Congratulations on joining the best College in Oxford –
you’re going to have a fantastic time at Balliol, but
we all know that coming somewhere for the first time can be
both exciting and daunting. The JCR Committee will be around
for the whole of Fresher’s Week (wearing their brightly
coloured t-shirts!) to make sure your first week at Balliol
is a brilliant one…
If you have any questions, just come and speak to us, or
any member of the JCR Committee Helen Lochead and Mike Blyth
JCR President and Vice-President
Freshers Week Timetable
Sunday 30th September
7:00pm
Free meal and soft
drinks for students arriving early in the JCR followed by a film in the JCR
Monday 1st October
All Day
Fresher's arrive any time after 10am (click here
for a map of the College and surrounding area –
there’s also a copy in your Freshers’
Handbook) If it is impossible to arrive in College on the Monday, please contact the Academic Registrar giving your reason for needing to arrive on the Sunday after 2pm
When you arrive, head for
for the Old Common Room (OCR) to collect
your keys and welcome pack –
the room will be clearly signposted, but if you
can’t find it, just ask!
All Day
Tours of Balliol and Oxford by the JCR committee,
Tea & biscuits in the JCR
Throughout the day you will be found by your general 'parents'
6:30pm
A (short!) introduction to the JCR President, Master and MCR President
First night of the Lindsay Bar and giant games in the JCR
Tuesday 2nd October
9:30am
Introduction to the college officers
in Hall (Master, Vice-Master, Dean, Chaplain, Librarian, College Secretary, Bursars, Senior Tutor etc). Graduate Freshers are also invited
10:45am
Introduction to the JCR Committee
in the JCR
11:30am
Meet your subject parents for a tour of relevant faculties and libraries
2:00pm
Settling in Meeting – with the Head of the Oxford University Counselling Service
Afternoon
Subject family tea parties
Afternoon
Tours of Balliol Library at specified
times
7:00pm
Women’s Drinks in the Massey
Room
8:30pm
Speed meeting in Hall
Wednesday 3rd October
9:00am
Special Pantry Breakfast – cullinary delights including bagels, brioche etc.
11:30am
Welfare Day Part 1 – half
of you will visit ‘magic roundabout’
– including talks with the Chaplain, Dean,
College Nurse & the Senior Tutor/Academic Registrar. The other
half go to JCR for entertainment provided by the
JCR welfare reps and to meet peer supporters etc.
