Graduate College is the only college in
Lancaster University to take postgraduate students rather than undergraduates. The university has had a lot of success in postgraduate work, and it was felt postgraduates should have their own college for social, administrative and accommodation purposes. All incoming postgraduate students are members of the college, including those Lancaster graduates who were members of other colleges when undergraduates.
Instead of having a
JCR , there is a GSA (Graduate Students' Association). This is still the body of the students, and representatives are voted in. Graduate College students also still vote in the students union elections.
The college bar, Grad Bar, is known for its large beer festivals, its constant supply of real ale and a variety of whiskies. It is listed in the
Good Beer Guide , one of three student bars to be included. It is also known for its weekly live music nights, usually every Thursday when a mix of student and non-student bands play in the bar.
