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 | 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 |
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) | 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 |
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 | |
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. | |
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 |
