Jesus College

College facilities

Library and IT services

The college library is open 24 hours a day. There is wireless internet through the library and a wired network connection at every desk. The college has ample study space in its Cheng Yu Tung Building on the main site and a dedicated Postgraduate Study Room.

The college has a central computer room equipped to a very high standard and an IT support team available to offer advice. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the central site and annexes.

At the heart of the new Cheng Yu Tung Building is the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub. The Digital Hub engages academics, students, staff, schools, and the public with digital research and teaching, events and activities. The hub fosters innovation with digital technology, within and across disciplines. It enables researchers to explore new methodologies and share research results in innovative ways.

Sport, music and college facilities

There is a wide range of sports available at all levels at Jesus College. The college has playing fields with a large sports pavilion, squash courts, and a boathouse on the River Thames. The college will have a gym in the Cheng Yu Tung Building available to all students, expected to open in Autumn 2024. In addition, free membership of the University gym and pool is also available to members of the college. The college also has a multi-faith room.

There is a non-auditioning college chapel choir and music room, with a grand and upright piano.

There is also a range of active student societies representing a variety of subjects and interests. The student-designed college bar, a popular meeting place for graduates, is open in the evenings, and the large Sports Pavilion doubles as an entertainment venue for special events.

Facilities for disabled students

Jesus College very much welcomes disabled students, who are encouraged to contact the Disability and Grants Officer (by email) in advance, to discuss their possible adjustments and requirements. 

For more information, please see the Jesus College website. The college's Disability and Grants Officer acts as a link with the University's Disability Advisory Service. 

Welfare

The college has a core Welfare Team comprising the Welfare Officer, Academic Director, Academic Registrar, College Nurse, and Chaplain. All students are encouraged to speak to a member of the college’s Welfare Team about any matter. All students also have access to the University’s Counselling Service. Students can also talk to Student Peer Supporters and Junior Deans. The college supports a number of initiatives (such as free yoga in college) to promote the wellbeing of students.

MCR

All graduates are automatically members of the Middle Common Room (MCR), a friendly, relaxed space for meeting other graduates, with wide-screen TV, games console, and pool table.

The MCR Committee organises an extensive induction programme and a wide range of social functions during term time, from brunches and cocktail evenings to DVD nights and punting.