Halifax first became a college in 2002, and was originally known as Halifax Court. A notice stating "Halifax Court JCR" is imortalised forever more on the HCSA committee office wall. The college was named after Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, the 1st Earl of Halifax.

Before it became a college, what is now known as St. Lawrence Court was all that stood on the site. This was soon expanded, and most recently has seen expansion in the form of UPP residences Ainsty Court and Hickleton Court.

The various courts are named after the 1st Earl of Halifax's names as well as other things connected with him, his life and his work.

For an up to date view and description of what the college is like, check out our "About" page.

Folklore

How much do you know about Halifax College? Are the following true or false?

1. There is a brick barbeque behind the back of JJs bar
2. JJs bar was built because of the noise caused by Halifax students coming back from the charles
3. Costcutters used to be called Tesco, but was renamed because of offense caused to local residents
4. The 3rd college football team were fined £40 for practicing on heslington village land
5. Halifax college isn't read out when the source news show on URY reads out the list of colleges it caters for
6. University staff got into a dispute with various licencing authorities over the college crest.
7. It is possible to be a member of halifax college without being a member of staff or student of the university
8. If you ask Roberto nicely he will give you up to £400 to hold your own private party or BBQ
9. The walk to campus is further than the walk to Heslington village
10. There have been 4 presidents/chairs of the college since it first began.

Think you know the answers? Good for you! If you don't and you are a member of the college - shame on you ;)