Colleges of the University of York social centre. This organisation is unlike that of Oxford and Cambridge on one hand or the halls of residence at civic universities on the other. The college will differ from 'Oxbridge' in that they will not be autonomous financially, nor will they be responsible for admission of students or appointment of staff. They will differ from halls of residence in that teaching will be carried on in them." York's first two Colleges, Derwent and Langwith were founded in 1965, and were followed by Alcuin and Vanbrugh in 1967. Goodricke and Wentworth were founded shortly afterwards, in 1968 and 1972 respectively.
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