Congratulations again on receiving an offer to study Mathematics (or Mathematics and Computer Science). The mathematics tutors all look forward to meeting you next academic year and will send more detailed information, reading lists, and some initial problems to you by email about 6 weeks before term starts.
The study guide ‘How do undergraduates do mathematics: A guide to studying Mathematics at Oxford University’. is very useful preparatory reading, and we encourage you to study this alongside the ‘Freshers problems’ you will receive by email from us to prepare for the first term.
You might also want to look at the page of recommended pre-reading and summer work complied by the Mathematical Institute.
If you’ve any questions please feel free to email stuart.white@sjc.ox.ac.uk at any time.
See you in October.
The Mathematics Tutors:
Chris Beem, Sam Lewis, Nick Jones, Jan Obloj and Stuart White.
Maths Joint Schools
If you hold an offer for Maths and Computer Science, you can find the Computer Science materials via the links below.
Study skills for incoming undergraduates
As an Oxford student, you have many great opportunities ahead, but studying here can also be very challenging. To help you prepare for this, we have put together some resources that will help you develop your study skills before you start at Oxford, no matter your subject.
Starting at Oxford
Starting a course at Oxford can be very daunting, but there are many resources out there to help you succeed! Here are some useful guides from across the University that you might want to check out:
- Study skills and training: Here you can find advice on academic good practice including avoiding plagiarism, managing your time, reading, note taking, referencing and revision.
- Student life: It’s not all about academics at Oxford; here you can find out about the range of other opportunities available to you as a student, as well as tips on how to navigate student life with your workload. If you prefer podcasts, much of this information is available in that form here!
- Managing your budget: Student finances can be daunting at first glance. You can find can find more information on managing your money at university here, as well as information on fees and funding.
Useful contacts
If you have any questions that aren’t answered on this page, you can get in touch with the following people:
| Contact | Questions they can answer |
| Admissions Office: Sarah Jones | Anything to do with offers, visas, UCAS issues, reading lists and preparatory materials |
| Accommodation Office | Accommodation, what to bring, insurance, electoral roll issues |
| Bursary | All things financial |
| College Office | Practical arrangements, bank letters, etc. |
| Disability enquiries: Elaine Eastgate | Any issues relating to disability or special requirements |