Choosing St John’s means joining a community that values curiosity, gratitude, and kindness, a place where everyone is known and supported. Life here blends tradition and warmth with genuine openness: you’ll find space to grow, people who care, and opportunities that shape your time at Durham and beyond.
Undergraduate resident, 2025 survey
“I chose St John’s after hearing it called the kindest college on an open day – it stuck with me. .”
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“Before I applied to Durham, my English teacher, a proud alumna, told me, ‘Somer, you have to apply to John’s! Every genuinely lovely person I met at Durham was from there.’ That warmth was clear from my first visit and has been completely confirmed since joining.”
Somer, BA Liberal Arts
Our Senior Common Room (SCR) is as lively and engaging as our student community and exists to enable people who are not an undergraduates to participate in the life of the College.
Membership is £20 annually, normally collected in October. Apply using the button below.
Students tell us they most appreciate the close-knit, welcoming community that makes College feel like home. Our residents also highlight how College life supports both academic and personal growth. The friendliness of staff, the convenience of catering, and the sense of being known all make a real difference to settling in and thriving.
“John’s attracts people who genuinely want to help – Each of us helps shape the college in our own way, and that’s what makes it such an inspiring place to be and grow”.
Ahmed, BSc Computer Science
“Before I applied to Durham, my English teacher, a proud alumna, told me, ‘Somer, you have to apply to John’s! Every genuinely lovely person I met at Durham was from there.’ That warmth was clear from my first visit and has been completely confirmed since joining.”
Somer, BA Liberal Arts
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions regarding joining St. Johns. If your question is not listed here, please see our main FAQ’s page using the link below.
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Contact us by email or phone to reconnect or to talk to us about giving back to St John’s.
Reception: +44 (0) 191 334 3500
Email: johns.alumni@durham.ac.uk
St John’s College, Durham
3 South Bailey
Durham DH1 3RJ
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