All Common Rooms (student bodies of colleges) at Durham charge a fee for students. These fees vary. For example, in some colleges the fee is charged for three years for undergraduates starting their first year. Ustinov offers an extremely low levy.
The Ustinov GCR levy is £50 per academic year.
Regardless of your level involvement in student life, you will most definitely benefit from the fee! These benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Regular events in Sheraton bar, such as parties, pub quizzes, movie nights, and open mic nights
- Early bird booking access
- A large variety of Induction Week activities
- Reduced price tickets for events and trips
- Exclusive GCR member trips (such as Raby Castle) and other perks
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Music equipment in the Music Room
Really, the benefits are limitless. If you are unsure how to become a GCR member, just visit this page:
https://pay.durham.ac.uk/optional-college-payments/ustinov-college-gcr-membership-2023-2024
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