Benefits
                   
 
 
 
   

At Clare Hall, we refer to all former students, Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows and Associates as Life Members. It means exactly that: you are a member for life and as such you are welcome to return the College to renew your acquaintances and to make use of its facilities as well as enjoy the intellectual and social environment.

University Card

Life Members staying at Clare Hall for more than a month can get a University Card via the College Secretary,  Liz Ramsden. The card costs £10 and you will need to supply a digital passport photograph of yourself.


CAM Card

Cambridge University degree holders are eligible for the CAMcard. Is issued by the University to all members upon graduation. It identifies you as a member of the University, allowing you free access to Cambridge colleges. There are also various discounts on offer to cardholders including 20% of the Cambridge University Press Bookstore.

CAMcards are free of charge and you can learn more about the benefits by clicking  here.


Staying in College

Clare Hall has a number of guestrooms which are available to Life Members subject to availability

How to book

  • If your stay is for two weeks or less, book via the Porter's Lodge .
  • If your stay is for more than two weeks: contact the Domestic Bursar and ask to be put in the waiting list.

          Porter's Lodge Tel. +44(0) 1223 332 360 
          Domestic Bursar Tel. + 44 (0) 1223 332 369


Dining in College

Great news! As a Life Member, you can dine at College whenever you like and as often you like. You are also welcome to bring your own guests; for formal dinner on Wednesdays, you can bring up to six guests.

How to book

  • To book for lunch, dinner including formal dinner, please send an email to  the Clare Hall Kitchen. When booking, please state that you are a Life Member and give the year you first joined Clare Hall. Don't forget to include your dietary requirements.

          You will need to pay for all of your meals at the Porter's Lodge.

  • If you are staying at Clare Hall for more than a month, your name will be added to the Kitchen list and you can book by coming to the dining hall to sign in or by sending an email to the Clare Hall Kitchen.

    If you are staying in College for a month or longer you will need to pay for your meals at the end of your stay at the Accounts Office.

 


Photo: Andrew Sharpe

University Library Access

Clare Hall Life Members are eligible for access to the University Library, with borrowing rights, free of charge.

How to obtain access

  • Visit the College Secretary, Liz Ramsden who can provide you with the correct form.
  • Alternatively, you can apply online for access to the UL by clicking here

Using the Clare Hall Gym and Swimming Pool

Life Members are welcome to use the gym and swimming pool. Registration and fee details are available from the  Porter's Lodge.


Using College Rooms for Meetings and Seminars

Life Members are able to book the College Meeting Room, the Richard Eden Suite and the Doshisha Room for their own academic activities. Details of booking fees are available from the Porter's Lodge.


IT Facilities

Clare Hall has a Computer Room situated in the Anthony Low Building which Life Members can use free of charge. All guestrooms and apartments have free Wi-Fi access.


Cambridge in America Alumni Benefits

 http://www.cantab.org/alumnibenefits

 
CH Information Booklet (PDF, 111KB)
 
 
       
     
         
Updated  Jun.13.2011
 
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