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Glossary

A list of terms that appear throughout the College website.

COPAsearch for term

The Cambridge Online Preliminary Application is a required part of the application process for applicants from outside the EU, or for anyone wishing to be considered for a Choral Award or Organ Scholarship.

Freshersearch for term

Undergraduates in their first year (and most particularly in their first Term) at the University.

SAQsearch for term

All applicants are required to complete an online Supplementary Application Questionnaire by the set deadline in order to make a valid application to the University of Cambridge.

Tripossearch for term

Undergraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; the term ‘Tripos’ derives from seventeenth century graduation ceremonies, when verses would be read out by someone sat on a three-legged stool (or Tripos).

UCASsearch for term

Provides an admissions/applications system for higher education in the UK.