A Welcome from the Principal

May I be the first to wish you the warmest of welcomes both to Pendle College and Lancaster University! The aim of the College is to provide a caring and supportive environment in which you can work to your highest academic ability and enjoy all that campus student life has to offer.

Coming to the University can be a daunting experience for new students. The break with home, living as an independent adult (including fending for and feeding yourself) and organising your own time and energies to establish an appropriate balance between social and academic commitments – these things can be demanding and sometimes feel overwhelming. Let me assure you that you will find people in Pendle College who are ready and willing to help you in any way they can, so don’t be afraid to talk to us. Whether it be our porters and cleaners, college office staff and College Officers themselves, both in Senior and Junior Common Rooms, we are friendly and we can help you to settle in and make the most of the opportunity you have made for yourself.

Generally, undergraduates spend three or four years at Lancaster, living on or off campus but always retaining their College identity. They should be three or four of the most exciting and stimulating – and demanding – years of your life so far. You will meet and make many new friends and, I trust, achieve academic success. At the same time, you will recognise that the old adage applies: you only get out as much as you put in. The best way of ensuring a great time in Pendle is to become involved in its activities and play your part in the life of your College. There is plenty to choose from, so there’s no excuse for opting out!

I look forward to meeting you early in the term. Good luck!

Roger Gould
Principal

Action Plan for 2011 Freshers

As a new member of Pendle, you will find the College the centre of your day-to-day life outside your academic department. Our students become fiercely loyal to Pendle for life! We trust that you will quickly discover why.

The information on this page has been created to help you find out more about Pendle and the people who can help during you time here. The following links should give you all the information you need, and if not, try the search box. If you are still struggling then email Jill at j.harpley @ lancaster.ac.uk or Phone on 01524 592611. Expect to receive an email from the College after the 19th September.

1: Pendle Freshers Intro Week Timetable

There are loads of fun activities lined up in the intro week for all Pendle Freshers. We have compiled all the events and activities in a PDF document. Download it -> Print it -> Bring it along Download here

2: College Membership

The College Membership Fee is payable by all new members of Pendle College. Apart from the administration of the College, this income is spent mainly on supporting the College’s Advisorial system, travel grants to student members, maintaining and improving communal areas of the College i.e. the college social space and JCR ventures such as the end of term parties.

STANDARD MEMBERSHIP £30 -All undergraduate members of Pendle College will be charged £30. This fee covers the full period of your degree.

EXCHANGE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP £10 -A fee of £10 will apply for visiting students staying with Pendle College for an academic year or any part of the academic year.

Please pay on-line HERE

3: Freshers Buffet and Party 2011

You are invited to Pendle Freshers Buffet and Party on Wednesday, 5th October at The Globe Arena, Morecambe. Transport and much more is included in the ticket price of £25.

Don’t wait until you get here to buy a ticket…get one now!

The Buffet Menu will include a delicious selection of Chicken Goujons with Caesar dressing, Artisan bread sandwiches, Cheese and Onion Quiche, Sausage Rolls, Vol-au-vents, mixed leaf salads, Caramelised Onion and Tomato Tart, Hot Loin of Pork with dressing followed by a splendid range of desserts.

Please pay on-line HERE