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A matriculated student at Oxford University is a member both of the University and of one of its constituent colleges or permanent private halls. The two relationships are governed by separate, though interlinking, contracts. The form of the contract with the University is a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the contract between each matriculated student and the University.

If and when a conditional or unconditional offer is made to you, the offer letter you will receive will draw your attention to the provision of the University student contract - University Student Contract [Sample Copy] (104 kb)

If you receive an offer for a non-matriculated programme, which does not require a college place, the offer letter will instead make reference to the University student contract for non-matriculated students: University Contract for Non-Matriculated Students [Sample Copy] (111 kb)

You should read the offer letter and relevant contract carefully before accepting the offer. When you receive your college offer, if you are also supplied with a form of college contract you should give this similar attention.

Once all the conditions set by both the University and the college have been met, you will be sent a final letter confirming your offer and you will be asked to sign and return a copy of the relevant University student contract as soon as possible as a condition of your enrolment.

The University will deliver a student’s chosen programme of study in accordance with the descriptions set out in this online prospectus. However, where courses or options depend on placement at another institution or on specialist teaching, availability in a given year cannot be guaranteed in advance. The University also reserves the right to vary the content and delivery of programmes of study: to discontinue, merge or combine options within programmes of study: and to introduce new options or courses. Changes in course provision may arise from desirable developments in the relevant subject or alterations in teaching practice and/or facilities, as well as from causes such as resource constraints or staff movements. Changes in course provision may occur either before or after admission, but will take account of the reasonable expectations of any student admitted to or engaged on a specific programme of study. In the unlikely circumstance of the University deciding to make substantial and material changes to a programme of study after acceptance of a place by a student, the student will be able to withdraw from that programme of study.

Please note that any dates which may be given to you for the sitting of examinations or the notification or publication of results are estimates only. If the University is prevented from meeting those dates by adverse circumstances beyond its control, the University will take all reasonable steps to put alternative arrangements in place as quickly as possible, and to keep you informed.