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space THE WISC PROGRAM IN OXFORD IN BRIEF

  • WISC has made it possible for qualified students (with a GPA of 3.2 or higher after two years of university) to study in Oxford for one, two or three terms as an Associate Student of one of several Oxford colleges. Five educational tours per term are included.
  • Fees for Associate Students for one term (13 weeks) in 2006-07 are $16,100 (plus meals).
  • Students, if they wish, may receive a transcript from an accredited US university-the University of the Pacific in California, with which WISC is associated.
  • Students with GPAs of 3.4 or higher may apply for Visiting Student status, which includes full university privileges at one of two Medieval colleges-New College (1379) and Magdalen College (1458). Magdalen requires a minimum GPA of 3.6. (The fees are substantially higher.) The Oxford College always makes the admissions decision.
  • All tutors are highly qualified and experienced; all are fellows or lecturers of Oxford colleges.
  • Graduate study is possible, including Law, Business, International Relations, etc.
  • Laboratory study in the sciences is possible.
  • Students may study in tutorial courses at frequent intervals in the summer from May 15 to September 30. Students who enroll on May 15, 2007 will have the benefit of all extra-curricular activities, etc., of the last 4 to 5 weeks of the Trinity (Spring) term.
  • All students live in single rooms with British students in the center of Oxford.
  • Each house has a phone, computer (with wireless broadband Internet access throughout the house), TV and video.
  • Students study for 12-13 weeks a term (almost a semester) in one-on-one tutorial courses with 14-18 meetings a term. As a result almost any academic subject may be studied.
  • WISC (with related programs) is the largest overseas study program in Oxford with 450 students in the 2003-2004 Academic Year. WISC has the largest staff in Oxford: 10 persons who are able to solve problems, etc., quickly. References from U.S. professors and students are available. WISC students have previously studied at 530 U.S. Colleges, over the last 20 years.
  • Apply Online: www.wiscabroad.com. Full information is on our website.
  • The Washington International Studies Council
    USA: 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. · Suite 370 · Washington, DC 20002
    Telephone: (202) 547-3275 or (800) 323-WISC [toll free] · Fax: (202) 547-1470
    UK: Third Floor · Chester House · 21-27 George Street · Oxford · OX1 2AY · United Kingdom
    Telephone (when dialing from the USA): (011) 44 1865 201132 · Fax: (011) 44 1865 243600
    E-mail: wisc@erols.com · Web: www.wiscabroad.com

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    WISC Washington International Studies Council
    Address: 214 Massachusetts Avenue • NE Suite 370 • Washington, DC 20002
    Phone: 202-547-3275 or 800-323-WISC
    Fax: 202-547-1470
    Email: wisc@erols.com