Student Services have developed several different mechanisms to help support you as you approach your exams and assessments. Continued support for your academic studies during Covid-19.
Assessment formats
Short Format Assignments
Some of your assessments may be in the form of Short Format Assignments (SFAs), so make sure you understand what these involve and when your deadlines are.
Time Constrained Assessments
Some of your exams may be in the form of Time Constrained Assessments (TCAs). Make sure you understand what these involve and check with your School for specific details of what you will be required to do and when they will be taking place.
Getting ready for your assessments
Plan carefully how you will manage your assessments from home – find a quiet study space, let family/friends know your assessment timetable, and plan your time to make sure you meet your deadlines.
Prepare for any potential issues with this Assessment Troubleshooting guide.
Check-out the latest Fresher Take Podcast episode:
Preparing for an SFA

SFA Library guide
Everything you need to help you prepare for a Short Format Assignment
View morePreparing for a TCA
If you are required to Capture handwritten documents and notes with Microsoft Office Lens make sure to have the app ready to use.
Find out the best way to submit documents using OneDrive.
Contact the library with any questions here: library@lincoln.ac.uk
Extensions & Extenuating Circumstances
Further guidance on when and how to apply for Extenuating Circumstances is available through Student Services.
You can also email studentsupport@lincoln.ac.uk for specific advice and support.
Academic offences
You need to be especially aware of the rules and reguations for Academic Offences when working remotely and submitting your assessments online.
Further information is available on Academic issues and Academic offences.
Your mental health

Managing stress
Help and guidance from the Wellbeing Centre.
View moreFor more content like this, visit Dr Anna Symonds (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on YouTube.
The University Wellbeing team has collected together lots of resources for looking after your wellbeing.
Fika - Emotional fitness app
Fika is designed to help you learn practical mental fitness approaches and hacks so you can thrive whilst studying and beyond.
The Fika app has a dedicated series of programmes to help combat the challenges of remote study and the mental health impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Programmes and audio guides cover topics including managing distractions and uncertainty, maintaining motivation and positivity, staying connected, self-care and healthy habits.
The app is free to download for all University of Lincoln students – just use your uni email to get started!
You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Support contacts
If you are struggling or need advice, please contact the relevant support services.
ICT
- Call: 01522 886500 (24/7 Service)
- Email: ict@lincoln.ac.uk
Wellbeing
- Call: 01522 886400 (24/7 Service)
- Email: studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk
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