Is this Program Right for You? Cambridge University is one of the crown jewels of the English university system. It welcomes students from all over the world into its 800-year-old academic tradition. Only exceptionally hard-working students do well at Cambridge. If you are looking for an intellectual challenge and love to pursue your studies independently, Cambridge may be a great match for you.
Cambridge University is composed of a number of colleges, each of which has its own faculty, libraries, facilities, and students. Each college has different traditions and characters. When you apply, you will apply to a college, rather than to the University as a whole. Once you are accepted into a college, you will have access to all the benefits and facilities of Cambridge University as well as those of your college.

Your college is your home base in Cambridge, through which your academic progress and welfare will be looked after. Cambridge University sets academic standards, confers degrees, and arranges lectures, practicals, and examinations. Your college supplements the University's instruction with supervisions, in which you meet regularly with an expert in your field and discuss the previous week's assignment, usually an essay. During supervision, your instructor can help you clarify points from lectures, give criticism on your essays, debate ideas, and point you toward research materials.

The Cambridge University program is very competitive. Like British undergraduate students, you will be expected to carry out a great deal of work on your own, so motivation and enthusiasm for your subjects is important.

The Courses/Program: Cambridge courses are called "Triposes." The Triposes are normally divided into Part I (sometimes IA and IB) and Part II, and student take exams for each part.  Part I covers the subject very broadly in the first year or two, then more specialized options are offered in the second part. Program participants study only one subject while at Cambridge. They will register in one part of the Tripos related to their chosen subject and take courses appropriate to that subject. The number of courses that may be taken varies from Tripos to Tripos, but the overall workload of the individual Triposes is equivalent. Successful applicants to the program have usually taken at least five courses in their home university in the subject area that they plan to pursue before studying at Cambridge University. Applicants indicate a general area of study on their application but the program cannot arrange supervisions until students arrive in Cambridge.
 
Triposes on the following areas are normally available: Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic, Archaeology and Anthropology, Chemical Engineering, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering and Electrical & Information Science, English, Geography, History, History of Art, Management Studies, Manufacturing Engineering, Modern and Medieval Languages, Music, Natural Sciences-Physical, Natural, Sciences-Biological, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, Social and Political Sciences, Theology and Religious Studies.

Important Notice: Cambridge has a three-term academic calendar.  Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the Two Spring terms (Jan-June).

Housing: Participants are guaranteed college housing during all periods when classes are in session. Housing may be in college or in college houses throughout the town. Meals are not included in the fees for the Cambridge colleges.  Separate billing—after the semester begins—for those placed in a college residence with a mandatory meal plan.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: September –June/ Application Deadline: January 15th
• Spring Semester: January - June / Application Deadline: October 1st

Requirements:  3.7 GPA

Program Cost Includes: tuition, housing while classes are in session, orientation, academic advising services, optional excursions, farm or family visits in the English-speaking programs, student union fees at the overseas university, International Student Identity Card, academic record maintenance, and an official transcript. For more information, please visit: www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Room.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You? King's College London is one of the two oldest and largest colleges of the University of London: a major multi-faculty university institution with some 19,200 students. It occupies a leading position in UK higher education and a world-wide reputation for research and teaching.

King's College London offers one of the widest ranges of subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level that you will find in the UK. Choosing to study at King's will bring you to a university that is committed to high quality education in a stimulating learning environment and which seeks to contribute and serve society through its teaching and research. The College has some 12,400 undergraduates, including students coming to King's as part of their degree on study abroad, exchange and elective programs. Its prime position beside the River Thames brings outstanding advantages, and as a student at King's you will enjoy the excellent social and cultural opportunities of the capital.
King's occupies several historic sites in central London. These include the Strand (its founding campus, next to Somerset House); the former Public Record Office building in Chancery Lane; Guy's Hospital, London Bridge; Denmark Hill, south London, and St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road.

The Courses/Program: Once accepted to the program, King’s pre-registers you for your selected courses. You are expected to take the class schedule for which you pre-register. At King’s you concentrate in one or two departments. King's students can choose from a wide range of liberal arts, sciences, and engineering courses and may cross-register in different departments. Students enrolling in the French, German or Spanish departments should be fluent in the relevant language; the Modern Language Center offers language courses for students at all levels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the Two Spring terms (Jan-June).

Housing: Kings guarantees you a place in a residence hall if you apply before the deadline.  Arcadia and IFSA-Butler budget fees for programs at King’s College based on the expectation that students live in the college residence halls, which are located throughout the city.  The fees cover housing while classes are in session but not the cost of meal plans included in one of the five halls.  The other halls have kitchen facilities, so students can prepare their own meals.  If you are placed in a hall with a mandatory meal plan, you will be billed for the difference in cost.  Any cost of commuting is your responsibility.

Duration/Deadlines: (admissions are rolling).
• Academic Year: late Sept. – June / Application Deadline: April 15th.
• Spring Semester: January - June / Application Deadline: October 1st

Requirements:  3.3 GPA

Program Cost Includes: tuition, advising, predeparture planning handbook, travel arrangement assistance, staff abroad, guaranteed housing, orientation, student visit with a British family, medical insurance and assistance plan, monthly newsletters, excursions and special events, permanent academic records, Arcadia or Butler University transcript. For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad and www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues and applications are available in ISAP’s Resource Room.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  University College London (UCL), named "University of the Year" in 2004 by the Sunday Times, is the oldest and largest of the University of London colleges.  A short walk from the Marymount London Centre, UCL is located in Bloomsbury, a charming neighborhood rich with history and culture.  Famous for its Georgian squares and publishing houses, Bloomsbury is home to one of the world's greatest collections of art: the British Museum.  Situated in central London, the entire city is at your feet.  A couple of tube stops in either direction and you are in the West End or at sites like the Tower of London or St. Paul's Cathedral.

As a student at UCL, you will have access to all UCL facilities.  UCL's library is the largest of the college libraries of the University of London.  The Students' Union is the centre of campus life.  There are food outlets, coffee bars, shops and a photocopying centre.  The UCL main union building has an ATM and student employment agency, among other things.  For those interested in the performing arts, the college has its own West End theatre - the UCL Bloomsbury.  There is a brand new fitness centre and the sports ground at Shenley features fields for soccer, rugby, hockey, and cricket.  Student's health and welfare are looked after by the Health Centre and UCL Counseling service.

Because UCL is a member of the University of London system, the largest university system in the UK, students will have access to all University of London facilities and become a member of the University of London Union.  This enables students to expand their social circle beyond that of the school they are attending to the 150,000 students the university system enrolls.  

The Courses/Program: A full-time course load consists of four classes.  Students must take at least half of their classes in one particular department.  UCL offers a wide range of subjects to study, including a superb Art program at its Slade School of Fine Art.  Other strong programs include Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, European Cultural Studies, History, and Philosophy. UCL is a very competitive school, and most departments require at least a 3.3 GPA for admission.  However, certain departments may require higher.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the spring term (Jan-June).

Housing:  Arcadia and IFSA-Butler base program fees on the assumption that our students will be offered University College London housing or places in the University of London intercollegiate halls.  UCL has two residence halls where meals are served, plus furnished student houses with kitchen facilities where students prepare their own meals.  The intercollegiate halls for UCL all have mandatory meal plans.  Fees cover collegiate housing while classes are in session, but they do not cover the cost of meal plans in the residence halls.  Arcadia and IFSA-Butler bills students in halls with meal plans separately for this charge after their programs begin. The halls are located throughout the city, but most are within a ten-minute walk of the campus.  Any cost of commuting is your responsibility.  IF UCL cannot offer you a place, you live in Arcadia or IFSA-Butler-operated housing in central London, and you will be billed for the difference in cost.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: late Sept. – June / Application Deadline: April. 15th
• Spring Semester: January - April / Application Deadline: October 15th

Requirements:  3.3 GPA (English requires 3.5 GPA; 3.4 for History or Economics plus significant prior study)

Program Cost Includes: Tuition, advising, predeparture planning handbook, travel arrangement assistance, staff abroad, guaranteed housing, orientation, student visit with a British family, medical insurance and assistance plan, monthly newsletters, excursions and special events, permanent academic records, and Arcadia or Butler University transcript. For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad or www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues and applications are available in ISAP’s Resource Room. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Program: London School of Economics / Arcadia or IFSA-Butler
Location: London, England

Is this Program Right for You?  Since 1910 there has been an arrangement at LSE for visiting students to pursue a full year of study. This is called The General Course and is not a separate program of study but a fully integrated undergraduate year at one of London top universities. Each student is assigned to one of the School's 18 academic departments, in which they will pursue at least one of their four courses. The Department will nominate a faculty member to be the student's personal tutor (adviser) over the year. While it is the tutor's responsibility to offer help and guidance, both academic and personal, students should note that the teaching system involves a very strong emphasis on independent study. In this environment, self-motivation is the key to success!
This is a competitive year-long program. The LSE believes strongly in the value of a year-long study abroad program and consequently does not offer any single-semester study options. Whilst the idea of a whole year overseas may be daunting, the LSE is confident that the more involved and comprehensive experience enjoyed by General Course students more than justifies their decision to make what is, undoubtedly, a big commitment.

The Courses/Program: The application form asks students to identify up to six courses of particular interest to assist LSE in making an initial departmental assignment. LSE seeks to allocate students to a particular academic department reflecting their major interests, but permit applicants to choose courses across the full range of their curriculum. Prior arrival, students will be asked to select four courses for the purposes of pre-registration. However, the final selection will be confirmed after arrival at LSE and following consultation with a personal tutor. LSE aims to give full access to those courses which General Course students wish to pursue. Thus, whilst LSE cannot commit itself to guarantee the availability of course selections, every effort is made to do so.

There are more than 300 courses available to General Course students, who have the right to change their course selections up to the end of the fourth week of the first term. In more than 99 per cent of cases, students get all of the courses they want - and time to explore and to change their minds. Successful applicants are assigned to a place in one of the academic departments at LSE, and that department will subsequently nominate the student's personal tutor (adviser) during the year.

Teaching in the vast majority of subjects takes the form of linked lectures and classes. Lectures are usually an hour long and, unlike classes, are not compulsory. They are attended by all those students registered on a course, together with others who are interested in the subject matter. They are delivered by a faculty member and offer little interaction between that the faculty member and students, who take notes. Students typically receive one hour of lecture and one hour of class work per course per week. This means that many students have only 8-10 contact teaching hours each week (or 160-200 over the course of the full academic year). Consequently, independent, self-motivated study is very important.  General Course students receive 32 credits for the Academic Year.

Housing: Most Arcadia and IFSA-Butler students live in LSE housing or in University of London intercollegiate housing.  Rooms may be singles, doubles, or triples.  Some housing includes a meal plan; at others, students cook for themselves or purchase meals.  Housing may be located throughout the city.  Students who accept a place and apply for LSE housing by the housing deadline are guaranteed a place in LSE or UL accommodation.  If you cannot be offered a place in a university hall of residence, you live in Arcadia and/or IFSA-Butler-operated housing in central London, and you will be billed for the difference in cost.  Wherever you live, the cost of commuting is your responsibility. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: late  September – December / Application Deadline: March 15th

Requirements:
• 3.3 Cumulative GPA

Program Cost Includes: tuition and housing. For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad or www.ifsa-butler.org.  Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  Since its formation in 1916, The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) has built an enviable reputation around the globe for the caliber and quality of its courses, teaching and research.  Part of the University of London, SOAS continues to enhance its position as theworld’s leading center for the study of a highly diverse range of subjects concerned with Asia, Africa, andthe Middle East.

It boasts a worldwide reputation and a community of students and faculty passionate about their areas of study. This school of 2400 offers programs focused on Asia and Africa, including more than thirty different languages. Here you will find students from all over the world who have come to take advantage of SOAS programs in a variety of disciplines including economics, art history, development studies, politics, anthropology, cultural studies and languages.

SOAS is located in Russell Square in Bloomsbury, an area known for its lovely squares, elegant houses, and connections to the University of London. You'll live in SOAS housing or intercollegiate halls, so you'll be close to the school and all the activities in the surrounding area. In the nearby West End are cultural attractions, Covent Garden and Soho. Because SOAS is part of the University of London, you'll have access to the University of London Union (ULU) with all its facilities, sports fields, and events.

The Courses/Program:  SOAS is a specialized school, and its course offerings are uniformly excellent. The language departments are both outstanding and extensive; Burmese, ancient Hittite, Swahili, and Hausa are just a few of the languages available. Also to consider are the school’s ethnomusicology and anthropology departments.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the Spring term (Jan-June).

Housing:  Students will be offered accommodation in the SOAS residence halls. The halls are arranged in units with one kitchen to every six rooms, and students buy or prepare their own meals. The halls are within walking distance of the school. Rooms in the residence halls are fully furnished and centrally heated. All of the halls have laundries. Most also have other residential amenities including common rooms, libraries, music rooms, TV rooms and recreational facilities.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: late Sept. – June / Application Deadline: Feb. 15th.
• Spring Semester: January - June / Application Deadline: October 1st

Requirements: 
• 3.0 GPA
• Two academic recommendations

Program Cost Includes: tuition, housing while classes are in session, orientation, academic advising services, optional excursions, farm or family visits in the English-speaking programs, student union fees at the overseas university, International Student Identity Card, academic record maintenance, and an official transcript. For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad or www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Room.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You? Queen Mary, University of London has its roots in four colleges: Queen Mary College, Westfield College, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College and the London Hospital Medical College.  The oldest building on campus is the Queens' Building built in 1887; originally known as The People's Palace, it provided entertainment and cultural opportunities for the local population. It was admitted to the University of London in 1915.

The College and its academic departments, library, Students' Union and administrative buildings are all on one campus. This makes the College unique amongst the University of London's central colleges. Having all academic departments together has its advantages, in terms of centralizing the college’s facilities, easing communication amongst its population and contributing to the College’s strong sense of identity.  Many students following combined-subject courses in more than one department have found the closeness of academic departments particularly helpful in that reduces commuting time and allows them greater choice of timetable combinations. The College has approximately 9,000 students, including over 1,600 students following postgraduate and research programs.

As a result of a merger in 1995 Queen Mary incorporated two medical Colleges: St Bartholomew's and the Royal London. These are situated west of the College, Barts near St Paul's and the Royal London in Whitechapel.

The Courses/Program: Queen Mary is one of the larger colleges of the University of London and is a leading teaching and research institution. Queen Mary has one of the most diverse cross-sections of students in London, all pursuing traditional liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. You can take courses from several different departments, so constructing a class schedule is easy. The English and Drama departments are particularly well respected.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the Spring term (Jan-June).

Housing:  Arcadia and IFSA-Butler students at Queen Mary live with students from the U.K. and from around the world in residence halls or student houses on campus.  Most rooms are singles with shared kitchen and bath facilities.  All housing is within walking distance of classes and is self catered, which means that you prepare or purchase your own meals.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year:  late September - June Application Deadline: February 15th
• Spring Semester: January - June / Application Deadline: October 1st

Requirements:  3.0 GPA

Program Cost Includes:  Tuition, advising, predeparture planning handbook, travel arrangement assistance, staff abroad, guaranteed housing, orientation, student visit with a British family, medical insurance and assistance plan, monthly newsletters, excursions and special events, permanent academic records, Arcadia or Butler University transcript.  For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad or www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  The University of Westminster is a progressive and responsive metropolitan university with a distinguished history and a clear vision for the future.  The University has four campuses: Regent, Marylebone, Cavendish, and Harrow.  The Regent, Marylebone, and Cavendish campuses benefit from prime locations in central London, close to the Oxford Street Shops, Madam Tussaud’s, and the Planetarium.  The Harrow campus is located in a quiet residential area of north London and it is a short tube ride to the heart of the city centre. 

The Students' Union is the centre of student activities and offers many opportunities for entertainment and socializing.  There are cafes and social clubs on all campuses.  Live music and other events are common and there are a diverse group of student societies to join.  Westminster is a member of the International Students House organization and all study abroad participants can take advantage of their events and facilities.  For the athletically inclined, Westminster also has modern sports facilities, including fields for soccer and rugby as well as tennis courts.  Aerobics, dance, and yoga classes are also offered.  There are open-access computer labs on all campuses with e-mail and internet for students; a library system with extensive online resources; as well as TV, radio, photography and music studios. 

The Courses/Program:  Students usually take four classes per semester. Students will finalize their registration during the orientation period.  Students should note that if they plan to take courses in the Media, Design or Arts departments, there are two types of courses: Theory and Practical.  For practical courses, students are required to submit a portfolio prior to their admission.  With the appropriate foundation courses, students usually take classes along with Second and Third Year students (the equivalent of levels 5 and 6). If you are interested in Business or Media/Communications, you will benefit from Westminster's specializations in these areas.  Westminster also has particularly strong programs in English, Politics, and Psychology.  Internships are available and require a separate application.  Not all majors/departments offer the internship option.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the Spring term (Jan-April).

Housing:  You are guaranteed housing when classes are in session.  Arcadia and IFSA-Butler budget program fees based on the expectation that you will be offered a place in one of the university residence halls, which are a mixture of on and off-campus accommodation.  All university accommodation is single-occupancy and self-catered, so you buy or make your own meals.  Students share fully equipped kitchens.  Most halls have washbasins in study-bedrooms, and students share bath and shower rooms.  All halls are co-ed.  All housing is served by public transportation, and the cost of commuting is your responsibility.  Students who enroll for courses at the Harrow Campus are required to live at the Harrow campus, which is a thirty-minute Tube ride from Central London.  If the university cannot offer you a place, you live in Arcadia or IFSA-Butler-operated housing in central London. 

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: late Sept. – June / Application Deadline: April 15th
• Spring Semester: January - April / Application Deadline: October 15th

Requirements:  3.0 GPA

Program Cost Includes:  Tuition, advising, predeparture planning handbook, travel arrangement assistance, staff abroad, guaranteed housing, orientation, student visit with a British family, medical insurance and assistance plan, monthly newsletters, excursions and special events, permanent academic records, Arcadia or Butler University transcript.  Catalogues and applications are available in ISAP’s Resource Room. For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad or  www.ifsa-butler.org.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  City University is located on the border of the financial district in the village of Islington.  Its convenient location, dedicated and skilled faculty and ample course offerings make it ideal for business students.  In addition to business, City University is also known for its Social Science and Economics departments.

In addition to the amenities on-campus, students can explore all that the surrounding area has to offer.  Islington is a residential area of London with an eclectic array of things to do.  Shop the markets; grab a bite to eat in one of the area’s ethnic restaurants; or see a show at one of Islington’s fringe theatres, comedy clubs, or live music venues. 

On-campus facilities include the University library, bookshops, and computing facilities conveniently situated throughout campus.  The computer labs are usually open 12 hours, with some open 24 hours.  Students have free e-mail and internet access.  As a student at City University, you will become a member of the Students’ Union.  The Union facilities include a shop, bar, dance floor and entertainment area.  The Union is the centre of the campus social life and home to the Student Advice Centre. You’ll have the opportunity to join oneof the University’s many sports clubs or societies.  For fitness-minded students, the Saddler's Sports Centre has an aerobics studio, weight room, sports halls among other facilities. 

The Courses/Program:  As part of the academic program, students take four classes per semester, and may cross disciplines. City University has a wide variety of courses to choose from, but, as noted above, it is particularly well known for its business and social science-related departments.  Registration will be finalized during orientation week.  Students have a department-specific Faculty Officer to assist with concerns or questions related to their academic program and courses. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (late Sept. to June) or for the spring term (Jan-April).

Housing: Arcadia and IFSA-Butler students live in City University halls of residence within walking distance of the university or in Arcadia or IFSA-Butler-operated housing in central London.  Students living in Arcadia or IFSA-Butler-operated housing are billed for the difference in the cost.  The cost of any commuting is your responsibility.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: late Sept. – May / Application Deadline: April 15th
• Spring Semester: January - June / Application Deadline: October 15th

Requirements:  3.0 GPA

Program Cost Includes: Tuition, advising, predeparture planning, handbook, travel arrangement assistance, staff abroad, guaranteed housing, orientation, student visit with a British family, medical insurance and assistance plan, monthly newsletters, excursions and special events, permanent academic records, Arcadia or Butler University transcript. For more information: www.arcadia.edu/cea or www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues and applications are available in ISAP’s Resource Room.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  Founded in 1250, Oxford is one of the oldest most prestigious universities in the world.  It is also a place for very hard-working and independent students.  Translation?  If you are passionate about your studies and crave an intellectual challenge in the disciplines offered in this Oxford program, St. Peter’s College could be the ideal place for you.  St. Peter's College is one of the younger colleges of Oxford University.  It is heir to allthe traditions of Oxford but boasts its own modern, friendly and accessible style. It is situated in the heart of the city, close to all libraries, museums, laboratories and lecture rooms. 

St. Peter's is noted for the strength of its sport, drama, art and music programs. Most sports, from rowing to table football, are represented. The College Drama Society organizes productions every term and welcomes new actors, playwrights and stage-hands. The Music Society performs concerts regularly and there is a popular arts week each year. The mixed chapel choir is made up of choral scholars and volunteers. It is trained and conducted by an organ scholar. In addition to singing at the college, the chapel choir tours regularly throughout Europe.

One of the many advantages of studying at Oxford is the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a large international University whilst living in a small college or community. You will attend weekly meetings (“tutorials”) at your college.  Your college will also provide you with accommodation and meals at reasonable prices.  In addition, your college will provide entertainment, sports, access to music and drama facilities as well as other events.

The Courses /Program:  The academic program in arts and social science is based on Oxford tutorials. A tutorial is a meeting between one or two students and a tutor.  The purpose of the tutorial is to review an essay that has been assigned to the student(s).  The tutor leads a discussion about the essay topic to provide new insights.  At the conclusion of the tutorial, the tutor assigns the student(s) a new topic and may offer recommended reading.  Tutorials typically meet weekly or biweekly and for one hour.  They are individually arranged, taking into account the subject to be studied and the tutor's area of expertise.  

St. Peter's College offers courses in a very wide range of subjects, including sciences, arts (with the exception of Classics) and others including Archaeology and Anthropology, Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Spanish and Theology. The college is particularly strong in 'joint schools' where two subjects are combined, such as Economics and Management, Modern History and Modern Languages; Modern History and Economics, English and Modern Languages; English and Modern History; Philosophy and Theology; Mathematics and Philosophy; Mathematics and Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics.

Please note that St. Peter's does not admit students to study Computer Science on its own; Engineering and its joint schools; European and Middle Eastern Languages; Experimental Psychology; Human Sciences; Metallurgy and Science of Materials; Oriental Studies; Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology.

Housing:  The college occupies a compact site in the centre of the city, close to most University facilities and to both bus and train stations. There are bookshops, cafes, theatres and cinemas nearby. Students are housed in a variety of buildings, ranging from traditional rooms on the main college site to purpose-built residences a few minutes' walk away. All rooms are singles; the newer ones have en-suite facilities and all have Ethernet points. Meals are provided in the dining hall at a low cost.

Duration/Deadlines:
Academic Year:  October – June / Application Deadline: October 15th.  Program is competitive and there are 4-5 spots for Fordham students.  A copy of your St. Peter’s application must be provided to ISAP before the Thanksgiving week at the latest.

Requirements: 3.5 GPA

Program Cost Includes:  Tuition and housing. For more information:  http://www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/colleges. Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms.  Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  Blackfriars Hall is a small, permanent, private Hall of the Oxford University run by the English Dominican Friars. It currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Theology and Philosophy.  Visiting students from overseas can study Theology, Philosophy, Classics, History and English Literature. The Blackfriars Studium is a study centre for Catholic Theology; with particular focus on the Thomistic tradition.  The Studium provides ordination courses for clerical students in philosophy, theology and pastoral practice and sabbatical courses for lay people and the religious.

Hall and Studium share premises in the Dominican Priory, including a library of some 35,000 books largely devoted to philosophy and theology, though other areas of study are also represented. Hall and Studium draw on a specialized teaching staff.   Most tutors and students are Catholic. 

Founded in 1250, Oxford University is one of the oldest most prestigious universities in the world. It is a place for very hard-working and independent students.  Translation? If you are passionate about your studies and crave an intellectual challenge in the disciplines offered in this Oxford program, Blackfriars Hall may be a great match for you. 

The Courses /Program:  The academic program in arts and social science is based on Oxford tutorials. A tutorial is a meeting between one or two students and a tutor.  The purpose of the tutorial is to review an essay that has been assigned to the student(s).  The tutor leads a discussion about the essay topic to provide new insights.  At the conclusion of the tutorial, the tutor assigns the student(s) a new topic and may offer recommended reading.  Tutorials typically meet weekly or biweekly and for one hour.  They are individually arranged, taking into account the subject to be studied and the tutor's area of expertise.  

The Hall currently receives one-year visiting students from five American universities or colleges (Fordham, Providence College,Iona, Scranton and U.S.F.) who undertake accredited studies in Theology, Philosophy, English Literature and British History. Students have access to the Bodleian library and Theology Faculty library and may attend university lectures as well as those laid on at Blackfriars.  Teaching is done primarily through weekly tutorials, usually on a one-to-one basis, where the student discusses a prepared essay with the tutor. Visiting students receive either two tutorials a week or one tutorial and one class. No class is larger than 10 students. There is a Program Director who oversees the accommodation and welfare of Visiting Students.

Housing:  Students are housed in a variety of buildings, ranging from traditional rooms on the main college site to purpose-built residences a few minutes' walk away. All rooms are singles; the newer ones have en-suite facilities and all have Ethernet points. Meals are provided in the dining hall at a low cost.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year:  October – June / Application Deadline: October 15th

Requirements:
• 3.5 GPA

Program Cost Includes:  tuition and housing. For more information:  http://www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/colleges. Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.

Is this Program Right for You?  The University of York was founded in 1963 with 200 students. Since then, it has expanded to 10,000 students and has over 30 academic departments and research centres.  From its inception, the University has concentrated on strong viable departments and teaching and research of the highest quality. The quality of York's teaching has received many accolades.

The University has a collegiate system in which most staff and all students are members of colleges. All first year undergraduates and all overseas students are guaranteed accommodation in either one of the eight colleges or in University residences within walking distance of the colleges. Most departments are located in specific colleges.

The main campus at Heslington is a 200-acre landscaped park, well-known for its lake and wildfowl. Here the colleges and academic buildings are on a level site within walking distance of each other. The self-contained campus is a beautifully landscaped 200-acre park complete with a lake. You'll live on campus in one of the seven colleges that act as their own communities. Each college schedules a variety of social activities through which you will can meet fellow York students. Most colleges also have libraries, television lounges and common rooms. The student union at York sponsors a number of clubs and societies and programs activities such as concerts and films.  The on-campus sports center accommodates most indoor sports and there is also a 400-meter track and forty acres of playing fields for outdoor sports.  Proximity to the historic city of York makes the University a popular choice and provides a pleasant working and residential environment.

The Courses/Program:  While at York you will enroll in one or two departments. The social sciences are particularly strong at York.  Consider enrolling in the archeology, psychology and social work departments. The English, history, and music departments are also well respected, as is the computer science department.  To facilitate integration and good academic achievement, visiting students are assigned a supervisor who helps them track their academic progress and personal welfare.  As in most other UK universities, independence and willingness to experience a different academic life and culture are a must.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The academic calendar in the UK is different. Since their fall semester is considerably shorter than ours, Fordham students are welcome to apply only for the Full Academic Year (3 terms; late Sept. to June) or for the spring terms (2 terms; Jan-June).

Housing:  Arcadia and IFSA-Butler students are guaranteed housing in the colleges or in university housing close to the campus.  Kitchen facilities are available, so students can cook for themselves or eat in the college cafeterias and snack bars.  No meal plans are available.  Other amenities include libraries, television lounges, common rooms, and laundries.  If you are housed offcampus, the cost of any commuting is your responsibility.

Duration/Deadlines:
• Academic Year: late September to June: April 15th
• Spring Semester: January – June / Application Deadline: October 1st.

Requirements:  3.0 GPA

Program Cost Includes:  Tuition, advising, predeparture planning handbook, travel arrangement assistance, staff abroad, guaranteed housing, orientation, student visit with a British family, medical insurance and assistance plan, monthly newsletters, midsemester social weekend in London, permanent academic records, and Butler University transcript.  For more information: www.arcadia.edu/abroad or www.ifsa-butler.org. Catalogues and applications are available in ISAP’s Resource Room. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only.  It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.