Welfare

One of the features of academic life in Oxford is that members of the University come from many backgrounds and many countries. All sorts of talented people are drawn here, and all have an equal right to be here. We see this variety as the essential ingredient of an intellectually stimulating atmosphere.

Although Oxford is an extremely enjoyable place, its short terms mean that sometimes it can feel extremely intense. The College offers several levels of support to its members. As well as a subject tutor or tutors, each student has a college advisor - a Fellow of the College from a different field to the advisee - who is able to provide information and guidance about academic and non-academic problems. In addition, a female Fellow acts as a special Adviser for Women. Exeter first admitted female students in 1979, and since then it has led the way in promoting the integration of women at Oxford. A sizeable proportion of the Fellowship is now female, and amongst the student population there are roughly equal numbers of men and women. The Chaplain is available to all members, regardless of their religious tradition, to help in any way possible. And as many students feel most comfortable talking to someone their own age, there is also a student-run Peer Support programme. In addition, the student body elects its own Male and Female Welfare Officers, Women's Officers, and LGB rep. All students are registered with the College Doctors