Moving into College
In Advance
Please aim to arrive at College on Monday 6th October 2025 between 9am & 12pm.
It is essential that you keep to these arrival arrangements. If you are not able to arrive between 9am and 12pm on 6th October, please contact college.office@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk to make other arrangements.
Before you come, don’t forget to have all the vaccinations recommended in our Medical Information 2025.
Oxfordshire City Council has introduced congestion charges from Autumn 2025; there will be a daily charge of £5 for cars without a permit to go through six charge locations on roads in Oxford. It is possible to reach St Hugh’s without going through one of these points if you approach from the North, down the Woodstock or Banbury Roads.
The charge is payable only once per day, enforced by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. You’ll need to pay online by midnight the following day.
Arriving in College
On Monday 6th October, when you arrive at the St Margaret’s Road entrance of the College, you should report to the Wordsworth Room to collect your key and Freshers’ Information Pack; a team of current undergraduates will be on hand to direct you.
Along with key information about St Hugh’s and the upcoming term, you will receive your University Card at this registration session.
If you arrive at another time, report to the College Lodge. The Porter will welcome you, and suggest the best place for you to park, as close as possible to your room. The Lodge telephone number is 01865 274 900 – do put it in your phone as a useful contact!
Looking for somewhere to park whilst you drop off your belongings? There is free on-street parking on St Margaret’s or Canterbury Roads, but be aware that these are limited to two hours.
Settling in
Library induction
Without a doubt, you will be spending a lot of time in our excellent College Library.
You may find this library guide useful to help you navigate the ins and outs of using the library.
The library is open to you 24 hours a day, via card access at the main door, and provides a range of comfortable workspaces, alongside printing and binding services to support you in your studies. The library office is staffed Monday to Friday 9:00 – 12:30 and 13:00 – 17:00, and if you have any questions, please get in touch with our Librarians. You can contact them through email at library@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk, by phone at 01865 274938, or drop by the office.
A map of the wider Bodleian library network can be found here. Alternatively, visit the Bodleian Library website to explore each site in more detail.
Freshers’ Week
More information on Freshers’ Week will be circulated nearer the time. Please keep an eye on your email for information on the following:
- Timetables
- Induction workshops and meetings
- IT guidance
- Subject inductions
- Language class information
The Junior Common Room Information page includes Freshers’ Week information, and a helpful Freshers’ guide made by the JCR.
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