Support and Welfare
When you arrive at Corpus there is a full induction programme and one of our current undergraduates - probably in your own subject - will help you to settle in and answer any questions you may have about your new environment. As well as your ‘College parent' there are numerous people in Corpus you can turn to (e.g. College Advisors) if you have questions or concerns, and all conversations are completely confidential. These people are there if you need them because Corpus is a college that places a strong emphasis on the well-being and security of its students.
Advice
As well as your ‘College parent' there are numerous people in Corpus you can turn to if you have questions or concerns that you wish to discuss in confidence, or if you just want to be cheered up. You can speak to any of the following: the JCR Welfare Officer; the JCR Women's Officer; the JCR Cultural Relations Officer; the JCR LGBTQ; the Chaplain (who isn't concerned about your religious beliefs, unless you want her to be); the Tutor for Women Students; and a group of Fellows known as Senior Advisers. Individual subject tutors also feel a responsibility for the well-being of their students, and can discuss things with you in a confidential and non-judgemental way.
At Corpus you will belong to a student body comprised of a variety of faiths and the College often invites preachers who represent a range of denominations and theological perspectives. Whilst the Chapel provides a focus for many of the Christians in College, its services are open to everyone and members of all churches are always welcome to receive Communion. Visit our Chapel pages for more information.
Medical Facilities
There are two College Doctors (one male, one female) whose surgery is a minute's walk from Corpus, and a College Nurse who has regular surgery hours in College. There is also an NHS College dentist. Various members of staff have First Aid training and there is always a Porter on duty who can be contacted in the event of an emergency.
Financial Support
Should you suffer financial hardship, the College's Maintenance Committee regularly gives grants to students to help alleviate the problem. Corpus has three schemes to help students meet the costs of maintenance: Ongoing Support; Emergency Support; and Moving-Out Loans. Please see Student Finance for further details.
