Episode 4 of 4
Official Opening and Installation
- When
- 10 October 1882
- Where
- Cambridge
The college officially opened in October 1882 with the Master's installation, coinciding with the start of Michaelmas term.
The west range of Old Court was ready for use by the official opening on 10 October 1882. The first 28 undergraduates joined the Master and 12 Fellows at the Public Hostel, marking the beginning of its operational phase.
Sources
- Selwyn College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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