Wider Student Experience

College of St Hild and St Bede

£165

*

Collingwood College

£150

£190

Grey College

£195

£235 (or £195 if taking a year out)

Hatfield College

£220

*

John Snow College

£160

*

South College

£165

£190

St Chad's College

£90

£120

St Cuthbert's Society

£172.50

*

St John's College

£165

£220

St Mary's College

£150

£200

Stephenson College

£170

£225

Trevelyan College

£140

*

University College

£185

£240

Van Mildert College

£185

*

College of St Hild and St Bede

£53.50

Collingwood College

£50

Grey College

£60

Hatfield College

£50

John Snow College

£40

Josephine Butler College

£38

South College

Please note: South College does not have a separate Middle Common Room and its postgraduate students sit under the Junior Common Room (JCR). The levy listed here is the JCR levy for postgraduates.

£30

St Aidan's College

Combined with SCR £10

St Chad's College

£35

St Cuthbert's Society

£57.50

St John's College

£45

St Mary's College

£38

Stephenson College

£65

Trevelyan College

£35

University College (Full-time)

£55

University College (Part-time)

£40

Ustinov College

£40

Van Mildert College

£50

£135 for undergraduate and foundation students. Payable in your first year and valid for the duration of your undergraduate degree.

This contributes to the day-to-day running of the JCR, subsidising JCR services. If you wish to take part in any JCR events (including joining sports teams and societies) or to use their facilities, you must pay this charge.

£150 (three-year courses)

£190 (four-year courses)

£60 (College resident)

£45 (Non-college resident)

The JCR levy is £195 for three years or £235 for four years, depending on the duration of your BSc/BA degree. When you join, you’ll be part of a community of over 1,000 students. The JCR is run by students for students, and whilst JCR membership is optional, we strongly encourage all students to join to make the most of their time at Durham. The levy funds the JCR's operations and activities. Through participation in sports and societies, students get to know many people from across the college.

The JCR organises most of the student life in college and allows members to:

• Join practices, performances (or equivalent) and meetings of college societies and sports clubs, including the right to stand for office of the society/club. Non-members can only participate if they pay a yearly joining fee for each club/society they wish to be in.
• Vote at JCR meetings, and stand for elected office.
• Represent the JCR on college committees and through taking on unelected roles supporting and organising JCR activity, including helping with induction week and visit days.
• Priority booking time and payment of preferential members’ rates to events organised by the JCR (including induction week, balls, formal dinners).
• Access to the use of JCR equipment (musical instruments, sports, tech).
• Preferential rate on membership of the college gym.

£195 (three years)

or

£235 (four years)

£50 (new) or £25 (used)

Free (levy paid)

£40 (non-levy paid)

The Junior Common Room (JCR) levy is a one-time fee that allows you to become a JCR member for the duration of your undergraduate degree. This membership comes with many perks:

• Access to our wide range of sports and societies
• Discounts to JCR events such as winter/summer balls and snow days
• Discounts on additional costs, including academic gown, gym membership and a free John Snow tie/pin to wear at formals.

If you truly wish to experience ALL John Snow has to offer, then a JCR membership is crucial!

£160 (UG membership)

£40 (PG membership)

Academic gowns are essential for a formal college like John Snow. They are to be worn at all formals and matriculation.

Gowns are available for hire from the Junior Common Room.

£53 (levy paid)

£60 (non-levy paid)

£28 (second-hand)

For those attending formals and college dinners, appropriate formal dress is required. This means:

If wearing a suit, a tie is essential. We strongly recommend and advocate a tie for the John Snow College as a proud way to show your membership in the college community.

Free (levy paid)

£12.50 (non-levy paid)

If wearing a dress, the college pin is an important part of the formal dress code. The enamelled metal pin should be worn on the left side of your gown and is expected at formal dinners.

Ties and pins are essential elements of the college’s formal-wear tradition and help create a sense of unity and belonging at our formal events.

Free (levy paid)

£3 (non-levy paid)

This wristband allows you to take part in the JCR's Events during Freshers' Week. Whether you're a partygoer or just want to meet new people, this is the best way to start your Durham experience! There is a range of lively and quiet events.

More information and a schedule to come.

£75 (levy paid)

£130 (non-levy paid)

This confers lifetime membership of the College Association. This fund also includes support for running and stocking the college Library (with many course texts and a laptop loan system) and support for members to bid for assets, development projects and opportunities.

The fund is overseen by the College Trust Board, with a majority independent membership and representation from the common rooms.

The JCR membership fee for undergraduates is a one-off payment of £150 for the duration of your course. For postgraduates, the fee is £50. While JCR membership is optional, we strongly encourage all members of South to join to make the most of your time at Durham.

The fee goes towards the running of the JCR, its sports teams, societies, activities, events, and more. By paying your fee, you will be providing the student body with funds to deliver activities and as a JCR member you will be able to participate in College clubs and societies, as well as opportunities to engage in available leadership positions within the JCR. The JCR membership also provides subsidised tickets for events and activities which require an additional fee. Please note that there could be additional fees for joining clubs and societies.

Postgraduate and Integrated Masters students are required to pay the appropriate JCR levy at the beginning of each year of your postgraduate course, or at the beginning of your fourth year of an Integrated Masters.

If you are unable to pay the upfront cost of the JCR membership fee, there are a number of bursaries and funds provided by the College to help. This includes the JCR Levy Fund, which pays directly for JCR membership of recipients. 

Please note: if you are on an exchange to South College, please choose the levy that reflects how many terms you will spend with us.

£165

£30 per year

£15 (1 term)

£30 (2 terms)

£45 (3 terms)

The Mount Oswald Gym is the largest College gym in the University with new state of the art equipment for all fitness and gym-going levels. It is managed by the South and John Snow JCRs and Colleges and is accessible to those members of the College who opt to join and complete the necessary Health and Safety requirements.

All gym membership fees are reinvested into the gym for essential maintenance and the replacement of equipment.

£75 (levy paid)

£130 (non-levy paid)

South College is gowned, meaning gowns are worn to Matriculation and Formal Dinners. Matriculation is a ceremony to welcome you to the University community, and formal dinners are a communal dining experience which take place regularly throughout the year. Many South students choose to buy their own gown, but there is no requirement to do so.

Please note, South JCR has a small number of gowns that can be rented for occasions that require the wearing of a gown.

£50 (levy paid)

£60 (non-levy paid)

The College tie features the College crest and is one way to display your College pride.

There are two options:

1. 100% silk (limited numbers available)
2. Polyester

100% silk:

£15 (levy paid)

£18 (non-levy paid)

Polyester:

£9 (levy paid)

£12 (non-levy paid)

The College pin is an enamelled metal pin displaying the College crest. We highly encourage you to wear your pin on your gown at formal dinners. It is traditionally worn on the left side of the gown opening, however at South we suggest you wear it however you wish.

Free (levy paid)

£2 (non-levy paid)

Start your time off at Durham with a bang with South Welcome Week! We have a variety of events prepared for you, in College and around Durham City. The welcome week charge includes access to all internal events, external events, a wristband, and a t-shirt.

£20 (levy paid)

£25 (non-levy paid)

Walker Gym Pass

Howlands Gym Pass

Combined Walker and Howlands Gym Pass

£30

£40

£60

Walker Gym Pass

Howlands Gym Pass

Combined Walker and Howlands Gym Pass

£80

£100

£140

Common Rooms are run by elected students who form the Executive Committee together with the elected Non-Executive officers and their committees. They are run by students for students to enhance your experience at university and to ensure there is a calendar of events, sports, societies, student welfare and other opportunities to get involved.

The Levy is a one-off payment to become a member of the JCR/MCR. Membership allows you to run for positions, vote in elections and participate in committees, ensuring you have the opportunity to contribute to and shape the student community.

There are over the course of the year activities carrying additional costs, for example, the Summer Ball, and facilities such as the on-site gym. JCR/MCR members benefit from a significant discount (up to 50% off) on charges for these.

£65

£70

£170

£225

This pack includes: 

• 1 x Single 10.5 Tog Duvet with Poly Cotton Ticking
• 1 x 500gsm Pillow with Poly Cotton Ticking
• 1 x Single Duvet Cover 50/50 Poly Cotton Printed Design
• 1 x Single Fitted sheet 50/50 Poly Cotton Plain
• 1 x Pillowcase 50/50 Poly Cotton Printed Design
• 1 x Hand Towels
• 1 x Bath Towel

£35

This pack includes: 

• 1x set of multi-use non-stick Stainless Steel pans (Small 16cms, Medium 18cms and Large 20cms)
• 1x Sautee Pan Non Stick
• 1x Plastic Chopping Board
• 1x Corkscrew and Bottle Opener
• 1x Tin Opener
• 1x Food Preparation Knife
• 1x Baking Tray
• 1x Set of 5 Nylon Kitchen Utensils

£52.74 

This pack includes: 

1 x White Ceramic Dinner Plate

1 x White Ceramic Side Plate

1 x White Ceramic Cereal Bowl

1 x White Ceramic Mug

1 x Glass Tumbler

1 x Table Knife

1 x Table Fork

1 x Dessert Spoon

1 x Teaspoon

£9.38

The pack comprises a pillow, a pillowcase, a duvet, a duvet cover and a sheet.

£35

The Senior Common Room (SCR) offers joint subscriptions for those who wish to sign up both themselves and their partner. Both partners receive the same benefits as described under 'SCR Member Fee'.

£20

Aidan’s SCR is a common room for postgraduate students, PhD students, post-docs, DU staff and the local community. Unique to Durham, the SCR is run by dedicated students and staff volunteers who advocate for and represent the voices of our postgraduates and the local community.

Offering and hosting a variety of events, lectures, and community outings throughout the year.

Their membership doesn’t just include Aidan’s events; Aidan’s SCR has set up a collaborative network within Durham and other Colleges' MCRs and SCRs.

£10

Provides graduates with life membership of the Alumni Association of St Aidan's College.

£25

Over 90% of students at St Cuthbert’s Society are members of the JCR, which is a 1,400-strong student body. The JCR at St Cuthbert's Society represents both undergraduates and postgraduates. We have a dedicated Postgraduate and Mature Students' Committee and a President who run events specifically aimed at Postgraduate students. Everything Cuth's JCR offers is available only to its members who choose to join. We offer over 40 different sports and societies, a variety of facilities, including two gyms, a music room, and we run our own college library. We also provide social events and regular activities, ranging from Freshers' Week itself, through to termly balls and our annual college day - a music and food festival that is one of the largest events on the Bailey.

As an independent charity, we have over 100 volunteer positions available to students, including roles in fundraising and volunteering, tech, finance and more. The JCR is 'by students, for students'. But even if you choose not to get involved this way, as a JCR member, you can still take advantage of all the opportunities it offers. Many extracurricular opportunities make being in Cuth's an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out! If you would like to find out more information, please visit our JCR website at cuths.com or email president@cuths.com

£172.50 (three to four year courses)

£57.50 (PG courses)

You may purchase a bedding pack. The pack comprises a duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillow case and a sheet.

£35

Long description

Charge

Alumni Association fee. The membership fee is for life-time membership. See College Fees and Charges for further details.

£30

Student Representative Council fee. See College Fees and Charges for further details.

£55 per year

Student Representative Council fee. See College Fees and Charges for further details.

£165

Student Representative Council fee. See College Fees and Charges for further details.

£55

Access to the college gym for the academic year.

£45

Access to the college gym for the academic year.

£90

Details of membership:

• Run by students for students
• Representation in college affairs
• Events and entertainment throughout the year
• Peer-led welfare and financial assistance
• Full access to all SJCR clubs and societies (except the Boat Club)
• Funding for new societies and events.

£165 
(three-year course)

£220 
(four-year course)

Access to the college gym and fitness rooms (induction necessary).

£50 per year

Required at our formal dinners, matriculation and SJCR meetings.

£50 (new)

£35 (second-hand)

Included in the first term’s accommodation invoice.

Returned at the end of the academic year, subject to a satisfactory check of your room and the common areas on your floor/corridor.

£100 refundable deposit

The pack comprises a sheet, a duvet cover, two pillowcases, a bath towel and a hand towel.

It will be delivered to the room.

£40 single bed

£45 double bed

Access to our dedicated Postgraduate Centre:

• Space for individual and group study
  Social space and TV
• Computer room equipped with University networked computers, individual ports for laptops and Wi-Fi access, and free printing
• Recently renovated kitchen
  Free refreshments throughout the year
• Representation in college affairs
  Dedicated postgraduate events and entertainment throughout the year
• Peer-led welfare and financial assistance
  Full access to all SJCR clubs and societies (except the Boat Club)
• Funding for new societies and events.

£45 per year

Email St John’s Boat Club for details.

£35 per term (competitive)

£20 per term (social/casual)

Payable by undergraduate students in their first year of study, this subscription contributes to the day-to-day running of the JCR. The JCR is a student-led organisation that can really enhance the student experience at Durham. The JCR organises a wide range of social events in college that are highlights of the student calendar. They also organise and run all college sports and societies, which offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including art, music, drama, politics, volunteering, and other individual interests.

It’s hard to convey just how vibrant the JCR is at St Mary’s College, and the opportunities it provides students to make friends across all years of study and disciplines, and to get involved at whatever level feels right for them.

Students are members of their JCR for the duration of their studies and the subscription subsidises the cost of social activities organised by the JCR, the running of the college sports clubs and societies, and the maintenance of JCR facilities. If you wish to take part in any JCR activities, use their facilities, stand for an elected position, or vote, then you must be a member of the common room.

£150 (three-year course)

£200 (four-year course)

The MCR is the common room for postgraduate students, mature undergraduate students, and fourth-year undergraduates. Like the JCR, the MCR is a student-led organisation designed to enhance its members' experience whilst at Durham. Payment of the MCR subscription provides access to JCR clubs and societies, to events organised by both the MCR and JCR, and to the dedicated space for the MCR and its facilities. It also allows members to stand for positions in the MCR and to vote in MCR elections.

£38 (one year)

The college has a gym, managed by the JCR, which is accessible to members who opt to join, pay, and complete the necessary health and safety requirements.

£40 per year

St Mary’s is a ‘gowned’ college, which means we wear gowns at formal dinners. These dinners take place approximately three times a term and are popular events. Gowns are also worn at matriculation, the University event at which students are formally admitted. Many of our students choose to buy their own gown (new or second-hand), but there is no requirement to do so. The common rooms have a limited number of gowns available for hire for occasions that require them.

£58.50 (new)

£29 (second-hand)

An optional College Library contribution of £30 for three-year undergraduates, £40 for students who will spend four years in Durham, and £10 per year of attendance for postgraduates (and one-year undergraduates).

£30/£40/£10

JCR dues (membership of the undergraduate common room) are charged in the first year only. This payment will cover your whole time in Trevelyan. Only common room members will be able to play sport, engage in societies and join in JCR events and elections.

£46.66

£140

MCR dues are charged each year at the rate of £35. MCR Dues are paid to help run all of our college activities. By opting in you can join any of the college societies, teams, and clubs of the JCR (see above) and MCR; run in, and vote on, MCR elections; attend all of the college formals; and many more things throughout the year.

£35

The College has a gym, managed by the JCR, which is made accessible to those members of the College who opt to join and pay and complete the necessary Health and Safety requirements.

Annual gym membership for JCR members - £50

Annual gym membership for non-JCR members - £160

Trevelyan College is a gowned college. We wear gowns to formal dinners and to University matriculation. Gowns are provided by the JCR at the cost on the left and can be sold back to the JCR at the end of your degree.

£57 (new)

£37 (second-hand)

Bed linen pack containing duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillowcase and sheets (International Students only).

£35

A subscription charge may apply in some JCR Societies

Variable

All University College undergraduate students are warmly invited to join the JCR (Junior Common Room), University College's undergraduate community for undergraduates studying here for three or four-year courses.

A one-off payment at the beginning of the course covers the full period of study.

£185

£240

£70

Membership to our MCR will unlock a whole range of events and opportunities which will enrich your Durham experience.

£55

Part-time/ Affiliate / ERASMUS students  - Membership to our MCR will unlock a whole range of events and opportunities which will enrich your Durham experience.

£40

The Freshers’ Pack is a package that helps new students settle in and grants them entry to all JCR-organised events from their arrival to the Friday of Induction Week. The opportunity to purchase this, as well as a timetable of events, will be released via email just before arrival.

£30

Gowns are an important part of the history of University College, dating back to its founding in 1832.  They are worn at formal events throughout the year and at Matriculation during Induction Week. 

£55 (new)

£25 (second-hand)

These packs can be purchased by undergraduates/postgraduates who will be living in College accommodation and can be collected upon arrival following the payment of this charge.

£35

Ustinov Graduate Common Room (GCR) is a group made up of students and alumni, representing Durham University’s postgraduate community. The GCR is run by a committee of students and elections are held several times a year. We are also a registered charity. Our main aims are providing support to our students and running a social calendar for our members and other postgraduates.

The majority of our funding comes from the GCR levy, a small charge (one of the cheapest in the University) which gets you membership of the GCR. This gets you the ability to run and vote in our elections as well as discounted access to many of our events and facilities. This includes the Ustinov gym and music room as well as trips, formals, karaoke, parties and live music nights. We want to make your time at Ustinov one of the most memorable periods of your life!

£50

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

£45

£25

Membership of the appropriate Common Room, JCR or MCR, for the duration of your studies at Van Mildert College.

£18

£36

£54

The JCR Levy (membership fee) contributes to the everyday running of the Junior Common Room and lasts for your whole time as an undergraduate. By being part of the JCR, you are becoming a part of a community of over 1000 students, and it entitles you to take part in our events, sports and societies.

The levy goes towards subsidising these activities, from Formals to Freshers’ week and more, meaning you can get involved in all the JCR has to offer. Opting out of the levy means you will not be entitled to take part in these activities.

£185

The MCR membership fee lasts for one academic year. It provides you with membership of the MCR, which is a community of over 200 postgraduate students, all of whom are members of Van Mildert College. It also entitles you to membership of the JCR and SCR. As a result of opting into this charge you are able to participate, as a postgraduate student, in all events, sports and societies run by the JCR, MCR or SCR.

The MCR membership fee is used to subsidise a range of activities in College. Opting out of the charge means that you will not be entitled to take part in these activities or will be subject to an additional charge per event where non-members are invited.

£50

1 Year - Gym membership (undergraduate and postgraduate)

3 Year - Gym membership (undergraduate and postgraduate)

Teikyo students - Gym membership

£65

£195

£20

Bedding packs contain a duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillowcase and fitted sheet.

£35

Payment of this one-off charge offers lifetime membership of the Van Mildert Association, the alumni association of Van Mildert College. The association offers current students access to a network of alumni who provide career mentorship and support, engagement with College life through the provision of vital scholarships and bursaries.

Alongside this, the association organises reunion events for current and former students throughout the year across the UK and overseas. It has a membership of many thousands of former students, many of whom remain in contact with the College long after graduation. The VMA is an independent organisation to which membership fees will be transferred.

£30