Somerville College, Oxford
Somerville College is one of the accommodation and teaching venues used by Atlas Summer Courses for our summer programmes in Oxford.
About Somerville College, Oxford
Somerville College was founded in 1879 and is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford. It was established at a time when women had limited access to higher education in Oxford and was among the first colleges in the city to admit women. Somerville became fully co-educational in 1994.
The college is located close to the centre of Oxford, within walking distance of many of the city's academic, cultural and historic sites. Its campus combines accommodation, dining and communal spaces with gardens and outdoor areas.
Atlas Summer Courses uses accommodation and facilities at Somerville for selected summer programmes. Students staying here use the college as a base while taking part in their wider academic and activity programme in Oxford.
Pricing
Payment plans are available, and you can apply for more than one course to extend your stay. For more details on what’s included, visit our what’s included page.
Staying at Somerville College
If Somerville is your allocated venue, you'll stay in college accommodation for the duration of your programme. Bedrooms are located across the college site, with bed linen and towels provided for your stay.
Your specific room arrangements depend on the accommodation included with your programme package. Some Atlas accommodation options include a private bedroom with shared bathroom facilities, while others include a private room and bathroom. Your individual accommodation arrangements will be confirmed before you arrive.
Meals are organised as part of your programme. Students staying at Somerville can also use the facilities made available to Atlas Summer Courses during the summer, which may include dining and social spaces, laundry facilities and outdoor areas.
Atlas staff support students throughout the programme, so you'll have a clear point of contact during your stay.
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What to Expect at Somerville College
Staying at Somerville gives students a base in Oxford for the residential part of their Atlas Summer Courses. Depending on programme arrangements, college facilities may be used for accommodation, meals, teaching and organised activities.
Students won't spend their entire programme at the college. The wider Atlas experience includes academic sessions, activities and excursions in Oxford and beyond, giving students opportunities to explore the city alongside their studies.
Atlas staff support students throughout their programme, including during their time at their allocated accommodation. The exact schedule and facilities used will vary depending on the course, dates and programme arrangements.
Your Accommodation in Oxford
You don't need to choose a college when you apply. Simply choose your course, dates and programme package, and we'll arrange your accommodation as part of your Atlas Summer Courses.
We arrange your accommodation based on your course, age group, dates and chosen programme package. Once your application is accepted, we'll confirm where you'll be staying and provide everything you need to prepare for your arrival.
Your chosen package determines the type of accommodation included, including your room and bathroom arrangements. Compare programme packages.
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FAQs about Venues and Accommodation
No. We also offer a non-residential option for students who already have suitable accommodation and would prefer to travel to the programme each day. You can select the non-residential option when you apply. Residential students have accommodation and meals included according to their chosen programme package.
Your venue is determined by your programme, age group, dates and location. Some programmes are based at a specific venue, while for others Atlas Summer Courses allocates accommodation from the venues available for your programme. We'll confirm your accommodation arrangements before you arrive.
Your accommodation includes your room for the duration of your residential programme, with meals and other inclusions provided according to your chosen programme package. Room and bathroom arrangements can vary between venues and packages, so please check the details of your programme when applying.
Atlas Summer Courses staff run our residential sites throughout the summer programme. Our team is based on-site to support students with their day-to-day experience, programme activities and wellbeing, with supervision and pastoral care appropriate to each age group.
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