All members of the College (fellows and students) are also members of the Common Room. Other categories of membership are also welcomed, such as postdoctoral and research members from within the University, academic visitors and members from within the local community who are keen to make an active contribution to the life of the College. (Such categories are subject to election.) The result is a community of exceptional diversity.

Our members are kept informed about events in College through a weekly newssheet (distributed electronically) and may attend General Meetings at the College which take place twice a term.

The Common Room is also a room in College where members, their families and guests can meet for coffee or drinks, or to read the newspapers and magazines provided. Unusually for Oxford, Wolfson does not have separate common rooms for different categories of membership, which reflects the egalitarian quality of the College's life and activity.

Categories of Common Room Membership

The various categories of Common Room membership are all subject to election by the Fellowships and Membership Committee. All Members of Common Room pay an annual subscription charge. Membership of Common Room entitles the holder to lunch and dine in College, and to bring in guests including to Guest Nights. They are also entitled to use all other College facilities paying appropriate chargeswhere applicable. Further information and application forms are available from the presidents [dot] secretary [at] wolfson [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk (President's PA), or the common [dot] room [at] wolfson [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk (Common Room Secretary) for past members (Ordinary Membership of Common Room).

Visiting Scholars

For senior academic visitors for periods of up to two years. All applications must be supported by current College members one of whom must be a Governing Body Fellow; no self-proposals are considered. Repeat visits are possible.

Life Membership of Common Room

For academics and non-academics permanently resident or working in the Oxford area. All applications must be supported by current College members one of whom must be a Governing Body Fellow; no self-proposals are considered.

Research Membership of Common Room

For researchers at postdoctoral and more senior levels working in any discipline who are employed contractually by the University of Oxford and who do not presently have a college attachment. Applications must be supported by the Head of Department or principal investigator of the group to which the researcher belongs. Click here for further details.

Ordinary Membership of Common Room

For past members only; applicants must meet certain criteria. Please contact the common [dot] room [at] wolfson [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk (Common Room Secretary).

Associate Membership of Common Room

For spouses/partners of current members. Contact general [dot] office [at] wolfson [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk ( the General Office Secretary) in the first instance.