Worcester College

Worcester is set in twenty-six acres of wooded grounds including a lake and sports fields, yet it is only a few minutes walk from the city centre and railway and bus stations.

The College aims to provide a friendly and supportive academic and social environment, with excellent facilities for sport, and strong musical and theatrical traditions.

The College welcomes diversity among its students, staff and visitors, and recognises the benefits of having a wide variety of backgrounds, and range of experience amongst its members.

Facilities for students with disabilities

Worcester is committed to making arrangements to enable students with disabilities to participate as fully as possible in College and University life. Prospective students are advised to contact the Graduate Officer to discuss any special needs.

Library resources

• Upper Library with individual study cubicles, approximately 60,000 volumes, open 24 hours a day
• Law Library, open 24 hours a day
• Old Library

Computing resources

• Internet ports provided in all student accommodation
• MCR computer room
• MCR IT Officer, elected from the body of graduate students

Art, music, drama and sport

• Music Society
• Chapel Choir
• Drama Society: ‘Buskins’
• Gym on site
• Sports fields on site
  

Other facilities

The following are available to provide assistance to graduates:

• Graduate Officer
• Tutor for Graduates
• College Advisors
• Welfare team
  

All graduate accommodation is located on residential streets surrounding the College.

Single accommodation is provided in a purpose-built hostel with en-suite shower rooms and shared kitchen facilities and a number of houses converted for student use. Each house has either five, six or nine bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities and communal kitchen/living/dining areas

• Letting period: Minimum 10 months (October–July)

• Letting period: Minimum 11 months (October–August)

Worcester College does not provide single-sex accommodation blocks. All graduate accommodation has kitchen facilities; meals are also available in College during term time. Out of term time, lunch only is available from Monday to Friday.

• Academic Expenses Grants
• Book Bursaries

All graduates at the College are full members of both the Worcester Middle Common Room (MCR), representing the graduate student body, and Junior Common Room, representing the undergraduate student body.

Worcester’s MCR is a large and diverse community which provides a friendly atmosphere for helping students to settle in both socially and academically.