Alumni Benefits

As a lifelong member of Homerton and the University of Cambridge, you are entitled to a number of benefits. Although the College is currently closed to visitors, in normal times you are very welcome to visit Homerton and use our College Library, Dining Hall, Buttery and Bar. Overnight College accommodation is also available at a special alumni rate.

Accommodation

Alumni of Homerton are able to book accommodation at the College at a discounted alumni rate. Outside of term time, you can book a single room by emailing alumni@ homerton.cam.ac.uk.

During term, we cannot guarantee a room will be available, as the needs of current students must take priority. However, if you enquire 5 to 10 working days in advance, we should be able to advise you on availability. Unfortunately, during term time, we cannot accept bookings further in advance.

Dining

Alumni are welcome to eat lunch in Hall at their own expense; no prior notice is necessary. Please be aware that you will need to pay in cash for your meal.

Alumni are also entitled to dine at Formal Halls where space permits. If you would like to dine, please contact the Development Office (alumni@homerton.cam.ac.uk or 01223 747251); the Formal Hall price for alumni is currently £18.50, with non-alumni guests costing £22.50. Formal Halls are on Tuesdays in term time. If you wish to attend, please let us know by the preceding Wednesday.

On occasions, alumni will be invited to dine at High Table; these occasions will be advertised in advance. College Library

Alumni may use the College Library for reading purposes (we regret that at present it is not possible for alumni to borrow items). If you wish to use the Library, please notify the Librarian in advance (library@homerton.cam.ac.uk).

MA

If you hold a Cambridge BA, you may proceed to the MA not less than six years from the end of your first term of residence, providing that you have held your BA degree for at least two years. The College will contact you approximately two months before you become eligible. You may then register to receive your MA degree in person or in absence.The Tutorial Office organises the MA ceremony and the Development Office organises the MA lunch. Please ensure your contact details are up to date with the Development Office so you receive your official invitation.

Benefits provided by the University of Cambridge

The University Alumni Relations Office can provide you with a CAMCard which grants privileges and discounts to alumni when visiting Cambridge. The card provides membership to the University Centre and entitles you to discounts from Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Wine Merchants, local hotels, bars and restaurants.

The CAMCard also entitles you and up to three guests free entrance to all Colleges when they are open to the general public (but not during closed periods). Please note that fewer guests are permitted at King’s College, St John’s College and Queens’ College (see their websites for details).A full list of benefits can be found on the College website: www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/ alumni/alumnibenefits n