Alternative Prospectus - St Hugh's College JCR - University of Oxford

FINANCE
...but this includes accommodation
costs of £3150.
In addition to these major costs,
there are a few smaller ones that
you should be aware of. Academic
dress in Oxford is called sub
fusc. (gown, mortar board etc.).
These are essential wear for
matriculation (the ceremony of
joining the University), which is in
your first term, and all University
exams. You’ll get further details
once you have a confirmed place,
but it is worth being aware that
these cost around £50.
As has been previously mentioned,
St Hugh’s has an extensive
library that contains many of the
books that are relevant to first
year undergraduates. However, it
does not provide one copy per
student, and it can therefore be
advisable to purchase your own
copy of key texts. College parents
are an ideal source of information
regarding which will be of
assistance, and which will be the
most relevant throughout your
course, but it is worth bearing in
mind that textbooks can be
expensive, and budgeting