pletely “I think it’s great that the collegiate system is com escape non-academic and so you can feel like you can closeyour studies and relax there. I really enjoyed the knit atmosphere of the collegiate system” Jane Allen, open day visitor 2013
Durham’s Colleges
COLLINGWOOD COLLEGE
HOW TO CHOOSE A COLLEGE TO VISIT
COLLEGE OF ST HILD AND ST BEDE
We recommend that you identify key features from the diagram below and pick a maximum of two or three colleges to visit. Use the map to help you identify where our colleges are located and to avoid unnecessary walking between sessions.
Set in 16 acres of parkland, one of the oldest and largest colleges, with a great sense of community and lots of opportunities to get involved in college life.
FEATURES KEY: MORE TRADITIONAL St Johns, St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Hatfield, Grey, Trevelyan, University
Large and incredibly active, Collingwood boasts a vibrant community of students and staff and is one of the most laid back and informal of the University colleges.
GREY COLLEGE A liberal, accepting college founded just over 50 years ago, Grey is a traditional college but the traditions don’t dominate college life.
HATFIELD COLLEGE The second oldest college with strong traditional roots; known for its famous ‘Hatfield spirit’ and enthusiastic student community.
JOSEPHINE BUTLER COLLEGE A young, vibrant, free-spirited college; practices some of the University’s oldest traditions, giving them a unique Butler twist.
NEWER Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Josephine Butler, Grey, Trevelyan, Collingwood
LARGER St Cuthbert’s, St Hild and St Bede, Collingwood, Van Mildert
ST AIDAN’S COLLEGE Relaxed, inclusive and modern with a caring, spirited community offering lots of support and opportunities.
ST CHAD’S COLLEGE Set in beautiful historic buildings, a small, traditional, homely college with an incredibly strong sense of community.
ST CUTHBERT’S SOCIETY SELF CATERED Josephine Butler, St Cuthbert’s partially
A large, diverse and inclusive college appealing to a wide range of people. Based on two different sites, St Cuthbert’s is an eclectic mix of the old and the new. Students can use facilities at both locations.
ST JOHN’S COLLEGE SMALLER St John’s, St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Trevelyan
OLDER St Chad’s, St Mary’s, Hatfield, St Hild and St Bede, University
A small, caring, traditional college with a Christian foundation but open to people of all faiths or none; housed in historic, quirky buildings full of character.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE A traditional college with a long and distinguished history - yet progressive and forward-looking; set in beautiful landscaped grounds with views over Durham City.
TREVELYAN COLLEGE A supportive, friendly, unique college with a strong community feel. Traditional on formal occasions but with an emphasis on the new and developing.
LESS TRADITIONAL St Cuthbert’s, Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Collingwood, Josephine Butler, St Hild and St Bede
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE The oldest of the colleges, where activities and facilities are influenced by longstanding tradition; part of Durham’s World Heritage Site, students have a strong sense of pride and love for ‘Castle’.
ON ‘THE BAILEY’
VAN MILDERT COLLEGE
St Chad’s, St John’s, Hatfield, St Cuthbert’s (partially), University
A large, relaxed and lively college centred around a lake in spacious grounds, particularly well-known for its involvement in the outward Durham community through outreach projects.
ON ‘THE HILL’
Find out more at: www.durham.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation/choosing
St Mary’s, Van Mildert, St Aidan’s, Collingwood, Grey, Trevelyan, Josephine Butler
Bookings: www.durham.ac.uk/opendays
Applicants to Durham University are invited to indicate their preferred college at the point of application and this is considered within the allocation of college places. Allocation to preferred colleges is not guaranteed.
Enquiries: T: 0191 334 9191 E: open.days@durham.ac.uk