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Congratulations and Welcome to New Undergraduate Students

Welcome from the College Principal

Sonia - New Students"On behalf of the whole College Family at Grey, I would like to extend a warm welcome from all members of the College.

Grey College is a wonderful place to engage with both your studies and the wider aspects of student life.

As a student here, you’ll be part of an active and friendly community of people from all around the world, from many different backgrounds, and having a whole host of interests.

I hope the rest of your summer goes well and look forward to meeting you later in the year." 

Professor Sonia Virdee
Principal, Grey College

University student
Welcome to Grey! I am Ishwari your Junior Common Room (JCR) President this year. Congratulations following your exam results, you are going to be a student at Durham University! I hope you all have the most magical years here at Durham and at Grey. Make the most of everything Durham has to offer and take the opportunity to try new things, it is a chance to take full control of what you wish to do. Beyond Freshers’ Week there are so many fun events to attend and interesting people to meet, the community here is truly amazing. We all look forward to your arrivals and welcoming you into Grey, it is going to be an incredible time!
Ishwari Ramsaha
JCR President

 

 

College Information

Before your arrival, College will send several emails over the next few weeks. Please read all the information sent to you carefully, making sure you complete all the tasks needed. 

Welcome letters

College Principal Letter -  Principal Letter 26.pdf

JCR President Letter - JCR President Welcome Letter.pdf

 

Find out more

Enrol online

Enrolment opens eight weeks before the start of your programme.
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Junior Common Room

Find more events and opportunities with Grey College Junior Common Room (JCR).
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Transitioning to Higher Education

FAQs and key areas of support
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Welcome and Orientation 2026

We're looking forward to welcoming you from September 2026
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Your first week in Durham – University Welcome Week Events Timetable

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Welcome Week Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.
Create Your Personal Welcome Week Planner
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Useful links

Student updates

Check out our student blogs to read more about life at Durham from our students. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Highlights

What to bring to University

Read our top recommendations to add to your packing list ready for your arrival at Durham.
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Welcome to Durham – and stop worrying!

Moving to University can be a daunting prospect but there’s no need to worry, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Get in touch

If you have any queries about any of this information or any aspect of coming to Durham please contact us.

Grey College

Grey College, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LG

College Reception Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 5900