Post-offer Visit Days - Durham University

Open Days

Welcome to St Cuthbert's Society

Cuths illuminated Michaelmas Ball Signage

Welcome to St Cuthbert’s Society, affectionately known as ‘Cuth’s’!

St Cuthbert’s Society is one of the oldest student communities in the University. It was set up in 1888 by a small group of local and mature students who did not wish to live in residential colleges, but did want to be part of a community. This independent spirit is a strong part of our college tradition today. Cuth’s is made up of the student body which forms the Junior Common Room (JCR), college staff, and the Senior Common Room (SCR). The SCR includes University staff, alumni (former students), and members of the wider Durham community. SCR members enjoy interacting with students at social and scholarly events; some of them act as College Mentors, some give careers advice, and this helps to enhance your experience as a Durham student, and your awareness of local heritage and activities.

Cuth’s has a proud history of not being afraid to be different, that’s why we’re historically a society, not a college and it’s amazing to see that legacy live on today in the inclusivity, creativity, and dedication of our current students. The name “society” now has no practical influence on how we operate in comparison to other colleges, but it does help us keep that part of our history alive and remind ourselves that although we are one of the oldest colleges in Durham (founded in 1888, making us the third-oldest), we remain as forward-thinking as those students who founded Cuth’s all those years ago as an alternative to the existing structures. This mix of the traditional with the independent and alternative is a key part of what makes us the college we are today.

Our main college home page can be found here.

Timetable for Upcoming Undergraduate Open Day Visits

Friday 20 September, Saturday 21 September 2024

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Open Days are the best way to learn about our teaching excellence, explore our award-winning facilities, and experience our distinctive college communities. 

For additional information, please visit our activities calendar.

College Accommodation and Catering

St Cuthbert's Society has two locations: one in Durham's Peninsula at the historical Bailey and the other in Parsons Field. Please click the links on the right-hand side menu to learn more about each item.

You can find the latest accommodation and catering fees for new students by checking the updated list available here: St Cuthbert's Society: Costs 2024/25

Here is a sample menu of our catering that you can check out: Sample Menu 2024/25

Please click on the link to access the details of accommodation and catering charges for undergraduate, postgraduate, and visiting students: College Accommodation and Catering

Awards, Grands & Financial Support

At St Cuthbert's Society, we can offer additional financial support to students and societies. Find out more about the different grant and award schemes that can be applied here: St Cuthbert's Financial Support.