To prepare before arrival

Please refer to this table for a reminder of actions to take for arrival and registration. We have indicated what steps need to be taken when, and if they are mandatory or optional


Action Mandatory/optional? Deadline

College contract
(to read, sign and return return to welcome@gtc.ox.ac.uk

Mandatory – you cannot complete registration without signing the college contract

Please sign and return any time after you have met all the conditions of your offer

Form for international students

(SSO required)

Mandatory for international students including EU – as part of college registration you must submit a scan of your passport and provide a share code for your evisa or settled/pre-settled status

Any time after you have met all offer conditions and have your Oxford SSO

College handbook
2025

Mandatory – at least the arrivals and policies sections

You can read and refer to this any time after you receive your offer

Read letter from college doctor (GP)
and register online.
Read letter from college nurse

Strongly recommended for all new students (unless already registered with another Oxford doctor and prefer to stay with them)

Any time after you have met all conditions of your offer – before arrival recommended if you are coming from overseas

Watch introduction video from college Doctor

Strongly recommended for all new students (unless already registered with another Oxford doctor and prefer to stay with them)

Any time after you have met all conditions of your offer – before arrival recommended if you are coming from overseas

Direct debit form

Mandatory to complete your college ‘battels’ account (for paying college accommodation rent charges, meals in college and other sundries)

If you already have a UK bank account you can complete at any time with a scanned signature and email to the Finance Manager: weiping.ding@gtc.ox.ac.uk.
Hard copies will also be available at the Lodge/in person registration

Academic dress form

You will receive a discount for purchasing in advance and your academic dress will be delivered to the Lodge in time for matriculation. However, if you prefer you can buy your academic dress in person from Shepherd & Woodward or Walters in Oxford after you arrive.

If you wish to use this supplier and have your academic dress delivered in person in time for Matriculation, please complete this form by Friday 19 September

Immunisations letter (to read)

Mandatory – advice to all students from the University on health, vaccines and immunisations

To read at any time before arrival

University card information (to read)

Mandatory – information on using your card, and what to do if your card is lost, stolen or damaged

To read at any time