Glossary of Oxford Terminology

Battel

Battels are college charges. Each student will receive a monthly battels bill, which will include charges for their tuition, accommodation, food

Bod

Abbreviation for Bodleian Library. The largest of the University’s many libraries. Itis named after Sir Thomas Bodley.

Bop

Acronym for Big Open Party These may be held in the College by the Common Room

Fellow

The senior (non-student) members of college who, together with the Principal, constitute the governing body of the college. Linacre also has other categories of fellow, such as junior research fellows, who are not members of the governing body

Gaudy College event for alumni

Hilary (term)

The second term of the academic year which begins in January and ends in March

Lodge

Also Porter’s Lodge. Found at the main entrance to the college, main reception area.

Long Vac

Long vacation - the name widely used for the period between the end of the Trinity Term and the beginning of the Michaelmas Term each year.

Matriculation

Matriculation confers membership of the University on those students who are enrolled at the University of Oxford and following a degree-level course.

Michaelmas (term)

The first term of the academic yearwhich begins in October and ends in December