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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EXECUTIVE RESIDENTIAL STAFF

At Lincoln, Executive Residential Staff members, including our Dean of Students, Senior Academic Tutor and Senior Residential Advisor live on site to ensure support is available at any time and never too far away.

Our Dean, Dr Jordan Bell, a trained Clinical Psychologist, has a PhD in resilience and expertise in adolescent and young adult mental health.

They are collectively responsible for the academic, social, spiritual and physical wellbeing of all residents.

There are two teams of students that assist in these processes: the Residential Advisors and the Academic Tutors.

All staff at Lincoln are committed to helping you reach your full academic and personal potential and are keen to help you succeed even after you graduate.

KEY STAFF CONTACTS

DR PAUL TOSCH

Chief Executive Officer

DR JORDAN BELL

Dean of Students

DARCY COUSINS

Residential Advisor Coordinator

BRIDGETTE WALMESLEY-COTHAM

Senior Academic Tutor

ELIZABETH GUNNER

Business Development Manager

MARK DIGNAN

Building & Services Manager

DEBBIE WATKINS

Cleaning Supervisor

RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS

At the core of our wellbeing focus are our Residential Advisors, who look after the corridor that they live on.

Living among other residents provides the Residential Advisors on the ground knowledge of issues residents might be experiencing.

They are trained in leadership, community building, mental and physical first aid, sexual assault prevention training, conflict resolution, equal opportunity and fire safety to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every student at Lincoln.

The Indigenous Advisor also plays an important role in mentoring all students.

DARCY COUSINS

Residential Advisor Coordinator

AMELIA HINGE

Residential Advisor Leader

ETHAN NGUYEN

Residential Advisor Leader

RACHEL HUMBLE

Residential Advisor

KATIE ASPEL

Indigenous Advisor

STEVEN KALIKAJAROS

Residential Advisor

KELLY WILL

Residential Advisor

CLAIRE MACDONALD

Residential Advisor

SOHA KASHIF

Residential Advisor

SASCHA DUFFY

Residential Advisor

ARYA ARUL

Residential Advisor

TESS REDDEN

Residential Advisor

ISAIAH SADIQ

Residential Advisor

ACADEMIC TUTORS

The Academic Team, made up of fellow residents, provides peer support, mentoring and intellectual leadership to assist with university studies.

Academic sessions help with building:

Essential research skills
Good study habits
Time management skills

Residents also provide peer support and mentoring to each other through the Academic Peer Support (APS) program.

BRIDGETTE WALMESLEY-COTHAM

Senior Academic Tutor

TAYLA JACKSON

Medicine Tutor

NEVE CLARK-DOLLMAN

Health Science Tutor

MONTE MCENTYRE

Dentistry Tutor

MARLON SCHNEIDER

ECMS Tutor

CLEM STANLEY

Professions Tutor

LAURYN FARMER

Humanities Tutor

ZAC SERGHIS

Creative Arts Tutor

JESS KHANDUJA

Science Tutor

COLLEGE CLUB

The Lincoln College Club organise activities and entertainment throughout the year to ensure residents have a balanced social and academic life.

At Lincoln, we encourage you to get involved in a wide variety of sporting, cultural and social activities, regardless of your skill level. There really is something for everyone.

There are some fantastic social events that are always popular on the calendar and the best part is that most of them are free to participate in.