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For the independent student interested in studying and living in one of the world's great centers of learning.

The OxfordÌýProgramme for Undergraduate Studies (OPUS) provides one or two semesters of supervised independent study in a personalized and flexible framework in one of the world's great centers of learning.ÌýThe city of Oxford, which is 55 miles from London and has a population of 140,000, is truly a "college town."

Students study as a member of a long-established and full-time private program.ÌýCourses are taught in the tutorial system;Ìýstudents meet with their major tutor every week and a minor tutor bi-weekly.ÌýTutorial essays are due at each meeting.ÌýThe list of possible subjects of study is extensive and includes many types of classes found in the humanities and social science areas at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Christmas and Spring vacations are long, sometimes up to five weeks, and students often have the opportunity for extensive travel in Europe and beyond.

Coursework

Each ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student selects one major tutorial (meets one hour weekly, worth two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ course credits) and one minor tutorial (meets one hour every other week, worth one ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ course credit) for each 9-week term. Individual tutors provide personal instruction in virtually any course of study from the humanities and social sciences. Fall semester students take a group tutorial plus the major and minor tutorials, for a total of 4 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ course credits. Spring semester students receive 3 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ course credits for each of the two Oxford terms for a total of 6 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ course credits

¹ó´Ç°ùÌýmore informationÌýabout recommended tutorial topics, follow the link at the bottom of the page.ÌýÌý

Language Skills

All tutorials are taught in English. It is also possible to select a foreign language as a major or minor tutorial.

Grades/Credits

Grades will appear on student’s transcript andÌýdo NOTÌýfigure into the cumulative GPA.Ìý

For acceptance into the program, students must have a 3.2 overall GPA or a 3.4 GPA in their major. Students are not matriculated at Oxford University and will not be associated with a specific college.

CostÌý

Current costs are $16,400 for the fall (Michaelmas Term, 4 HDX credits) and $26,000 for the spring (combined Hilary & Trinity Terms, 6 HDX credits); subject to annual adjustment. Each student is also responsible for airfare and spending money.Ìý

Financial Aid

Normally, all federal and state financial aid applies, but ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ scholarships do NOT apply. However, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ offers a special scholarship opportunity to OPUS applicants.Ìý See the Study Abroad Office for details.Ìý

Visas

Currently, students do not need visas to study in England if for a period less than six months.Ìý

Lodging/Meals

Students live in houses or flats withÌýother OPUS students.ÌýEach participant receives a weekly allowance for food (approximately 50 GBP).

Academic Calendar

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Fall Semester equates to the Oxford Michaelmas Term (September – December). The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Spring Semester equates to the Hilary Term (January – March) plus the Trinity Term (April - June).

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students may attend Oxford for the fall semester orÌýspring semester, but not both.Ìý

For more information:

• Oxford Program Website ()Ìý
  
• Students will join the famous Oxford Union ()
• Information on Oxford ( and )
• The Tutorial System
• Recommended Tutorial Topics