Student Services

The student services department offers a range of support, information and advice services to enable students to gain optimal value and enjoyment from their time spent at LSBM. Student support is an impartial service open to all students at LSBM. We offer a broad range of information and documentation relating to accommodation, healthcare, bank accounts, social activities, flexible employment and career development.

Accommodation LSBM encourages all new students to have their accommodation arrangements in place before arriving at the college. The Student Services Coordinator is available to help new and existing students to find accommodation. The college makes use of a network of professional agencies that specialise in placing students in suitable and affordable housing that is within easy reach of the campus. If students do require assistance finding accommodation, it is recommended that they inform LSBM as early as possible about their requirements by contacting student services and completing an application for accommodation form, which can be downloaded from the LSBM website. Types of Accommodation There are a range of accommodation options available to students living in London:

Host Accommodation

LSBM offers hosted student accommodation thanks to close relationships with various organisations that specialise in providing home-stays throughout London. This type of accommodation involves living within a family or working professional home and may include prepared meals if required. International students often choose to live in host accommodation short-term, on arriving in London to help them adapt more easily into British culture.

Student Halls of Residences

This option is usually self-catering, and offers a room within a student-orientated community. Student Halls are purpose built student accommodation blocks which are usually situated close to college campuses and equipped with shared facilities such as kitchens, laundries, bathrooms and recreational areas. More independent students might prefer to stay in a student flat or residence.

Letting Property

For more independent students or those who are familiar with living in the UK, they may choose to rent accommodation privately, or with friends. LSBM can offer links to letting agencies specialising in more affordable properties for students.

Validation of full-time student status at LSBM:

As part of the student services department we provide supporting documentation to validate your full-time student status at LSBM. This will enable you to register with a General Health Practitioner and receive NHS treatment, open a bank account, apply for a NI number, receive Council tax exemption and apply for student discounts on travel and other products.

Information and Enquiries

We offer an accessible information and advice service on a variety of matters including; discounts available to students and how to apply, employment for International students, how to open a bank account, registering for healthcare, police registration etc.

Memberships to LSBM Facilities and Learning Resources

Student ID cards, and all membership cards are issued from our Student Services Department.

University of London Union: LSBM students can benefit from unlimited access to the University of London Student Union (ULU) via associate membership. ULU is the ultimate student union that enables students to make use of many facilities including well-priced bars, cafes, and a luxury pool and gymnasium. The Union also hosts numerous clubs and societies which LSBM students are welcome to join. Joining ULU is the perfect way to meet people from other colleges in London and develop new extra-curriculum skills.

Associate membership to ULU is a complementary service offered by LSBM. To sign up you can complete a request form (also available from reception) and submit with a passport-sized photo to the student services coordinator who will process your application. For more information about facilities and events at ULU, please visit the ULU website: www.ULU.co.uk.

IT Services: At the start of term you will be issued with an IT account with Birkbeck College. This service is issued on enrolment at LSBM, free of charge and enables you to have access to a PC, printing facilities and the internet in most buildings on the Birkbeck College campus. Before you can access your account you will be given a short induction session to Birkbeck IT labs and you will be guided through the process of activating your account.

Academic Library: LSBM provides all its students with access to Birkbeck College Library, a well-stocked academic library located in the heart of the LSBM campus. For membership you will need to complete an application form, available from reception in LSBM office, and submit with a passport photo to the LSBM Student Services Coordinator.

Social Activities and LSBM Societies

LSBM encourages students to participate in social activities which can be suggested by you and are organised by the Student Services Coordinator and LSBM Class Representatives on a monthly basis, to compliment your academic timetable. These activities aim to promote a healthy life balance between study and social life and give you the opportunity to get to know other people on your course and at the college. Some activities student services have supported in the past include; ice skating at Somerset House, Bowling, excursions to Thorpe Park and Paintballing.

In addition, there are a number of special interest groups that have been run by LSBM students;

Debate Society Football Society History Society International Student Society The Music Society Photography Travel Club Business Networking and Enterprise Quiz Society LSBM Hash Society The Pub Society

Career Development Service, Internships and Student Employment

The Careers Service offers a free range of services including career counselling and advice. LSBM students can gain exposure within a range of London based organisations through Internship opportunities which will equip students with relevant work experience and valuable professional skills for the future. Student employment opportunities are regularly displayed on the noticeboard in the Student Services Centre. Please contact the Student Services Co-ordinator for information on employment opportunities, career advice and professional development workshops.