STUDENT WELFARE
HEALTHCARE
Residential deans are on hand to deal with any medical issues; Oxford has one of the best-equipped complexes of teaching hospitals in the country and students can be assured of the very best medical care. For routine treatment, an appointment can be made with the college doctor at short notice. However, please note that it is essential to take out medical insurance before leaving home to cover hospitalisation or return home in the event of accident or illness. This can normally be done by extending an existing policy.
WELL-BEING
The course encourages student self-reliance and independence; however, we consider each student's safety and well-being to be of utmost importance and encourage any problem or difficulty to be raised with one of the student deans, or with the student welfare officer. Part of their role is to help ensure students enjoy their time with us and they are available to listen to any issue, however minor. Advice and help on spiritual matters can be arranged with the appropriate minister of religion.
Students are expected to remain in residence throughout the course, unless specific requests are made to visit relatives and friends, or travel independently; permission to do so will normally only be given at weekends. We request advance notice from a parent or appointed guardian if a student intends to travel during the course.