The week before classes start for most courses will be our Freshers’ Week! Prepare for lots of events to get to know your new friends at Lincoln.

Some events will be organised by College, others by the JCR; some are compulsory, and all are useful; some will be serious, most will be fun; some will make you discover our beautiful college and others the nice bits of Oxford. You will receive our 2026 Fresher's Week programme by email in late September.

Undergraduate Freshers' Dinner

One of the most exciting events of Freshers’ week is the Undergraduate Freshers’ Dinner. This is held in the Hall on Wednesday 7 October 2026, at 19.15 sharp. Dress code is smart (suit/tie or cocktail dress), and academic gowns are not required. The dinner is free (it is paid for by the College) and is a chance for all new undergraduate members to dine with the Rector, the Senior Tutor, your Tutors and other College Officers. Attendance is not compulsory, but who would want to miss out on the first fancy (and free!) dinner of the year?! Indicate your attendance, and let us know about any dietary requirements, in your College Form.

Matriculation

All students who have not previously matriculated for an Oxford degree are expected to attend a Matriculation ceremony on Saturday 17 October 2026. You will receive more information about Matriculation at the start of term.