Welcome to Keble
Graduate Freshers
Welcome to our page for Keble’s graduate offer-holders. Here is where you will find the latest information on all things related to your arrival and first few weeks at the College.
If you need information on your visa applications, course induction programmes etc. please contact your Department/Faculty contact.
For general information about planning to arrive at Oxford please visit the University website.
We look forward to welcoming you for next term.
Contacts
Dr Alisdair Rogers
Senior Tutor (and Tutor for Graduates)
senior.tutor@keble.ox.ac.uk
Vicky Archibald
Admissions Officer
admissions@keble.ox.ac.uk
Accommodation
accommodation@keble.ox.ac.uk
Layla Al-Katib
Student Support Officer (Disability and Welfare)
student.support@keble.ox.ac.uk
Documents and Resources
Please note links in bold need to be actioned ASAP
KEBLE IT
➤IT Information
➤Purchasing
➤IT Do’s and Dont’s
➤Keble Network Rules and Regulations
➤IT Declaration Form
MEDICAL
➤College Doctor Welcome and Registration
➤College Doctor Health Information
➤Immunisations Information
UPDATE!!
The University of Oxford is committed to fostering a safe environment where all students can thrive. Harassment and sexual misconduct are not tolerated here.
All students starting a course at Oxford are required to complete the University’s Harassment and Sexual Misconduct online training course. This course will be available to you from 1st September and once you have obtained your Single Sign-On details. You should complete the course – which takes 60-75 minutes – BEFORE you begin your student registration. You’ll be asked to confirm that you have done the course as part of your online registration. In the meantime, please read the accompanying information here.
The course will be accessible here: Harassment and Sexual Misconduct training | Oxford University
LIBRARIES
➤Keble College Library information. Complete the Library Heist (5 minutes). Follow the Library on Instagram.
➤The Bodleian Libraries welcome video
INDUCTION SCHEDULE
➤Here is the schedule of College Induction Events taking place in ‘Freshers’ week’ (5th -11th October). It also includes information about Matriculation on Saturday 17th October.
➤ Graduate Freshers Fair You are encouraged to read the Freshers’ Fair Entry Checklist and note you will need your University Card to ensure entry.
➤ Graduate Freshers Dinner in Freshers’ week. This formal dinner is organised by the College and is free of charge. You are expected to attend but you do not need to ‘book’. Please complete this form by Monday 21st September to confirm your attendance and notify us of any dietary requirements (even if you don’t have any special requirements).
➤Academic Gowns can be purchased from Shepherd & Woodward, Walters, or Ede & Ravenscroft. (It may also be possible to source second-hand gowns once you arrive in Oxford).
➤Purchasing Books You may be interested in a special offer for new students at Blackwell’s Bookshop (Other booksellers are available!)
KEBLE MCR
➤The MCR Freshers Committee have been busy planning their own Keble welcome for you. They’ve prepared a Welcome Letter and a FAQs document. They are in process of compiling the MCR Freshers’ Handbook, a student’s guide to Keble including advice on what to bring and how to get in touch before you arrive. If you use social media, please sign-up to the Keble MCR WhatsApp group.
CHAPEL AND CHOIR
➤Keble Chaplain Welcome Letter
➤Keble Chapel Choirhas a few vacancies for undergraduate Choral Scholars and Graduate Choral Assistants in all voices for 2026-27, offering fantastic opportunities for singing in perhaps the grandest ecclesiastical space in Oxford. If you would be interested in auditioning please contact the Director of Music at christian.wilson@keble.ox.ac.uk
Eclectic repertoire for weekly Eucharist, Evensong, & Compline- European tours in 2026-27
- Recordings, broadcasts, concerts, including continued celebration of chapel’s 150th anniversary in 2026
- Annual Keble Early Music Festival
Contact music@keble.ox.ac.uk or visit www.keble.ox.ac.uk/about/music to find out more.