Oxford Study Abroad

Selection of students to participate in the Oxford Study Abroad Program (OSAP) will be made by the Honors Committee of the faculty following interviews of chosen applicants. Interviews will last about 10 minutes each and must be scheduled through the Honors Program office. The criteria used by the Honors Committee of the faculty in judging worthy candidates are as follows:    

•  Junior or senior in the Honors Program
•  Record of prior involvement in the Honors Program  
•  Quality and clarity of the written essay
•  Effective oral communication skills during the interview
•  Professional demeanor of the applicant
•  Demonstrated familiarity with the Oxford Study Abroad Program
•  Uniqueness of the tutorials to be undertaken; the experience at Oxford should be one that can not be found at UT
•  Perceived aptitude for intense tutorial learning
•  Perceived commitment to scholarly development
•  Cumulative GPA is not a deciding factor in the selection process as all applicants must have a 3.5 or higher

If you are selected by the Faculty Honors Committee to study at Oxford, Oxford will also require that you submit a paper that you have written for one of your classes. That paper should also be submitted as part of this application.

Deadlines: Applications for attending Oxford during the Spring Term are due no later than October 14 of the previous year.  Applications for attending Oxford during the Fall Term are due no later than the Friday before Spring Break of the Spring Term proceeding the Fall Term.  Applications are due at 5:00 pm.