The College Porters are an integral part of college life and have a number of duties, which range from sorting mail and receiving information about defects and faults on College premises, to being on hand to deal with and record any incidents relating to disciplinary problems or disturbances within the College residences. The porters also sell launderette cards. The Lodge telephone number is 92348.

Normally there is continuous coverage at all times during term, but as the porters have many duties they are not always available at once. See the Lodge door for a note on where to find the duty porter if he is not in. In emergency telephone Security, extension 94541, who will be able to contact him at once by radio.

There are four porters working shifts in Bowland College: