Many of our students join us the year after they graduate from high school, or after a gap year. They come from all walks of life and all parts of the globe. They typically find that moving into JCH is a great way to foster their growing sense of independence within a great support structure and caring community. Janet Clarke Hall also accepts applications from students who may be under 18 when they enter university. 

Already studying? For some of you, your current living situation may not reflect the on campus university experience you wish to have, or expected to have. We welcome current University students with open arms, with quite a few of our current students having moved into JCH in the 2nd or 3rd year of their degrees. We find that this type of student adds to the richness of our community, bringing maturity with their age and an eagerness to actively participate in, and contribute to, the unique opportunities of collegiate life. 

JCH can be described as an undergraduate college that accepts graduate students. While there are some extra perks for graduate students, for the most part you will live, dine and study like any other student, forming close-knit friendships with your peers and mentor/mentee relationships with residential tutors and staff. Some of the key differences of being a graduate student at JCH include:

• Senior Common Room (SCR) membership. The SCR is a place to make coffee and read the paper during the day and drink wine by the fire of an evening, enjoying rich discussion with your peers and special guests. 
• Larger student rooms, including fireplace, when available.
• Additional weeks in residence included in your annual fee
• Some opportunities for paid employment via our academic tutoring program, along with formal and informal opportunities to be a mentor to younger students.