Worcester College was founded in the 18th century and is known for its 26 acres of beautiful grounds featuring numerous green spaces, ducks, an orchard, and the College sports field. The College values welfare very highly and has a number of avenues of support for College members with any kind of problem. There are generally 3 bops a term, where two take place in the college bar, and the third takes place in a club. Other regular social events include themed evenings, comedy nights, and charity auctions amongst other events.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Somerville College |
| Phone Number | 01865 270600 |
| admissions@some.ox.ac.uk | |
| Website | www.some.ox.ac.uk |
| Location | Somerville College is located on Woodstock Road, just north of St Giles and is a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The College is adjacent to a wide variety of restaurants and cocktail bars popular with students
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| Financial support | Somerville College offers a number of undergraduate scholarships and funding. The College also has funding for travel and projects for undergraduates and graduates alike. Awards are also available for sporting and wellbeing. More information can be found here. |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | The specific college societies are: College Choir Music Society BAME Socials Drama Society Arts Week University Challenge Baking Society Boat Club Board Games Society Deception Society As well as these, there are over 300 university societies you can join. |
| Accommodation | Somerville College houses all of its undergraduates in-college for every year of their degrees. Rooms are allocated by ballot and the rooms consist of study bedrooms with shared bathrooms, showers, and kitchens. Undergraduate students are guaranteed rooms in their first, third, and fourth years and some second years choose to remain in College too. The College also aims to provide accommodation in or close to College for all first-year postgraduate students, and gives priority to those arriving from abroad. For graduates, 53 students can be accommodated in two annexes of college-owned housing which are very close to the main site. These facilities provide shared kitchens. Bathroom and living areas. More information about accommodation for undergraduates and graduates can be found here. |
| Sports | Somerville has a number of sports teams for males and females as well as a popular boat club. The sports clubs are welcome and inclusive regardless of past experience. Bear in mind, no ball games are allowed inside the college grounds. Sporting facilities include a gym onsite, and tennis courts as part of the Wadham/Somerville sports grounds. Further information can be found here. |
| Welfare | Somerville College has a dedicated welfare team who have undergone welfare training to offer non-judgemental and confidential support to students. As well as welfare support, there is a college nurse who is available every weekday to help with medical related issues. Every student has an annual meeting with the principle which is an opportunity to discuss academic and non-academic matters. Most of the Junior Deans are on call every evening since they live in College. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Margaret Thatcher Indira Gandhi Dorothy Hodgkin Iris Murdoch |
