Education Abroad
Oxford College encourages enrolled undergraduate students to participate in Education Abroad programs offered through Emory College’s Education Abroad Office. Students must be in good academic and conduct standing to participate in any education abroad program.
There are two types of programs available through this office: summer study abroad and semester study abroad.
In addition to any summer or semester study abroad, both fall and spring start students must complete at least three regular semesters (fall and spring semesters only—summer study in Atlanta does not count towards this requirement) at Oxford College.
Summer Study Abroad
Students must consult with and receive approval from the Oxford College Advising Support Center before applying to participate. Students must have and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA (although some programs may require higher GPA) and be in good academic standing. Courses taken through summer study abroad programs can count towards Oxford academic credits as well as the general education program. Both first- and second-year students are eligible to apply for these programs if they meet program specific eligibility criteria. Final grades are determined after travel concludes and coursework is graded.
Student responsibilities (illustrative not exhaustive): students must satisfy all eligibility requirements. Students should meet with the Advising Support Center for consultation and approval. Students must also follow all procedures and meet all deadlines required by Emory College’s Study Abroad Office.
Semester Study Abroad
Students must consult with and receive approval from the Oxford College Advising Support Center. The earliest semester that a student (at either Oxford College or Emory’s Atlanta campus) can study abroad is the fourth regular semester; for most students, this means spring of the sophomore year. Students must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, be in good academic standing, and complete all Oxford specific General Education Program requirements (tagged courses) at the end of the regular semester preceding the planned semester abroad. Students studying abroad apply academic credit from semester abroad programs to count towards the total academic credit hours required for their Oxford degree, as well as general education program requirements. Since many programs do not end within Oxford’s spring academic calendar, all spring study abroad students will apply to graduate during summer semester following the semester abroad.
Student responsibilities (illustrative not exhaustive): satisfy all eligibility requirements. Meet with the Advising Support Center for consultation and approval. Follow all procedures and meet all deadlines required by Emory College’s Study Abroad Office.
Typically involved parties: ASC, Emory College Study Abroad Office
Possible outcomes (illustrative not exhaustive): acceptance for a study abroad program, or denial. Additional costs, paperwork, and tasks. Deferred graduation date.
Global Learning Courses
Oxford College offers Global Learning programs as part of our Experiential Learning Program. This type of course features a short-term, faculty-led travel component embedded into a regular on-campus course during spring or fall semesters. All students in the course participate in the travel component, and the travel component is a significant portion of the course grade.
Global Learning courses can satisfy the Experience and Application requirement of the General Education Program. Prerequisites (if any), and the course’s ability to fulfill any other requirements for the General Education Program or majors and minors, are determined by the faculty and department(s) in which the course is offered. Global Learning courses include coursework that takes place during the regular semester (fall and spring semesters only). For the travel component, students will depart with faculty either during a designated break (for example, Spring Break) or after regular courses conclude at the end of the semester. The travel site(s) may be domestic or international.
Students must remain in good academic and conduct standing to participate in any Global Learning course. Enrollment in Global Learning courses requires approval, based on student application for the experience. Course leaders set criteria for students’ enrollment that reflect the background needed to benefit from the travel experience and any relevant safety considerations.
Students pay an additional fee to cover the expenses of travel. Students also purchase their own tickets for flights within parameters set by the program. Students who qualify for financial aid for the semester tuition may apply for additional aid to assist with the Global Learning fee, and scholarships are available to assist with the cost of airfare.
The Global Learning course must fit in a student’s schedule and allowed credit hours at the time of pre-registration. Spring Global Learning courses often feature travel in early May or June, especially for international destinations. Since the travel component is a graded part of the course, Global Learning courses are not officially complete until AFTER the travel has concluded. Sophomore students participating in spring Global Learning courses will wait to apply to graduate from Oxford College in the summer. Final grades are determined after travel concludes and travel related projects are graded. Typically, students who will be graduating in summer solely because of their global learning course may participate in spring commencement activities if they are otherwise eligible to do so.
Student responsibilities (illustrative not exhaustive): satisfy all eligibility and application requirements, remain in good standing, and maintain a passing grade in the Global Learning course. Follow all procedures and meet all deadlines set by the Global Learning program and course faculty before, during, and after travel.
Possible outcomes (illustrative not exhaustive): acceptance, waitlist, or denial for a Global Learning course. Additional costs, paperwork, and tasks, including assignments due in summer. Deferred graduation date. Travel components may be canceled, or itineraries changed, due to factors outside of our control.
Typically involved parties: Office of Academic Affairs, Oxford College faculty, Oxford College staff