Alcuin College
Welcome to Alcuin College!
One of York’s first colleges, Alcuin sits on the green and tranquil Siward’s Howe (believed to be the burial site of the Viking Eric Bloodaxe), making it York’s most elevated college.
Our namesake was a leading English scholar, clergyman, poet and teacher from York. Part of his epitaph reads: "Dust, worms and ashes now… Alcuin my name, wisdom I always loved." We hope our students will also have a love for wisdom and possibly some of Alcuin’s wit too. Our location by the Library should help with that.
Contact us
Alcuin College
alcuin@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 323313
Alcuin College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5NB, UK
Alcuin at first seems like just a room number and postal address, but you’ll soon come to see it is so much more than that. It’s a family, a support network, and a great time.
Samara Jones
New student arrivals
We’re looking forward to you joining us up at Alcuin! Here’s how to prepare for arriving and what happens next.
Contact and support
Alcuin’s team of staff and students are here to offer support and guidance.
College facilities
Useful information on facilities such as laundry, post, receptions and more.
Get involved
What's on
See what’s going on at Alcuin or, if you’re feeling inspired, create your own event for college Members.
College sport
Learn something new, practise an existing skill or cheer for Alcuin by joining in with college sport.
College music
Join the College Music Scheme to access practice rooms, the instrument lending library and other musical activities.
Alcuin merch
Looking to add some Alcuin colours to your fashion?
Get in touch with our student association and visit our official site to view all the options.
STYCs and STYMs
Alcuin’s Second and Third Year Contacts (STYCs) and Mentors (STYMs) volunteer their time to introduce our new members to university life
Find out about STYCs and STYMs
Alumni
Even after you depart our campus, you’ll always be a member of Alcuin College. Here’s how to keep in touch and give back to future college members if you wish to.
Contact us
Alcuin College
alcuin@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 323313
Alcuin College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5NB, UK