All day – Various locations – Organised by JCR & MCR Sign-up might be necessary, depending on the club or society. Try out activities and discover which clubs and societies might interest you.

17:00–20:00 – St Catherine’s House, Bath Street, OX4 1DT – Organised by MCR Sign-up is highly encouraged. Partners and family are welcome. Kick off Freshers’ Week with good pizza, sunshine (we hope!), and a chance to meet your new Catz family if you’ve just arrived in town or are still finding your way in N1/N2 kitchens.

18:30–20:45 – Restaurant in town, location to be shared by your host – Organised by MCR College Parents Sign-up is necessary. Share a meal with fellow freshers in your field and get insider tips from an upper-year student. Please note that you will have to pay for your own meal.

21:00–23:30 – Ainsworth Graduate Centre, MCR – Organised by MCR Sign-up is highly encouraged. A relaxed space to unwind, meet the MCR’s bar, connect with other freshers, and settle into Catz life.

20:00–23:30 – Ainsworth Graduate Centre, MCR – Organised by MCR Sign-up is highly encouraged. Break the ice by singing your favourite songs with new Catz friends. The bar will be open.

09:00–11:15 – Riverside Lecture Theatre – Organised by College For full-time students only (unless you registered early). By surname: A–H at 09:00–09:45, I–Q at 09:45–10:30, R–Z at 10:30–11:15. Part-time students register with departments.

11:30–12:15 – Riverside Lecture Theatre – Organised by College Attendance is compulsory. Get to know the Master, Tutor for Graduates, and the Home Bursar.

12:15–13:00 – Riverside Lecture Theatre – Organised by MCR Co-Presidents Attendance is compulsory. Learn what the MCR is and how it can support you during your time at Catz and Oxford.

14:00–15:00 – Examination Schools – Organised by Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) We will go together as Catz to see what is on offer at a University level. A great opportunity to find your next hobby or sport. Meet outside Ainsworth Graduate Centre at 13:45 or meet at Examination Schools at 14:00. https://www.oxfordsu.org/freshers

16:45–18:00 – Riverside Lecture Theatre – Organised by College Attendance is compulsory. Meet the Dean, the College Nurse, the College Counsellor, the Panel of Advisors, the Junior Deans and Peer Supporters.

18:30–20:30 – Restaurant in town, location to be announced by your college parent – Organised by MCR & College Parents Sign-up is necessary. Enjoy a relaxed meal while meeting Catz freshers from different fields. The “Family” concept at Catz MCR is just a theme for this dinner, not necessarily an extended concept throughout the year. Please… Continue reading Family Dinner

21:00–23:30 – The Cape of Good Hope – Organised by MCR Sign-up is highly encouraged. Enjoy a pint or two while meeting new friends. A small tab opened by the MCR may cover your first drink, but please bring your shiny new Oxford student ID for discounts, and be prepared to pay afterwards.