International Education
Semester Program in Oxford, England

How to Apply

Academics
Expenses and Financial Aid

Student Life

The City of Oxford

Preparing for Life Abroad
Admitted Students
Returning Students
Parents

Phase 1:  Apply to the Program

The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) will accept up to 10 SMCM students for Spring 2012 for study in Oxford.  The number of final applicants accepted will be determined by the CMRS selection committee.  CMRS has a published GPA requirement for applicants of 3.5; CMRS will consider applications from St. Mary's students with a GPA of 3.0; however, selection is a competitive process. CMRS prefers that students be juniors or seniors during their study abroad semester/academic year.

Please note the Modern Studies Track is available to SMCM students as of Spring 2012.  Please email ie@smcm.edu for a list of course equivalencies if needed.

The following forms are due to the Office of International Education by:
October 15 for spring semester study abroad
March 1 for fall semester study abroad

SMCM IE Office Required Forms	CMRS Required Forms Bring to IE Office
Online Profile*	Application form with signature
Signed Confirmation Email - (The Online Profile will send you an email that needs to be signed and returned to the Office of International Education)	Personal Essay (maximum 250words) (See page 3 of the application form)
Scholarship Application -- optional (Application is available as option in online forms once you've created your IE profile)	Program Reference form #1 Program Reference form #2 Program Reference form #3  NOTE: Ask your faculty to turn all reference forms in to the IE Office despite instructions on these forms to send directly to CMRS.
	Official Transcript--IE Office will request for you
	Copy of personal information page with picture from your passport
	Selecting courses:  On the application form, you will submit the three elective courses (two tutorials and one seminar) for which you will be registered.  Be thoughtful and serious about your selections.  Course changes will be considered only on a limited basis. Click here for courses from the Medieval and Renaissance offerings.
	Click here for Modern Studies

  

Mandatory Pre-departure Meeting

Study-abroad students are required to attend two mandatory pre-departure meetings in the semester prior to study abroad.

For Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 the pre-departure meetings are as follows:

Part I - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 4:30-6:00pm

Part II - CMRS Program Pre-departure - Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 4:00pm - Campus Center 228

All sessions will be held in Cole Cinema and refreshments will be served.

Phase 2: Pre-Departure

The following forms are due to the Office of International Education by:
November 7 for spring semester study abroad
April 15 for fall semester study abroad

SMCM IE Office Required Forms Due Nov. 7 for spring semester Due April 15 for fall semester or academic year	CMRS Required Forms (your responsibility to submit  to CMRS or embassy as applicable upon acceptance and by date required by CMRS or embassy)
Assumption of Risk and Release	Visa Instructions
Check-Off Sheet	Signed Terms and Conditions
Online Registration with State Dept Instructions - Please bring a copy of your completed registration form to the IE Office.	Six photos (passport sized)
Participant Travel and Health Form	Medical Information Form
Preapproval of Transfer Credit Form	Medical Emergency Form
Online Profile (review, update as needed)	Other forms requested by CMRS
Students who wish to use their study abroad program to satisfy the ELAW requirement need to register for CORE 350