Welcome, Fresher!
Congratulations on your results, keep reading to see what happens next!
Social Media
Make sure you’re following our Instagram accounts for the latest info! We have two ones you should start with the Freshers Account and the main Hatfield JCR Account.
By following our freshers account, you’ll see important important information and advice about joining us. You’ll also find information there about all the fun things we have planned for Freshers Week!
The main JCR Instagram account is where we post information throughout the year. Here you’ll find information about upcoming events, roles opening and much more!
JCR Membership Levy
To benefit from all the amazing events we hold throughout the year; enjoy our wide range of clubs and societies (or set up your own); leadership and volunteering opportunities that go great on a CV; and massive discounts at our formals, you need to be a member of the JCR.
You can find out more about the levy here, if you’re wondering why you should be a member, take a look at our website and social media.
If you have any questions about the levy or want to discuss the option of payment plans for the Levy, Freshers Wristband or Gowns, please contact the Treasurer, Alice, at hatfield.jcrtreasurer@durham.ac.uk.
Sports and Societies
The JCR has a wide range of Sports and Societies, from Hatfield Voices, our non-auditioned choir, to the Hatfield College Boat Club no matter what you want to take part in, you can find it here, and if you can’t, you can set one up!
To find out more about all our fabulous sports and societies click here or email our Sports and Societies Officer, Ben, at hatfield.jcrsportssocieties@durham.ac.uk.
You’ll receive a checklist from College in your emails (or find it here), make sure you’ve completed all the tasks!
Make sure you get your JCR Levy Freshers Week Wristband, and gown so that you don’t miss out on all the fun starting from freshers week!
Communities and Welfare
Hatfield JCR is made up of a fabulously diverse population. Coming to university can be a daunting time. Our communities and welfare teams work hard to help support you during this time and for the rest of your time in the JCR.
The Communities team focuses on marginalised groups, you can find out more about our Communities team here, you can also email our Communities Officer, Amani, hatfield.jcrcommunities@durham.ac.uk.
The Welfare team offers support through the use of drop-in sessions, campaigns and free supplies. You can find out more here or email our Welfare Officer, Dana, hatfield.jcrwelfare@durham.ac.uk.
