St. Catherine's College (Cambridge): Detailed Guide, General Information and Contacts

St Catharine’s College is located on Trumpington Street in the centre of Cambridge and is near Corpus Christi College

St Catharine’s has a Hardship fund for any student who experiences unexpected financial difficulties.  There are also a number of grants for study-related expenses, as well as prizes for excellence in sport and studies.

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Societies at St Catharine’s include:

• Catzapella
• Jazz Catz
• Catz Painting
• Wine and Cheese Soc

As well as these, students can select from hundreds of other societies

St Catharine’s guarantees accommodation for the duration of an undergraduate course.  First and third years live on the main site, with second years living a few minutes away in College-owned accommodation.  All rooms are single and fully furnished, with all rooms having access to shared kitchen facilities.  There are a variety of en-suite and rooms with shared bathrooms available.  Rent varies from £1206 per term to £2044 per term.

St Catharine’s College also guarantees accommodation for at least the first year of postgraduate study, with many students also offered accommodation beyond that.  This is mainly located in and around the city centre, with all rooms fully furnished and with access to shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.  Rent varies from £1776 per term to £2150 per term.

The College has a gym on site complete with cardiovascular training equipment and free weights.  As well as this, there are a number of facilities at the local Sports Pavilion and Boathouse, both of which are a short distance from the main site.

All students have a Tutor who is often the first port of call for help and support with personal, financial or academic issues.  St Catharine’s have a dedicated Health and Welfare team, as well as a College Nurse, who can help with issues with physical and mental wellbeing.  Finally, the College also has its own Counselling service for students who need mental health support

• The Shirley Society, the College’s literary society, is the oldest society in Cambridge and regularly host figures from the art world for talks and performances
• The College’s special collections held in the library include rare medieval Western manuscripts and almost 800 books printed in the 15th and 16th centuries
• The College has a full sick bay and surgery designed to support students with any physical injury or problem

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