This Application is for:

Oxford Colleges Visiting Student Program
Oxford Colleges Associate Member Program

Academic Year (Sept - July) * 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fall Term (Sept - Dec) * 2009 2010 2011

Winter Term (Jan - April) * 2009 2010 2011

Spring Term (April - July) * 2009 2010 2011

Special September Term * 2009 2010 2011

Summer Term (please include summer term dates)

I wish to study at the graduate level

Personal Information

First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
E-mail address:
Age: Sex:

Current Address

Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:

Name of Parent or Guardian:
Permanent Street Address:
Permanent City:
Permanent State:     Permanent Zip:
Current Telephone: Permanent Telephone:
Social Security Number Birthdate:

Educational Information

Current Institution:

Address:

Major: Minor: Class:

Academic Average: (A Equals): Average in Major:

Verbal SAT Score:

Previous high schools or colleges attended:

Please list any honors or awards:

Please list the two tutorial courses you wish to take. Provide a second choice for each course. Don't forget that survey courses (Freshmen and Sophmore leve) are not possible.

Other Information Requested

1. Please ask a faculty member to write a letter of recommendation particularly evaluating your ability to benefit from your chosen program.
2. Please include a sample of your written work and a second letter of recommendation if you wish to apply as a visiting student
3. Please ask your registrar to mail your current transcript.
4. Please tell us in about 150 words what your goals are and why you wish to enroll in your chosen program.
5. Please return this application to WISC, 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 503A, Arlington VA 22202
6. Please tell us how you first heard about WISC:
7. Please let us know the name of the person who told you about WISC, if appropriate:

The Council reserves the right to make any needed alterations to its courses, fees or other aspects of its programs at any time. The Council has no academic connection with any other institution.

Regulations and Waiver

If I am accepted as a student in one of the programs conducted by the Washington International Studies Council, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Council, and of any other institutions working with the programs (New College, the University of Oxford, etc.). I understand that these rules are minimal and are primarily concerned with making sure that no one endangers himself or herself or interferes with the work of anyone else. I understand that if a student persistently violates rules, he or she may be fined or (after a fair hearing) returned to his or her home at his or her own expense by the Council. I also understand that I am responsible for any damage caused by myself to housing or other property; in the event that any damage cannot be assigned to any individual, the cost will be paid on a pro-rata basis by the residents of that house. Since almost all Council students have their own health insurance, I understand it is my responsibility to carry the proper insurance identification with me. I give the Council full authority to take whatever actions seem to be necessary in the event of my illness and I agree to reimburse the Council for any expenses incurred in an emergency. (The Council, for its part, will naturally do everything possible to assist a student in the event of an emergency or need.)

I further understand that because of the need to pay expenses in advance, refunds can be granted only to those students whose written notices of withdrawal are received by the Council before September 1, 2007 for the Oxford Michaelmas (Fall) 2007 Term (including the September program) or for the 2007-2008 academic year; before December 1, 2007 for the Oxford Hilary (Winter) 2008 Term or for the joint Winter-Spring 2008 terms; before March 15, 2008 for the Oxford Trinity (Spring) 2008 Term; or before May 10, 2008 for the Summer Session. After these dates no refunds are possible. In future years the same refund deadlines will apply. Please see the WISC student handbook for a full explanation.

I understand that WISC shares some facilities with the Oxford Study Abroad Program (which has lower costs due to less expensive housing) and with some other US college programs in order to lower costs for all students. I understand that some students may receive financial aid from WISC, from their US college or from other sources. I understand I might have applied to other overseas programs, some of which might be less expensive than WISC but I have chosen to apply to WISC. I understand that if I wish the unique WISC money-back guarantee I must ask for it before arrival since each guarantee is tailor-made to each student. (I might choose less expensive housing or I might choose to be taught by a tutor from another University in order to study a certain subject, etc.).

I understand that the Council reserves the right to make alterations in any aspects of its programs (courses, fees, etc.) at any time as stated in the prospectus. I have read and understand all the provisions of the WISC website. I am also aware that in any program involving travel, certain risks may be incurred. In consideration of the right to participate in a Council program, I, my heirs and assigns do hereby assume all risks involved and agree to hold the Washington International Studies Council, its directors and employees and everyone else associated with them in any way (such as New College, etc.) without responsibility for damages or other liability arising out of or in connection in any way with my participation in any activities arranged by the Council or its associates, including any activities of my own while I am acting on my own and not as a participant in a Council activity. I understand that the Council's materials may include statements by me or my photograph; I grant permission for such use. I also understand that I am responsible for all debts that might be incurred while I am a student (including debt to an Oxford College or library). In the unlikely event that some form of legal action is required to collect a debt, I will be responsible for all necessary costs including legal and collection agency fees, staff time, interest at 2% per month compounded and other expenses. I understand my transcripts wil be held until all debts are paid. I understand this agreement will go into effect if and when I am accepted as a student by the Council and that it will be construed according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (where WISC is chartered).

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By submitting this form, I am submitting an application to WISC and I agree to the Regulations and Waiver as detailed above. I understand that I will be required to sign a copy of the regulations and waiver before I am admitted to any program.

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