FAQs

The website

What is Churchillians.net?

Churchillians.net contains everything you need to keep in touch and involved with your College. Here you can find information about all the benefits available to you as a non-resident member of the College, create your very own email for life, read the latest news and find out what is going on in and around the College, book a place at a forthcoming event, sign up for the Churchill E-Bulletin, find out more about the Association (of which you are a member from the moment you joined the College) and so much more!

I am new to Churchillians.net. How do I sign up?

Complete the short form found here. Once we have verified your relationship with the College, you will usually receive your username and password within 24-48 hours. When you have received these details, you are strongly encouraged to go to your profile and change your password to something more memorable and most importantly, update your profile in full. Please ensure that you add your preferred email address to the 'Main Email Address' field. This will enable us to contact you with request/booking confirmations for events etc...

Why is it important that I update my profile?

Doing so will allow you to make yourself searchable by your peers through the Contact System. You should also ensure that you make visible or confidential any information that you do or don't want other's to see. Adding your email address for example, will enable us to contact you with request/booking confirmations for events etc... You should also take a moment to change your password to something more suitable.

I have forgotten my username and/or password, what do I do?

Please visit the homepage and click the 'Forgotten Username/Password' link. Assuming you provided us with a memorable phrase and answer when you first logged in, you will be able to retrieve your details. If however you did not, please complete the short form here. You will then receive your username and new password within 24-48 hours.

How do I update my contact details with the College?

You can do this either by updating your profile in full or by emailing the Alumni Relations Office direct. You will also find an Update form and reply-paid envelope (UK only) accompanying your copy of the Churchill Review which is usually sent to you at the beginning of December.

If I update my contact details on Churchillians.net, will this update my details with the University as well?

By updating your profile, by emailing the Alumni Relations Office or by completing the update form which usually accompanies the Churchill Review at the beginning of December, this will ensure that University Alumni Relations Office (CARO) is also kept up-to-date. Please go here for further details.

Free M.A.

I was an undergraduate at Churchill and I would like my free M.A. - how do I get one?

When you become eligible, during the months preceding your M.A., you will be contacted by the Praelector inviting you to request a place at a congregation and book your places at the Praelector's Lunch. If you have received a letter from the Praelector for this year, please go here for further information and to complete the online form as requested in the letter.

Accommodation

As an Alumnus/a or a Past By Fellow (or Fellow Commoner) of the College, am I entitled to free accommodation?

For information about College Accommodation and what you are entitled to, please go here.

As a Past Fellow or Past Overseas Fellow, am I entitled to free accommodation?

For information about College Accommodation and what you are entitled to, please go here.

Is there a limit to the number of times I can stay in College?

No. Please note that College accommodation is subject to availability. To find out more go here.

I have just submitted the Accommodation Request Form but I have not yet received a response.

You will be contacted by the Conference Office as soon as possible.

I have just submitted the Accommodation Request Form, should I just turn up at the Porters' Lodge on the day I'm due to check in?

No. Your booking is not confirmed until you have received an email from the Conference Office.

I understand that as a non-resident member, I can stay at the Møller Centre at a discounted rate, how do I go about booking this?

You should contact the Centre direct on +44 (0)1223 465500 or by emailing them direct and stating your connection with the College. For further details, please go here. The College does not handle bookings for the Centre.

Is there a limit to the number of times I can stay at the Moller Centre?

Yes. Five per calendar year subject to availability.

High Table

What is High Table and why do I have dining privileges?

Full details about your dining privileges and how you can book, can be found here.

How many times may I dine at High Table per calendar year?

Full details about your dining privileges and how you can book, can be found here.

How many guests may I bring when I dine at High Table?

Full details about your dining privileges and how you can book, can be found here.

When can I dine at High Table?

Full details about your dining privileges and how you can book, can be found here.

Can I dine with current students (or 'dine below') using my dining privileges?

No. Your dining privileges are for you to dine with members of the Fellowship.

I'd like to organise a mini-reunion with a group of my peers, can we use our dining privileges for this?

No. Your dining privileges may only be used to dine at High Table with members of the Fellowship. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office if you would like to organise a special reunion. This will be treated as a Conference booking however you are eligible for a preferential rate.

Email 4 Life

What is an Email 4 Life?

Please go to the Email 4 Life FAQ section which can be found here.

I would like an Email 4 Life, how do I get one?

Please go to the Email 4 Life FAQ section which can be found here.

I'm having problems with my Email 4 Life, what should I do?

Please go to the Email 4 Life FAQ section which can be found here.

The Churchill Association

What is the Association?

The Association exists to promote good fellowship between resident and non-resident Members, particularly Fellows and former students, and to encourage non-resident members to maintain links with the College and with each other. Further details can be found here.

How do I join the Association?

You are automatically members of the Association when you join the College. If you would like to get involved, find out more here.

Publications

I would like to receive the Churchill E-Bulletin, how do I sign up?

Please complete the form found here.

Who is the current Editor of the Review and how do I get in touch?

The current Editor of the Churchill Review is Professor Alison Finch. Further details and how to get in touch can be found here.

Who is the current Editor of the Newsletter and how do I get in touch?

The current Editor of the Churchill Newsletter is Mr Tim Cribb. Further details and how to get in touch can be found here.

I didn't receive a copy of the Review/Newsletter, what should I do?

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office requesting hard-copies of either or both publications. Electronic copies of the Newsletter (and soon the Review) are available to view here.

I would prefer to receive my Review and/or Newsletter electronically only, what should I do?

Please contact the Alumni Relations Team.

Reunion Dinner

When is my Reunion Dinner?

A full list of forthcoming years can be found here. You will usually receive your invitation in the March preceding your Reunion. The Dinner tends to take place on the first Saturday of July each year. Please check the Alumni Calendar regularly for confirmation of dates.

Free MMath or MASt?

I completed Part III Maths, how do I collect my MMath or MASt Degree?

Please submit the request form found here but please note that you are not able to attend your specified Congregation until you have received confirmation from the Tutorial Office. Please update your profile to include you email address in the 'Main Email Address' field to ensure that you receive confirmation of your address and so that the Tutorial Office can contact you to confirm your attendance.

CAMCard

I would like a CAMCard, how do I get one?

The CAMCard is provided by the University's Alumni Office (CARO). Please go here to find out more.

Punting

Does the College still own its own punt or share one with another College? How do I arrange to use this?

Unfortunately, the College no longer owns its own punt or has a reciprocal arrangement in place with another College. If you are a CAMCard holder, you are entitled to a discount at Scudamores. Further details about the CAMCard can be found above.

Sports

As an Alumnus/a or Past Fellow, am I entitled to use the College's Tennis and Squash Courts?

Although there is no formal arrangement in place, you may use these facilities from time to time by booking a slot in advance and in person at the Porters' Lodge and by informing the Alumni Relations Team. If you wish to use the squash facilities on a more regular basis outside of term then you may be asked to pay a small fee. Please contact the Alumni Relations Team if you fall into this category.

As an Alumnus/a or Past Fellow, am I entitled to us the College Gym?

Unfortunately, this is not possible as the gym is for the exclusive use of current College members and delegates of the Møller Centre who are usually required to undertake a training session before use.

If you live locally, it may be possible to make special arrangements for occasional access so please contact the Alumni Relations Manager.