Welcome to Keble
Undergraduate Freshers
Welcome to our page for Keble’s undergraduate freshers. Here is where you will find the latest information on all things related to your arrival and first few weeks at the College.
For general information about planning to arrive in Oxford please visit the University website.
We look forward to welcoming you for next term.
Contacts
Dr Alisdair Rogers
Senior Tutor
senior.tutor@keble.ox.ac.uk
Vicky Archibald
Admissions
admissions@keble.ox.ac.uk
Layla Al-Katib
Student Support Officer (Disability and Welfare)
student.support@keble.ox.ac.uk
Accommodation
accommodation@keble.ox.ac.uk
Documents and Resources
Please note links in bold need to be actioned ASAP
➤College-Student Contract please read, sign and return to the Academic Office via email
➤University Card Form complete, sign and return to the Academic Office via email
KEBLE IT
➤IT Information
➤Purchasing
➤IT Do’s and Dont’s
➤Keble Network Rules and Regulations
➤IT Declaration Form please sign and return to the Academic Office via email
MEDICAL
➤College Doctor Welcome and Registration
➤College Doctor Health Information
➤Immunisations Information
➤Financial Guide for Undergraduates
➤Oxford Transition Support for advice and guidance on the transition from school to University
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
JCR
➤Our current JCR committee are busy preparing for your arrival! In the meantime, please do feel free to get in touch with them on their social media channels! Facebook and Instagram
LIBRARIES
➤Keble College Library information. Follow the Library on Instagram.
➤Bodleian Libraries welcome/induction webinars
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.
➤ Timetable for meetings with Fr Max Kramer, the College Chaplain (in subject groups)
➤ Timetable for Study Resources sessions in the Library (in subject groups)
➤ Timetable for Study Skills sessions in the Library (in subject groups)
➤ University Freshers Fair You are encouraged to read the Freshers’ Fair Entry Checklist and note you will need your University Card to ensure entry.
➤Welcome Dinner in Freshers’ week. This formal dinner is an opportunity for you to meet your tutors and other students on your course. All students are expected to attend. There is no need to book online BUT please complete this form by Monday 21st September to confirm your attendance and notify us of any dietary requirements.
➤Academic Gowns can be purchased from Shepherd & Woodward, Walters and Ede and Ravenscroft. (It may also be possible to source second-hand gowns once you arrive in Oxford).
➤Books: If you have books to buy then you may be interested in this information provided by Blackwells Bookshop
CHAPEL AND CHOIR
➤Welcome from the College Chaplain and Welfare Fellow
➤Keble Chapel Choir has 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- Recordings, broadcasts, concerts including continued celebration of chapel’s 150th anniversary in 2026-7
- European tours in 2026-27
- Annual Keble Early Music Festival
Contact music@keble.ox.ac.uk or visit www.keble.ox.ac.uk/about/music to find out more.