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Freshers' Checklist

Watch this space as we update it with more information.

JCR GUIDE 2025

Our guide to the College, JCR, and tips for life at Univ and Oxford.

Written by the president and other members of the committee.

WELCOME WEEK TIMETABLE

The provisional timetable can be found in the 'Undergraduate Arrival Times' of the linked website. PDF & Digital Versions will be linked shortly.

Packing List

Household Essentials:

  • Bedding: duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillow case, fitted sheet (most rooms will have single beds but college will inform you if this isn’t the case)

  • Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.

  • Towels

  • Hangers for shirts/coats

  • Laundry detergent

Admin:

  • Bank cards (since COVID, many Oxford businesses take card only)

  • Cash

  • ID: pass port and/or driving license

  • Medical details

  • Passport style photos

Electronics:

  • Laptop/computer and charger

  • Phone charger

  • Extension cable

  • Ethernet cable (optional)

Clothes:

  • Casual clothes (warmer clothes for autumn and winter)

  • Fancy dress (for BOPs)

  • Bring a white t-shirt you don’t mind drawing on for the first BOP!

  • Formal clothes (for Formal Hall and events like Balls)

Academic:

  • Stationery: pens, correction fluid, etc.

  • Paper/notepads

  • Folders (to store work)

  • Subject specific equipment: exam suitable calculator for STEM students, etc.

Food:

  • Some plates and bowls

  • Cutlery; fork, knife spoon, etc

  • Glasses (plastic/glasses/mugs)

  • Tea towels and dish clothes

  • Kettle (some rooms and kitchens may already have kettles)

  • Bottle opener

  • Washing up brush

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!

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