Brasenose College is a descendant of Brasenose Hall, which formerly occupied part of the current site of the College. While Brasenose Hall traces its history to 1262, the College was founded in 1509 by William Smyth, Bishop of Lincoln, and Sir Richard Sutton, a lawyer. It has a long and distinguished history in law, and was one of the first Oxford colleges to admit women. It is believed that this 13th century knocker was recovered in 1890, and it now stands behind the high table in the Brasenose College dining hall. Housing and Meals Students will be housed in the Frewin Hall Annex of Brasenose College, and will take their meals at Brasenose College.
Rooms are for single occupancy, and are equipped with desks and other study facilities.
Although Brasenose College is prepared to accommodate married couples, it does not take children, so students who bring children will need to find their own housing. The meals provided include breakfast daily and dinner Sunday through Thursday. Dinner is not provided on Friday and Saturday, as experience indicates that many students travel on these days. Occupants of Brasenose College are subject to standards of conduct applicable to Brasenose students, and the privilege of residing at Brasenose may be terminated for behavior such as vandalism or trespass into private areas of the College. Students may occupy their quarters at Frewin Hall on Sunday, June 24, and must vacate on Saturday, July 28.