[2] Langwith, alongside Derwent is one of the founding colleges at the University of York, and was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 22 October 1965.

The college has an ongoing appeal to its alumni for any help they can be to chart and illustrate the history of Langwith.

In 2003, the university set out plans to create a campus for 5,000 additional students, Heslington East.

'The Glasshouse' bar is located in the Langwith Centre Building and is managed by the Students' Union.

[11] All undergraduate residents are members of the College Student Association, (formerly the Junior Common Room).