The Office of General Counsel supports the University in reviewing, negotiating, and approving all contracts and agreements. To ensure timely processing and compliance with University policies, all contract requests must begin with the Contract Intake Form.
All contracts must be submitted through the Contract Intake Form. Requests sent directly to staff or leadership will be redirected to this form.
Please find below the contract approval form link as well as instructions for how to complete the form:
Any Lincoln University employee who is initiating, renewing, or modifying an agreement with an external party must submit the contract for review.
All contract requests must be submitted through the Contract Intake Form. This form ensures the Office of General Counsel receives complete information and can process your request efficiently.
When completing the form, be prepared to provide:
No. To ensure proper tracking and timely review, all contract requests must be submitted through the Contract Intake Form. Emails sent directly to leadership will be redirected to the form.
All agreements that create obligations for the University must be reviewed, including:
If you are unsure, submit the form and the Legal team will advise.
Please allow up to 10 business days to receive agreement/ contract back.
Only individuals with delegated signature authority may sign contracts. Most agreements require signature by the President or Chief Financial Officer. Employees may not sign contracts on behalf of the University unless formally delegated.
Your request will be:
You will receive updates throughout the process.
Indicate urgency in the intake form and provide the deadline. The Legal team will make every effort to accommodate time‑sensitive requests, but complete information is still required.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
For questions about the process or the status of a request, contact the Office of General Counsel at generalcounsel@lincoln.edu, vboston@lincoln.edu, AND ksmalls@lincoln.edu. For new contract submissions, please use the Contract Intake Form.
