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Alcuin College

Welcome to Alcuin College!

One of York’s first colleges, Alcuin sits on the green and tranquil Siward’s Howe (believed to be the burial site of the Viking Eric Bloodaxe), making it York’s most elevated college.

Our namesake was a leading English scholar, clergyman, poet and teacher from York. Part of his epitaph reads: "Dust, worms and ashes now… Alcuin my name, wisdom I always loved." We hope our students will also have a love for wisdom and possibly some of Alcuin’s wit too. Our location by the Library should help with that.

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Alcuin at first seems like just a room number and postal address, but you’ll soon come to see it is so much more than that. It’s a family, a support network, and a great time.

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New student arrivals

We’re looking forward to you joining us up at Alcuin! Here’s how to prepare for arriving and what happens next.

Arriving at Alcuin

College facilities

Useful information on facilities such as laundry, post, receptions and more.

College Student Leaders

Our Student Committee and volunteers make Alcuin friendly and welcoming, from supporting new students to running great socials.

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What's on

See what’s going on at Alcuin or, if you’re feeling inspired, create your own event for college Members.

College sport

Learn something new, practise an existing skill or cheer for Alcuin by joining in with college sport.

College music

Join the College Music Scheme to access practice rooms, the instrument lending library and other musical activities.

Alcuin merch

Looking to add some Alcuin colours to your fashion?

Get in touch with our student association and visit our official site to view all the options.

Get your Alcuin attire

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Alumni

Even after you depart our campus, you’ll always be a member of Alcuin College. Here’s how to keep in touch and give back to future college members if you wish to.

Information for Alumni

Students holding go Alcuin Signs

Help and support

Student support and advice
Helpful contacts and guidance to support you with a variety of topics.
Support and advice
Student health and wellbeing
Resources to help you look after your physical and mental health and direction to further support.
Health and wellbeing
Campus safety and security
Information about campus security and who to contact out of hours or in case of an emergency.
Campus security

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