ALL CANDIDATES

ATTENDING FOR

INTERVIEW A warm welcome to Wadham College and to Oxford.

Please take the time to carefully read the following important information.

We hope you enjoy your short stay with us and good luck with your interview(s)!

Mrs Frances Lloyd Domestic Bursar

ON ARRIVAL/LODGE

Please report to the Lodge on arrival to register and

collect your room key. The Lodge remains open 24

hours a day. Student hosts will also staff a welcome

desk in the JCR( during the day; these helpers should

be able to assist with most enquiries. If your arrival is

delayed until after midnight, the Night Porter can be

summoned by ringing the bell at the gate.

Accommodation

The College is divided into staircases as marked on the map at the back of this leaflet. Each

staircase contains a variable number of rooms, some are single and some are double sets

consisting of a large sitting room with 2 adjoining small bedrooms. Staircases are numbered 1-

32 (there is no staircase 8, 16 or 17) and additionally there are the following named staircases:

King’s Arms, Holywell Court and Library Court (Upper and Lower). There are toilets and

bathrooms and/or shower rooms on all staircases. Staircases 1, 4-9 are en-suite. On staircase

11 toilets and bathrooms are in the basement. Bedding, linen and towels are provided in all

rooms.

Facilities

You will find an emergency telephone on your staircase which will automatically dial the Lodge.

Free calls can be made to other University extensions. If you would like wireless internet

access, you can connect to ‘The Cloud’. If you have not previously registered with ‘The Cloud’

you will need to create an account the first time you connect.

There are card operated washing machines and driers as well as ironing facilities in the Laundry

located in the JCR Quad.

The correct number for telephone messages is 01865 277900. Telephones messages will be

kept with the mail in the Lodge. Only in the case of urgent telephone messages will the Porter

on duty attempt to deliver them personally.

Safety Information

Please be aware that some

areas in the College have

uneven pathways, steps and low

walls. First aid, including a

defibrillator, is available from the

Lodge. Should an accident or

incident occur please advise the

Lodge.

Please observe all safety signs

around the building site.

Meals

The followings meals are provided free of charge:

Weekday meals

Weekend meals (All served in the New Refectory)

If you have any dietary requirements, please ensure that

you make us aware of this, in advance of your arrival, via

the on-line applicants’ survey.

If you are due to be interviewed over a lunch or dinner

period then please contact a student host who will be

able to help you contact the Head Butler or Deputy Head

Butler (or in their absence, the Lodge) as soon as

possible to make alternative meal arrangements. Soft

drinks will be provided in the JCR lounge each evening.

Breakfast 0815 – 0900 New Refectory

Lunch 1230 – 1315 New Refectory

Dinner 1900 – 1945 Hall

Sunday 8 December Dinner 1800-1830

Saturday 14 December Breakfast 0815-0900

Sunday 15 December Dinner 1800-1830

Fire and Security

There are fire notices in every bedroom or bed-sitting room and a fire alarm on all staircases

and in all rooms. Please acquaint yourself with the instructions in case of fire. Fire alarms are

connected to the Lodge. Any fire incident should be reported to the Lodge on the Emergency

Number – 77999. There are no planned fire alarm tests during your stay so you must evacuate

on hearing the fire alarm.

Although thefts are rare, you are strongly advised not to leave valuables or money in your room

and never to leave your room unlocked. If you have a large amount of money you are

recommended to ask the Head Porter to keep it in the safe in the Lodge. Oxford is no more

dangerous than other large towns but you are advised not to go out alone after dark and, in any

case, to keep to well-lit streets. If you are required to go to another College for interview after

dark, please contact one of the student helpers to ask if someone can accompany you. If you

go out, please ensure you are back by 11pm at the very latest.

Please note that it is against the law for someone under 18 to buy alcohol, attempt to buy

alcohol or to be sold alcohol.

General

Please remember that staff and students will still be working in the College during the interview

period. There will also be other candidates who will be preparing for their interviews. Please do

not disturb them. You are expected to be in your host college throughout the minimum interview

period (as specified in your interview letter). If for any reason it is necessary for you to leave

before this time, please let the Tutor for Admissions know so that we do not become anxious

about your whereabouts and we can account for you in an emergency.

The Accommodation and Events Officer is usually on duty from 09:00 to 17:00. Any difficulties

or requirements concerning rooms should be reported to her, the Head of Housekeeping,

staircase cleaner or Lodge. Please speak to a student helper initially and they will be able to

contact a member of staff for you.

Academic and Admissions Office

The staff in the Academic Office are available to help with any enquiries/problems relating to

interviews, and your student hosts will be in regular contact with the office on your behalf.

Opening hours are 09:00 – 17:00. Outside these hours please speak to your student hosts or to

the Lodge, who will be able to make any necessary contact.

Vacating Rooms

Please vacate your room by 10am on the day you expect to leave Oxford. If you are unsure of whether you will be leaving that day, please pack up your belongings and leave your luggage in the corner of the room, so that the room can be cleaned. Do not check out (i.e. return your keys) until you are certain that you are leaving. You will still have access to your room until you check out, but please do not use the bed until you are sure you will be staying another night.

Useful contacts

Internal External (by mobile)

Lodge – Emergency 77999 01865 277999

Lodge – General 77900 01865 277900

Academic and

Admissions Office

77545

or

77946

01865 277545

01865 277946

Accommodation & Events Officer

77969 01865 277969

Housekeeping 77916 01865 277916

Head Butler 77906 01865 277906

Domestic Bursar 77963 01865 277963

Deputy Domestic Bursar 77941 01865 277941

Sustainability at Wadham

Wadham is committed to doing everything possible to reduce our impact on

the environment. As such, we would appreciate your

help in reducing the amount of landfill

generated by the use of disposable cups. If you have one, please bring your own, named keep

cup/travel mug with you to interviews.

Thank you!