Page updated: 12 August 2026
JCR Freshers Guide
Coming Soon: Our JCR Freshers Committee will be creating a Freshers Guide to help you navigate the start of term here at Girton College.
Photography in College
Please note photography and filming will be taken for the duration of your studies and will be used for College-use publicity. If you wish to opt-out of this, please complete this online form. For further information please contact comms@girton.cam.ac.uk.
At the start of your academic course, you will be invited to be part of the group photograph, the Matriculation Photo. Please complete the Matriculation Photo Consent Form to consent to the photo being taken and the publication of the photo (both physically and digitally).
IT and Data Protection
Getting started with IT at Cambridge
You will receive an email from Student Registry in September giving you instructions on how to access your University Information Services (UIS) accounts with your Common Registration Scheme identifier (CRS ID) and password. This will allow you to access authenticated University services in advance of your arrival.
Further information on setting up your University account can be found on the University Information Services (UIS) page on the University website.
Student IT services
University Information Services (UIS) provides many University-wide IT services, in addition to those offered by Girton.
The IT services for students page on the University's website contains lots of useful information.
All students are required to complete a College Policy Acceptance Form prior to their arrival at College and a Student Archive Consent Form.
The College Policy Acceptance Form is to inform you of the College’s responsibility with regards to Data Protection and how your personal information will be processed. Furthermore, it sets out the rules and regulations that you must adhere to when using the University and College’s IT systems.
The Student Archive Consent form is asking for your consent in having your full name, matriculation start date and subject to be published and made available in the Archive. This can only be accessed in the Archive and only on request.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Data Protection please email data.protection@girton.cam.ac.uk
Events
First Year Induction (FYI) Programme 2026, Black Advisory Hub (BAH)
The Black Advisory Hub (BAH) First Year Induction (FYI) Programme is a Black student-designed and Black student-led initiative that supports the transition of incoming Black undergraduate and postgraduate students into the University of Cambridge. Supported by the University and delivered in partnership with Black students, staff, and student societies, the programme is designed to address the specific opportunities and challenges Black students may encounter when beginning their Cambridge journey.
The programme combines a pre-term online induction with community-building events throughout Michaelmas Term, providing students with practical guidance on navigating academic life, accessing wellbeing and support services, connecting with Black student societies, and building meaningful relationships with peers and staff across the collegiate University.
Sessions typically include student and staff panels, wellbeing and support signposting, subject-specific breakout discussions, and networking opportunities. By combining institutional guidance with lived experience, the programme aims to foster confidence, belonging, and community from before students arrive in Cambridge through their first term.
Register your interest here: Black Advisory Hub First Year Online Induction 2026 University of Cambridge – Fill in form
You can learn more at the Black Advisory Hub website.
Other
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are invited to apply for Jill Vlasto Choral Exhibitions which are awarded for all voices: soprano, contralto, countertenor, tenor, baritone and bass. Holders of these awards, worth up to £100 (with an additional £750 for singing lessons) per annum and tenable for three years (for undergraduates, variable for postgraduates), will sing in the Chapel Choir and take an active role in the musical life of the College.
Auditions will be held in the College early in the Michaelmas Term. Those interested in applying are asked to email Gareth Wilson, Director of Chapel Music, at gw377@cam.ac.uk or nota1cambiata@hotmail.com.
The deadline will be advertised alongside the other Music Awards, but is normally around mid-October 2026.
Cycling is one of the primary modes of transport in Cambridge and cycle safety is very important to us. Do read through the following information and equip yourselves with helmets, good locks and front and back lights.
- Welcome to Cycling in Cambridge - your guide to safe and considerate cycling in Cambridge (PDF)
- Cycle Lighting - when must you use cycle lights and what is required (PDF)
- Save Our Cycles - love your bike - lock it and log it (PDF)
Check out the Camcycle website, they are a local charity which works for more, better and safer cycling in and around Cambridgeshire.
The mission of the Language Centre is to:
"Increase multilingualism amongst students and staff of the University; and to promote, encourage and support the learning of languages for personal, academic and professional purposes." - University of Cambridge Language Centre
To achieve their mission, the Language Centre aims to:
- Ensure access to outstanding language teaching and support for language learning for all current members of the University;
- Support the highest levels of academic achievement by students whose first language is not English;
- Exploit the latest technologies and pedagogies to develop bespoke language teaching and learning materials, for use across the University;
- Foster learner autonomy in language learners, whether studying independently and/or attending courses within the University;
- Provide bespoke professional advisory services to support individual language learners;
- Provide high quality learning resources in multiple media, both physical and virtual, in a wide range of languages;
- Collaborate and share expertise with other language learning providers within the University and in other organisations nationally and internationally;
- Promote language learning and access to university language study to students in schools and colleges.
You can find further information about the Language Centre on their website
Parking permits are restricted due to limited parking available at College. Parking is only available in Mare's Run.
Permits will be granted for the following only:
- Blue Badge holders
- Medical/access needs
All applications will be considered and limited spaces allocated on a termly, priority basis. Should you require a parking space, please email tutorial@girton.cam.ac.uk for further instruction.