Why did the University of Cambridge require each scholar to have a fixed master?

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In 1276, the University of Cambridge passed an ordinance requiring every individual claiming to be a scholar to have a fixed master within 15 days of their entry into the university.1

This requirement was an important step in the organization of the university, serving to provide structure and accountability for the student body. By ensuring that each scholar was under the guidance of a specific master, the university could better regulate its members and maintain the academic and professional standards expected of a studium generale.12