It is possible that you may need a more detailed statement than the transcript can supply, in which case you should ask one or more of your tutors for a reference. They will be glad to provide this, but please bear in mind that it is only courteous to ask their permission in advance and that no tutor likes to be inundated with blanket requests. If you think it at all likely that you will need such a reference, ensure that you have the tutor's address before you leave Oxford. If you should wish another official copy of your academic reports after you leave Oxford (perhaps for a graduate school application) you should first ask if your home college will forward an official copy from your home files. As you will discover, Oxford tutors are sometimes a little slow in dealing with administrative matters. They must have a minimum notice of one month before the time the official copy must be sent to your graduate school, etc. That is, if you have a deadline of February 1, you would let your Academic Adviser know of your request no later than January 1. Finally, please bear in mind that we are here to help as much as possible during your stay in Oxford. However, we cannot anticipate every request. Usually most of your requests can be dealt with if we are informed of them in good time and if you keep in contact with us. If you read this handbook carefully and refer to it often (as you would in your home college), your time in Oxford will be much easier and your academic experience much more fruitful. It is possible that some of you will have received this guide after sending in your academic proposals. If anything you have read here has coused any change in these plans, please contact the Washington Office of WISC immediately with written details of your new requests. "My academic program was excellent. Much more work than expected. My law and ethics course was amazing - definitely worth the work... I wrote 13 essays! WISC administration very helpful overall. Bob Schuettinger is great! Program with the most weekend trips around England. Good orientation program." SA, Dartmouth College "Excellent academic program. A complete and enriching experience. All three tutors were both knowledgeable and flexible to my needs as a student and newcomer. New College was a great match for me (socially - academically) and the WISC office was nothing but helpful. I honestly believe that WISC is the only true option for studying at Oxford." DG, Cornell University "My tutors, Margaret Clerici and Ian Smith were fantastic. Not only did I learn a lot in my tutorials, but I also made two good friends. I know more about Jane Austen and Shakespeare than I thought possible! New College was great - I felt comfortable everywhere - dining hall, libraries, college bar, etc. The Bodleian was intimidating at first, but extremely useful. WISC eased us into the college very well. I had an awesome experience! I hope to be back for graduate school!" GW, University of California, Berkeley