Colleges of the University of York After 1972 the construction of Colleges ceased until 1990 with the foundation of James College, York. Initially James was intended to be a postgraduate only college, however the University began to rapidly expand in size almost doubling in size from 4,300 to 8,500 students, in 1993 therefore it was decided that the College should become open to undergraduates. The expansion of student numbers also resulted in the creation of more accommodation by the University which was named 'Halifax Court'; the members of Halifax Court were members of other colleges however soon formed their own Junior Common Room. In 2002 Halifax
Alcuin College, York campus as an alternative to a formal in the Spring Term. The first Event X: Prom was a success bringing together not only students from Alcuin, but other colleges in Hendrix Hall with free Pic'N'Mix and a live student band. Event X Titles Furthermore, Alcuin is also notable among the rest of the university for its often superior wellbeing events, being able to cater for those students who do not enjoy club nights is seen to be extremely important and has led to recurring events such as 'Exam Refuge' in which the CSAC provide free food and a relaxed environment