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Sub fusc clothingSub fusc clothing for men consists of a dark suit and socks, black shoes, a white bow tie, and plain whiteshirt and collar. Women should wear a dark skirt or trousers, a white blouse, a black tie (a narrow blackribbon worn round the neck), black stockings or tights, and black shoes. ("Dark" in this context meansblack, or very dark grey or navy.) Those who wear a headdress for religious reasons should choose a blackscarf.6.8 Matriculation CeremonyOxford students are required to attend a Matriculation Ceremony at the start of their Oxford studies(though see below for exceptions). At this ceremony, you formally become a member of the University ofOxford.You must attend the Matriculation Ceremony on Saturday, 19 October 2013, at the Sheldonian Theatre inOxford. If you have not previously matriculated at Oxford, the College will automatically register you forthis Ceremony. Details of the proceedings will be available when you arrive at Somerville. A group photowill be taken of students beginning a new course at Somerville.You will need to wear academic dress and sub fusc for this Ceremony and photo.Unfortunately, due to limited space at the Sheldonian Theatre, guests are not permitted at the Ceremony,which is in any case very brief.If you have already matriculated at Oxford, you will not need to matriculate again.If you hold a degree from the University of Cambridge or Trinity College Dublin you may, if you wish,incorporate that degree instead of matriculating in Oxford. Incorporation means converting yourCambridge/Trinity degree into an Oxford one. You would still retain your original degree. You incorporateby having an Oxford degree conferred on you in absence at an Oxford degree ceremony (i.e. you do notattend a Degree Ceremony in person). If you would like to incorporate a degree, please contact theAcademic Office Administrator, Miss Rebecca Whitaker (email academic.office@some.ox.ac.uk).Even if you do not need to attend the Matriculation Ceremony on 19 October, we ask that you attend theMatriculation group photo wearing academic dress and sub fusc.7. IT (information technology) and computingOnce you have arrived at Somerville, you will be given a University email address, and access to theCollege's computing network. You will also have access to a number of online University resources.To ensure that your email address and College network log-in details are available when you arrive, youmust make sure that your completed University Contract (see above) has been returned to the UniversityCard Office (address on form). As soon as you arrive and throughout your course, important informationwill be sent to you by email to your University email address.Every student bedroom in Somerville accommodation is connected to the University computing networkvia an Ethernet socket and Site-Wide Wi-Fi Network. This connection provides access not only to theInternet, but also to a whole host of software and electronic resources provided by departments andservices within the University.Please visit http://www.some.ox.ac.uk/connect for further details on getting your computer connected tothe College Network.Somerville also has a wide range of additional IT facilities which you can use. Along with several computerrooms provided by the College for graduates and undergraduates, there is also a limited stock of laptops forloan to students who require them for academic use.You will be able to access printers, a scanner, CD writers, and a variety of software packages, including themusic package Sibelius.14 of 26
There is also a digital camera which you may borrow.The College's IT department can offer help and advice to meet most computing needs, and there is furtherinformation about our IT services on the College website at http://www.some.ox.ac.uk/it.The Oxford University Computing Service (OUCS) runs many computing courses, which are open to allmembers of the University. OUCS is only a couple of minutes' walk from Somerville, and its courses areeither free, or very cheap. Details are on OUCS' Web site at http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/. OUCS also sells arange of software packages, often at reduced prices.8. LibraryThe College Library houses more than 120,000 volumes. You can register with the Library as a reader, sothat you can borrow books.During Freshers’ week (see below), you will meet the College Librarian, Dr Anne Manuel, who will beavailable throughout Michaelmas (first) term to meet with graduates one-on-one to discuss researchmaterial available in the College library.Further information about the Library is on the College Web site at http://www.some.ox.ac.uk/library9. Health and welfareThere are many people available to support you should you encounter health or other personal difficulties.In College, those available to talk about personal difficulties include: the Principal, the Senior Tutor, theAcademic Registrar, your College Adviser, the College Accountant, and members of the MCR Committeeand Somerville Peer Support team. Details will be available when you arrive.The University Counselling Service, open to all students, is just round the corner from Somerville. Visit itsWeb page at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/shw/counserv.shtml.The Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) also offers welfare services, and there is a student-runtelephone and drop-in listening service called Nightline which operates during term-time. The OUSU Website is at http://www.ousu.org/.9.1 General medical careYou will be eligible to seek some medical care from the National Health Service (NHS), the State-run servicecovering all aspects of health. Depending on your residency status, you may not be eligible to access allservices provided by the NHS. Information on the NHS is on the Web at http://www.nhs.uk/aboutnhs/.If you have health or medical concerns, your first port of call will probably be your General Practitioner,usually known as your GP. GPs are general doctors who deal with most medical matters in the firstinstance. They often work within a practice, which is an organisation comprising a number of doctors (oftenup to around 10), and usually other health professionals such as nurses. A practice usually has its ownpremises, often called a surgery or health centre.Somerville is linked with the Jericho Health Centre, a GP practice just 2 minutes from the College. We havea College Doctor, Dr Helen Steel, who works at that practice and also holds surgeries (consulting sessions)in Somerville. A College Nurse also holds consulting sessions at Somerville. There are also a number ofother doctors and health professionals at the Jericho Health Centre, and any of them may see students. TheCentre's Web site is at http://www.chiversparkerjhc.org.uk/index.htmThe doctors at the Jericho Health Centre may be seen by appointment (or without an appointment in anemergency, but please phone first), or they may also be able to visit very ill patients in College.You must register with a GP in Oxford, as a permanent patient and for the duration of your course.15 of 26
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