The colleges are a highly distinctive feature of campus life. The eight undergraduate colleges on campus are described below. The college locations are marked on this map of campus accommodation (
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- Bowland College
- Cartmel College
- The County College
- Furness College
- Fylde College
- Grizedale College
- Lonsdale College
- Pendle College
Bowland College
Located at the heart of campus, next to Alexandra Square, Bowland is one of the smaller and more traditional colleges at Lancaster. It has a friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of pride, purpose and fun. Nearly everyone either plays for, or supports, one of the College sports teams. Bowland has a networked computer-study room; a snooker room and an off-campus and mature students’ lounge (containing networked PCs) with adjoining kitchen facilities.
Cartmel College
Cartmel College is located to the south end of campus, in Alexandra Park, and is the largest college at the University. The College is very popular and has a great social spirit and easy-going atmosphere. It has very impressive accommodation and social facilities including entirely en-suite residences, the largest dining facility on campus, an outside covered area and real-effect log woodburners so that you can study in warmth and comfort.
The County College
Located at the north end of campus, The County College is centred around a peaceful quadrangle. The internal layout and design of the College enables students to get to know each other extremely quickly and there is a strong sense of college loyalty. Its bar, games rooms, coffee shop and lounges have all been newly refurbished and are based in a convenient location, making County a popular meeting place for both its own members and those from other colleges.
Furness College
Furness College occupies a fairly central location for easy access to most academic and social facilities. Furness is a friendly college with an active social, sporting and cultural life and a strong sense of community. The College Bar has been listed in the UK Good Real Ale Guide and holds an annual real ale festival which is always popular. The College recently completed a major refurbishment including new accommodation facilities, with en suite rooms.
Fylde College
Fylde College is located near the Sports Centre, and is renowned for its sporting prowess, often winning the Carter Shield for inter-collegiate sport. The college has an inclusive ethos which encourages the participation and tolerance of others. Its facilities include a non-alcoholic social space and very popular coffee bar. The college bar is well frequented by many across campus and is like a traditional English pub. The college has recently completed a major refurbishment of its residential facilities.
Grizedale College
Grizedale College is located at the southern end of campus close to the Management School. It is renowned for its friendly and extremely sociable atmosphere. Following a complete re-build, Grizedale's new accommodation encompases Townhouse rooms, en-suite flats, standard rooms and studios (single & double). Applicants should note that the Grizedale College building is being redeveloped to provide new offices, bar, social and academic space during the year, and that some disturbance may result from this.
Lonsdale College
Lonsdale College occupies a modern, purpose-built building at the south end of campus and has fantastic student accommodation, social and study facilities. It also has a wireless connection for laptops in the bar area and a non-alcoholic social space on the first floor of the college building. It’s set to become one of the largest and most vibrant colleges on campus and has a bar which feels like a trendy city-centre bar/nightclub. Lonsdale’s new social space boasts a dedicated chill out facility, DJ booth, dance floor, couches and a games room.
Pendle College
Pendle College is one of the larger colleges on campus with a well-developed sense of community. Pendle offers students a chance to be a part of a strong and friendly college community and looks for students who will contribute to the continued success of the college. It has one of the largest bars on campus and so is a popular place for many on campus to meet. Pendle is proud of its strong academic and sporting achievements and also enjoys a friendly tradition of socialising and fun.
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