College welcome events
We organise orientation and welcome events in college for all new students, including online for distance learning and part-time students and some earlier events for students on September course start dates. We will send reminders and notifications of event updates throughout the summer through our Offer Holder email newsletters. Please see below for dates that have been confirmed so far. Your department will be in touch separately with their timetable of orientation events. Please refer to your course start date in the first offer letter provided by your department administrator for travel purposes; this is the date by which you are required to be in Oxford if you are a full-time student.
College Academic Office induction
This is a presentation from Green Templeton’s Senior Tutor, Dr Alison Stenton and members of the college’s Academic Office team with comprehensive information about Academic, Welfare and Financial support at the college. Attending a college induction is mandatory and we will run the same event several times for time and space purposes inviting you to the one closest to your programme start date and with your programme cohort.
In-person registration dates and times
We are offering in-person drop-ins in the Exam Room (ground floor, adjacent to Lodge) for new students who want to meet the college office team, ask any arrival/registration queries and get orientation information and advice soon after you arrive in Oxford. We are always happy to say hello and meet you in person after many months of email and Teams correspondence! We have offered times when the majority of students will start arriving in Oxford and to tie in with other college events but we can also offer Teams or in person appointments during office hours on request – contact welcome@gtc.ox.ac.uk
| Date/time | In-person drop-in periods |
|---|---|
Friday 26 September | 14:00 to 15:30 |
Monday 29 September | 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 |
Tuesday 30 September | 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 |
Thursday 2 October | 14:00 to 16:00 |
Wednesday 8 October | 9:00 to 12:00 and 15:30 to 17:00 |
Thursday 9 October | 9:00 to 12:00 |
Monday 13 October | 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00 |
College life fairs
These are drop-in events to meet key staff and teams across the college including Accommodation, Events, Catering, Library, Finance, Development, Academic Initiatives, Junior Deans, IT, Communications, the Graduate Common Room (GCR) and some clubs and societies. Learn more about what the college can offer you and gain further insight into how as a college we operate.
Green Templeton Welcome Reception
A chance to dress up and join us at one of the college’s Welcome Receptions. This is a formal evening reception with drinks and canapés in the college marquee. Meet Green Templeton’s Principal, Sir Michael Dixon, members of staff, fellows, and the Graduate Common Room (GCR) and your fellow Green Templeton students. Following the reception, the College bar will be open for you to continue meeting, mixing and socialising if you wish. These will take place during 0th week (Freshers’ week) beginning 6 October.
Welcome events timetable
| Date | Activity | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 25 September | Introduction to Beaumont Elms GP Surgery (online) | Virtual/no dress code | |
Friday 26 September | Induction for other early course starters and tours with student ambassadors (PGCE, MFE, GEM, MPP and other early course arrivers) | Lecture Theatre | In person / no dress code |
Saturday 27 September | Oxford/local area tours with Student Ambassadors | In person/no dress code | |
Thursday 2 October | History of GTC tour with Michael Pirie | In person/no dress code | |
Thursday 2 October | College Life Fair (Drop in) | Marquee | In person / no dress code |
Saturday 4 October | Oxford/local area tours with Student Ambassadors (meet at the Lodge) | In person/no dress code | |
Monday 6 October from 17:00 to 18:00 | History of GTC tour with Michael Pirie | In person/no dress code | |
Wednesday 8 October | Oxford SU Freshers Fair (time slot for GTC students; bring your University Card) | Examination Schools, High Street | In person/no dress code |
Wednesday 8 October | Induction for Masters and Research students on October course start dates and tours with student ambassadors | Lecture Theatre | In person / no dress code |
Wednesday 8 October | Introduction to Beaumont Elms GP Surgery (online) | Virtual/no dress code | |
Wednesday 8 October | Welcome Reception followed by GCR Bar night | Marquee / Stables bar | In person / smart dress |
Thursday 9 October | Induction for Masters and Research students on October course start dates and tours with student ambassadors | Lecture Theatre | In person/ no dress code |
Thursday 9 October | College Life Fair (Drop in) | Marquee | In person / no dress code |
Friday 10 October | Welfare Event (Drop in). Inclusivi-Tea. Drop in for iced tea and snacks on Friday afternoon. Find out informally how Green Templeton can support you, learn about the college’s diverse and inclusive culture, and make some new friends! All are welcome! | Stables bar | In person / no dress code |
Friday 10 October | Welcome Reception followed by GCR Bar night | Marquee Stables bar | In person / smart dress |
Saturday 11 October | Family welcome event | Stables bar | In person/no dress code |
Monday 13 October | Partner drinks event | Stables bar | In person/no dress code |
Friday 17 October | Registration closes | ||
Saturday 18 October | Matriculation and Photographs | Marquee and Sheldonian Theatre | In person / academic dress |
For part-time students, due to the many varieties in course delivery and times that you may be in Oxford, we will arrange an online (virtual) induction. The slides from the presentation will be circulated to be referred to later if necessary.
