Details in the Applying section. Details in the Applying section. All Colleges are keen to widen access and as part of this initiative support the scheme. Summer Schools Several schemes exist which offer sixth-formers the opportunity to stay briefly in Cambridge. They are organised under various auspices, though the largest event is the Sutton Trust Summer School which offers an introduction to University-level study and to Cambridge in general.
CIAO can provide details on the various courses.
The academic standards expected of mature students are the same as those expected of school leavers, but there is considerable flexibility in the entrance requirements. It is a good idea, if you are considering making a mature student application, to make early contact with a college to discuss your eligibility and circumstances. Details in the Applying section. Students With A Disability who are interested in Cambridge courses should be assured that the nature of the University, with its collegiate structure, means that they can thrive here. The University has a policy to initiate access projects for departments expecting a disabled student and colleges try, if at all practicable, to make appropriate arrangements - for example, many colleges have rooms especially adapted for wheelchair users and some can accommodate a carer.