Although Greyfriars was originally established as a religious foundation for men, the Hall has in recent years admitted an increasing number of female students, and there is now an equal ratio of men to women at Greyfriars. Women students have their own Adviser, who may be consulted confidentially at any time about any problem, academic or otherwise. Accommodation Greyfriars provides rooms in college for all first year students and a number of finalists wishing to move back in. There are two college-owned student residences, Brindisi House next door to the main Hall, and Scotus House just across the Iffley Road.
Rooms vary in size but all contain a desk, wardrobe, bed and hand basin.
There is easy access to bathrooms and laundry facilities, and each house has a kitchen, coin-operated telephone and garden. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in Hall daily and all students, whether living in or out, are encouraged to attend in order to meet with their friends, the friars and Fellows in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Although the first two meals of the day are informal events, academic gowns must be worn at dinner. A well-attended tea is also provided in the refectory at 4 pm, at which students have an opportunity to take a break from studying over toast and marmalade. Religious Life Greyfriars is attached to the beautiful Romanesque parish church of St Edmund and St Frideswide, which serves both the Hall and the local Catholic population.