The Blue Book 2021-2022

Information & Regulations for Junior Members
 

Contents

• Introduction

• Section I: Key contacts and College policies

• Key Contacts

• College Officers

• College staff

• College Policies & Codes of Practice

• Christ Church Equality Policy

• Complaints Procedure (Junior Members)

• Harassment Policy & Procedures

• Safeguarding Policy

• Transgender Policy

• Prevent Policy

• Freedom of Speech Policy

• Privacy Policy

• Social Media Guidance

• Policy On Academic Integrity in Research

• Policy On Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Abuse, Smoking and Vaping

• Section II: Information for new students and student arrivals

• International students and Student Visas

• Data privacy

• Safe travel

• What to bring

• Arrival dates, including early and late arrivals

• IT set-up information for new students

• Section III: Studying at Christ Church

• The Academic Year

• Course Regulations

• Annual Registration

• Matriculation

• Academic work in term and vacation

• Academic Obligations

• Criteria for good academic standing

• Residence requirements

• Plagiarism

• Copying and copyright

• University Library services

• The College Library

• Absence during term time

• Vacation residence

• Vacation residence grants

• Communication and Consultation

• Mail and Email

• Computing and Internet

• College and University Website

• Christ Church website

• Oxford University Website and Student Gateway

• University Student Handbook

• University Examinations

• Entering Names for University Examinations

• Examination Arrangements

• Mitigating circumstances notices to examiners (MCE)

• Missing an Examination

• Failure of First or Second Public Examination

• Illegible Scripts

• College Examinations (Collections)

• College Awards and Prizes

• Scholarships and Exhibitions

• College Book Prizes for Performance in University Examinations

• Other Prizes

• Degree Days/Graduation

• Section IV: Health and welfare

• Internal College resources

• Welfare emergencies

• College Chaplain and Welfare Coordinator

• Welfare Tutors

• Personal Tutors

• College Advisers

• Academic Registrar

• College Counsellor

• Wardens

• Welfare Reps and Peer Supporters

• Harassment Advisers

• University-wide services

• The University Counselling Service

• Togetherall: supporting mental health wellbeing

• Student Advice Service

• Sexual harassment and/or violence

• Resources for student parents

• Resources for care leavers

• Resources for estranged students

• Support from academic departments and faculties

• Medical Support

• College Nurse

• College Doctor

• Dental Treatment

• Disability Support

• The Disability Advisory Service

• Suspending Status

• Undergraduate suspension

• Graduate suspension

• Fitness to Study

• Section V: Life at Christ Church

• Students Regulations and information about living in College during the pandemic

• What to do if you are ill

• Health and safety measures

• Vaccinations

• Hygiene

• Face coverings

• Student Households

• Housekeeping

• Socialising safely in college

• Quarantine during term-time

• Accommodation contracts

• Visitor protocols

• College rooms – ‘living in’

• Allocation and Occupation

• Maintenance, Decoration and Servicing

• Smoking, vaping and Illegal Drugs in College-owned buildings

• Student Possessions Insurance

• Vacation Conferences

• Noise

• Electrical Safety

• Cooking

• Refrigerators

• Fuel Economy

• Recycling

• Catering

• Health and safety and security

• Security and Safety

• Fire Safety

• Emergencies

• First Aid

• Snow and Ice Clearance

• Weapons

• Living Out

• The Junior Common Room (JCR)

• The Graduate Common Room (GCR)

• The JCR and GCR: Code of Practice

• Section VI: Facilities

• The Music Room

• The Art Room

• The Picture Gallery

• The Cathedral

• Launderettes

• Mail and Messages (Porters’ Lodge)

• Telephones

• The Gates

• Vehicles

• Section VII: Recreation and Societies

• College Clubs and Societies

• College Plays and the Christ Church Dramatic Society

• Noise and Other Disturbance

• Sport and Sport Safety

• Section VIII: Fees and Finance

• Fees and Charges

• Fees

• Continuation Charge (Postgraduates Only)

• Accommodation Charges

• Subsidies and discounts

• Battels (College Bills)

• Payment of battels

• Charges for Additional Private Events

• Grants

• Book Grants

• Travel Grants

• Christ Church Summer Bursaries

• Language Study Grants

• Year Abroad financial support

• Grants for Academic Purposes

• Sports Grants

• Student Support Grants and Loans

• Section IX: Resources and Links

• Appendix A: Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedure

• Appendix B: Academic Disciplinary Procedure