When am I expected to move in to college?

Move-in day is the Saturday before the university orientation week, commonly referred to as O’week. This is typically around the third week of February. Current residents at Lincoln are on hand to show you to your room, carry your luggage and help you get settled in. If you need to move in to Lincoln on another day, this can be arranged, although you’ll have to carry your own bags!.

Can I choose my own room?

New residents are allocated rooms by the Dean of Students. Special circumstances can affect room allocation such as disability information, years at university (e.g. if you are transferring from an interstate university) and if you would like to live in a discounted room (small rooms at reduced rent). Returning students are allocated rooms based on length of residency, attendance and participation in Lincoln events and activities..

Do I get a room to myself?

Yes, rooms are single study-bedrooms..

Are there any discounted rooms?

Yes, several small rooms are available with a rent discount. Please indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for one.

Does Lincoln provide free Internet?

Yes! We offer residents unlimited, free data through our new fibre connection and wifi points (within a practical use policy).

Can my Mum, Dad, Friends stay overnight when they drop me off?

No, orientation week is for residents only. Orientation week is filled with exciting activities designed to help new residents to settle into their new home and make new friends. Lincoln encourages parents not to stay after the orientation lunch on Saturday. There are several hotels and apartments in the areas for parents and friends and these details will be sent to you prior to your move in.

Do I get an en-suite? What is the bathroom situation?

No, all bathrooms are shared and single sex.

What do I need to bring to College?

You’ll find answers to your questions in this document ‘Things to Do and Things to Bring‘. Please note that the bed provided is a regular Australian single bed. If for medical or height reasons you require a special bed you will need to seek permission by emailing the request with full details to hello@lincoln.edu.au.

What happens during University holidays?

During mid-term and mid-year holidays students can either stay at Lincoln or return home to visit friends and family. For those returning home, there is no need to move out, your belongings can remain safely in your room. For end of year summer holidays, all residents move out after they have completed their final assessment.

What is the College Club and why do I pay fees for it?

The College Club is an incorporated student club run by the elected resident members of the College. All residents are members of the Club. The Club provides activities such as sports, organises special events notably Valedictory Dinner and the Lincoln Ball, and ensures that its members are represented to the management of the College. The Club are in many ways the heart of the collegiate lifestyle, and along with the Residential Advisors, create and run the welcoming activities during orientation to ensure that residents are looked after throughout the year.

Is there parking available?

Limited on-site parking is generally available for senior residents or for those with a medical reason. An annual parking fee applies for access to on-site parking. As Lincoln is in an excellent location, within walking distance of most amenities, entertainment and university, most residents find that they don’t require a car while living here. Parking spots are applied for when reapplying for the following year, allocation is based on room points and any relevant medical conditions. All-day parking is available on Ward Street, Brougham Place has limited short term parking. We also offer limited spaces in one of our lockable bike sheds, please email hello@lincoln.edu.au before purchasing a bike to make sure we have a spot for you.

Lincoln College does not have a “bedtime” curfew for residents. The only curfews in place are noise curfews during SWOT vac (Study Without Teachers vacation) and exam periods. At all other times we have reasonable restrictions on noise.So, in a nutshell, residents can stay out as late as they like so long as they don’t disturb others when they come home.

What does the contents insurance cover?

Residents pay for Contents Insurance cover on an annual basis and are covered for the loss of personal items including mobile phones, laptops, bikes, surfboards, sporting equipment, musical instruments etc as long as they are kept in a secure room either in their college room or a locked bike/storage shed. Please note that loss of jewellery is not covered under this policy. There is no coverage for items once they are outside of the room, or if the room is not locked. The maximum for each claim is $5,000 for all items. So if you have had a bike, laptop, mobile phone and camera stolen worth $8,000, you will only be able to claim for up to $5,000. The excess per claim is $250 which means you will get $250 less than the claim amount. For example if you have had a camera stolen worth $2500, you will only receive $2250. Residents should keep receipts when buying personal items because this makes placing a claim a lot easier! If you don’t have a receipt, it is good to supply a user manual or photographs to support any claim. Any loss should be reported at a police station, you will be issued with a Police Report Number which is required on the Insurance Claim Form. Insurance Claim Forms can be obtained from College Central. Please speak to Office Manager Marilyn Palmer-Firth in the first instance if you require any further information.

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SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

We don’t want financial capacity to be a barrier for any students looking to study at university in Adelaide and live at Lincoln.

The heart of Lincoln has always required that we find a table for all who seek to join us. Thanks to former students and other benefactors, we are able to offer scholarships and bursaries to students, who for reasons of financial need would not otherwise be able to enter or remain at Lincoln. Scholarships and bursaries are available to new residents on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and contribution to the community life at Lincoln.

Lincoln is also committed to supporting Indigenous students with our Indigenous Living Allowance bursary.

Students who would like to live at Lincoln, but think they cannot afford the fees should contact us to discuss their options.

Lincoln Scholarships - Student Accommodation Adelaide

Applications for scholarships will open in September 2018. We have a limited number of university student accommodation places for 2019. Apply today so you don’t miss out.

It’s free to apply. Could you be our next recipient?

Henderson Country Student Entry Scholarship

The Ben Henderson Country Student Scholarships were specifically created for rural South Australian students attending university in Adelaide and living at Lincoln College.

The Henderson Country Student Entry Scholarship requires the recipient to meet the financial need criterion (a hurdle criterion), whilst exemplifying the notion of “good character”, academic competency and contribution to community life. Benefactor Ben Henderson’s intention was to give others a chance to succeed and to “do good” in the world.

THE SCHOLARSHIP
IS VERY WORTHWHILE

“If you’re thinking about
applying for the Henderson
scholarship, do it. It is easy
to apply and if you do receive
the scholarship it is very
worthwhile. It has helped my
family and I cover the costs of
moving to Adelaide to study”.
Elisha Hinge, Henderson
Scholarship recipient.

I HAVE THE SUPPORT
HERE AND NOW

‘It’s been really helpful
financially. It takes the stress
away because it’s meant that
I don’t have to worry about
Centrelink taking forever, I
have the support here and
now from the scholarship. It’s
made me feel less pressure to
get a job so I can focus on my
studies".
Kienan McKay, Henderson
Scholarship recipient.

Kienan McKay Lincoln Student Accommodation Adelaide

ENTRANCE BURSARIES

The Lincoln Bursary Scheme aims to give financial assistance to eligible residents at Lincoln towards their student accommodation fees. In particular, we realise that different financial pressures apply to distinct groups and their families within the College demographic such as:

Residents who are in genuine financial need
Residents from remote areas who have to move away from home to study
Residents with a disability

For new residents to Lincoln College, a limited number of Entrance Bursaries of 4-6 weeks accommodation rebate are available to residents who can demonstrate that they are in financial need.

Lincoln College Entrance Bursaries - Student Accommodation Adelaide

Geoff Scott Scholarship

The Reverend Dr Geoff Scott Memorial Scholarship is in memory of former Principal of Lincoln College, Rev Dr Geoff Scott, who passed away in 2013. Lincoln’s close association with overseas students was brought closer during Geoff’s term as Principal from 1984 to 1994.

The Reverend Dr Geoff Scott Memorial Scholarship is available to students from Singapore or Malaysia who are prospective members of the college who are applying for their first year at the college and who will be full time students at a South Australian University or Tertiary place of learning; and who have shown potential in their chosen subject.

The value of the Reverend Dr Geoff Scott Memorial Scholarship is 10 weeks of college fees (valued at A$4745) to be credited to the residents account across the year in 4 equal credits.

HUGE FINANCIAL LOAD
OFF MY SHOULDERS

“For me personally, it has really
taken a huge financial load off
my shoulders. Having to travel
from another country to do a
degree has presented itself as a
huge financial burden, but having
the Reverend Dr Geoff Scott
Scholarship awarded to me,
allowed me to reduce the cost
of living here”.
Josiah Wong, Inaugural Geoff
Scott Scholarship recipient.