Application - General Instructions

Please read carefully the following General Instructions, including Terms and Conditions. They describe the procedure for applying to the St Hugh’s College Summer School and conditions of acceptance. Questions should be addressed to: extramural@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk. [Note to teachers and other adults: Please complete the Application and Agreement forms as applicable.]

1. To be a successful candidate for admission into the St Hugh’s College Summer School, you must be a mature and self-motivated student with strong academic interests and an above-average GPA, preferably in college prep high school courses.

2. St Hugh’s College expects that all participants in the Summer School will exemplify high standards of conduct, individual responsibility and faith in the worth and dignity of the individual. (Please read carefully the Agreement.)

3. To have your application considered for acceptance into the St Hugh’s College Summer School, please complete the Application form online and then print it together with the Agreement form. Both forms must be signed and dated. If you are under 18 years of age, one of your parents or a legal guardian must also sign both the Application and the Agreement forms. The completed forms should then be mailed to:

4. Your completed and signed application cannot be considered for acceptance into the Summer School until the Admissions Committee have received a Letter of Recommendation from one of your high school teachers who knows you well. This letter should be sent to the above address or emailed to extramural@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk.

5. Applicants will be notified of the Admission Committee’s decision within two weeks following receipt of completed and signed Application and Agreement forms, and Letter of Recommendation.

6. Applicants accepted into the St Hugh’s College Summer School should respond in writing within two weeks. To reserve a place in the Summer School, the applicant must send a cheque in the amount of $300.00, made payable to St Hugh’s College to the above address. The deposit of $300.00 will be applied toward the Programme Fee of $4,995.00. Failure to respond within two weeks may result in the loss of a place in the Summer School.

7. After 15 May 2010, a $300.00 deposit must accompany all applications. The $300.00 deposit will be refunded to late applicants who are not accepted into the programme. For those who are offered a place, the $300.00 deposit is non-refundable and will be applied toward the Programme Fee of $4,995.00.

8. The balance of $4,695.00 is payable in installments by 15 May 2010.

Terms and Conditions

The following Terms and Conditions constitute a part of the Agreement between the St Hugh’s College Summer School and all participants.

1. The Programme Fee of $4,995 includes:

• Single room with en suite facilities (shower/toilet/washbasin) and telephone in St Hugh’s College
• All meals in St Hugh’s College and on programme-related excursions
• Academically-related full-day and half-day excursions, including entrance fees
• Academically-related theatre and concert performances, including entrance fees
• All administrative fees and academic instruction

Note: Accommodations are college-style rooms occupied by students of St Hugh’s College during the academic year. Each participant will have a private en suite room (shower/toilet/washbasin) with single bed, desk, chair, wardrobe/closet and telephone. A limited number of “suites” are available for double occupancy.

2. Not included in the Programme Fee are: passport pictures and fees; medical insurance; transportation to and from St Hugh's College (see number 3 below); individual travel and optional excursions; personal items such as laundry; special certificates (see numbers 4-5 below); and any items not specifically mentioned as included. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant.

3. Transportation to and from St Hugh's College is additional. Group airfare is available from selected US gateways. Transfers between London airports and St Hugh's College can be arranged through St Hugh's College at additional cost. (See Application for Admission.) Participants are expected to arrive in College by 12:00 noon on Saturday 17 July. The College cannot provide accommodation before or following the conclusion of each session.

4. Cost to students of a recommendation for three semester hours of college credit is $400.00.

5. Cost to teachers participating in the Master Class or one of the special seminars is $300.00 per Master Class or seminar.

6. Any refund is limited to recoverable cost.

7. St Hugh’s College reserves the right to alter the programme itinerary if unforeseen circumstances make changes necessary.

Online Application Form