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Dining privileges

Johnians who matriculated as undergraduates six or more years ago and Johnians who began a course of graduate studies three or more years ago, if not currently in residence, are welcome to dine in College up to three times per academic year at College expense, with some exceptions.

Other alumni benefits

Johnians who matriculated as undergraduates six or more years ago (October 2020 or before) and Johnians who began a course of graduate studies three or more years ago (October 2023 or before), if not currently in residence, are welcome to dine in College up to three times per academic year at College expense, with some exceptions.

There are two different options for this:
– High Table: with the Fellows, no guest, available most evenings
– MA Table: in the main body of the Hall, one guest, available on select Sundays (once per academic year only)

Sundays when Johnians may dine at the MA Table with a guest are:
11, 25 October 2026
1, 15, 22 November 2026
21, 28 February 2027
7, 14 March 2027
9, 16, 30 May 2027
6 June 2027

2026/27 dates when dining is not available:
1, 6, 16, 21, 23 October 2026
6, 18, 20, 27 November 2026
4, 11, 24-31 December 2026
1, 18, 22, 29 January 2027
3, 12, 26 February 2027
3, 19 March 2027
26, 30 April 2027
6, 12 May 2027
4, 9, 22 June 2027
[As well as all Saturdays and the month of August]

Reservations should be made through the Fellowship and Events Administrator using the form below or by email at FellowsSteward@joh.cam.ac.uk a minimum of seven days before you wish to dine.

This document provides more information about the two schemes, including timings and dress code.