Specific health and safety measures aimed at reducing transmission remain in place on campus. Everyone has a role they can play here and we strongly encourage you to continue to wear a mask when indoors on campus, especially when physical distancing is difficult.
Support is available
It is fully understandable if some students are anxious about returning to campus. Support is available, and if you are feeling unsure I encourage you to contact the COVID student experience team via [email protected].
If you are self-isolating
To enable the University to provide the welfare support needed if you are self-isolating, whether on or off-campus, students and staff are still required to complete and submit a COVID-19 Response Form in the event of receiving a positive COVID-19 test result or being notified that they are a Household Contact. The COVID-19 Response Form is also available on the SAFELU app.
A reminder that if you are isolating more than once, you should complete the form each time that you are required to isolate.
The Lincoln University COVID-19 webpage remains the centralised source of all information including information on health, wellbeing and pastoral care. Please continue to check this site regularly for updated information and support contacts.
It has been a challenging start to the year, and we are looking forward to having students and staff back on campus, and a return to a safe yet engaging and vibrant campus experience.
Ngā mihi
Professor Grant Edwards
Vice-Chancellor
University Operations at the Orange setting
Aotearoa New Zealand remains at the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework.
Lincoln University follows the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) guidelines for Tertiary Education Organisations operating under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (CPF), as we have done throughout the pandemic.
Teaching and learning
The University remains committed to supporting the academic success of all our students and will continue to deliver face-to-face teaching and learning for Semester 2 2022, supported by online learning.
In addition to our dual teaching and learning approach, we will continue to provide a campus experience for as long as we can and as safely as possible.
- For students who are unable to access campus and attend in person, while all course materials will be made available online via Akoraka|Learn, certain labs/field trips/studios may not be
- Akoraka|Learn remains the main place for all course information, and students are encouraged to check Akoraka|Learn for details on individual course outlines
- Students should contact their course examiners if they have any questions or require more information on their course outlines
Check Akoraka|Learn for detailed information and updates before the start of lectures on 18 July 2022.
Masks are strongly encouraged when indoors on campus
The health and wellbeing of our Lincoln whānau is the University’s top priority. While on-campus students, staff and visitors are:
- Strongly encouraged to wear masks when indoors
- Where possible keep a physical distance from others
- Observe good hygiene practices
Do not come on to campus if:
- You are unwell and experiencing any flu-like or respiratory illness symptoms
- You are confirmed COVID-19 case.
We're here to support you if you are self-isolating
To enable the University to provide the welfare support needed while you are self-isolating, whether on or off-campus, staff and students are required to complete and submit a COVID-19 Response Form in the event of:
- Receiving a positive COVID-19 test result
- Being notified that they are a Household Contact
The COVID-19 Response Form is also available on the SAFELU app. A reminder that if you are isolating more than once, you should complete the form each time that you are required to isolate. If you require further support please contact the COVID student experience team via [email protected]
Facilities and visitors
All activities and events on campus must comply with relevant health and safety laws and are expected to undertake risk assessments and consider additional public health measures as appropriate.
While on campus
Public health guidelines continue to apply across campus. Masks are strongly encouraged, as are public health measures.
Library and Centre for Learning and Teaching
Library, Teaching and Learning (LTL) remains open, offering both on-campus and online services.
As service delays are expected due to COVID-19, staff and students are encouraged to use LTL’s virtual help, AskLive for requests any questions or they may have.
Library Services
Library hours are being regularly reviewed, taking into account staffing availability, and will be updated on the LTL website.
Signage
All COVID -19 signage on campus must be observed and followed, both inside and outside of buildings.
COVID-19 Update 14 September 2022
The removal of the COVID-19 Protection Framework, commonly referred to as the traffic light system, by the Government is a significant milestone and good news following more than two years of COVID-19 rules and regulations.
It must be kept in mind though that the virus is still very much with us, and we continue to encourage all staff and students to keep monitoring for symptoms.
Please do not come to campus if:
- You are unwell
- You are a confirmed COVID-19 case.
If you do become unwell or develop COVID-19 symptoms you should get tested and self-isolate at home for at least seven days. While household contacts no longer need to isolate, they are asked to test for COVID-19 for the first 5 days of the case’s isolation period and to wear a mask when out and about.
Support while you are self-isolating
To enable the University to provide the welfare support needed while you are self-isolating, whether on or off-campus, staff and students are required to complete and submit a COVID-19 Response Form in the event of receiving a positive COVID-19 test result.
The COVID-19 Response Form is also available on the SAFELU app.
If you require further support please contact the COVID student experience team via [email protected].
Masks on campus
Masks are no longer a requirement other than in a health setting. However, if a staff or student wishes to wear a mask, they are encouraged to do so. Good hygiene practices are also encouraged.
Semester 2, 2022 teaching and learning
The University will continue to deliver face-to-face teaching and learning for Semester 2, supported by online learning.
- For students who are unable to access campus and attend in person, while all course materials will be made available online via Akoraka|Learn, certain labs/field trips/studios may not be
- Akoraka|Learn remains the main place for all course information, and students are encouraged to check Akoraka|Learn for details on individual course outlines
- Students should contact their course examiners if they have any questions or require more information on their course outline
Email [email protected] with all enquiries or concerns.
Email us