College Collections
These are mock examinations taken by Undergraduates at the beginning of each term in College, normally on the work covered in the previous term. Collections test the academic standard of students and support progress. They also provide useful practice in exam technique.
Undergraduates should be in residence in Oxford by 5pm on Thursday of 0th Week of each term in order to sit collections. A timetable with full details will be circulated by the Academic Office in advance.
If a student performs across their collections at or above the level needed for a borderline First/Upper 2.1 in University exams, a Collections Prize of £60 in books may be recommended at a tutor’s discretion, for award by Governing Body in Trinity Term.
Unsatisfactory performance in a College Collection will be identified quickly and appropriate remedial action will be taken. Students may expect to have some discussion with their tutors and, if underperformance is linked to inadequate preparation, the student may be required to re-sit the Collection. The Academic Director will be informed of any student whose performance in Collections is unsatisfactory. Special Collections, and Penal Collections (internal College examinations of a disciplinary kind), may be set at any time if the Governing Body so determines.
Annual Progress Reviews
Undergraduate and Graduate students have one Annual Progress Review (APR) per year. Held at the end of one of the three Full Terms, this allows the Principal and Academic Director to meet students with their tutors or College advisor for a report on academic progress. Gowns are worn. Permission to be absent from an APR will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
A preliminary timetable is sent out at the beginning of each term specifying which years and subjects are to be called that term. The final timetable will be circulated by email at least a week in advance.
