Students usually depart for England during the first week of January. The average of all four grades determines your final grade. The seminar will vary with the individual advisor, but typically it will include British culture, history, sociology, art, religion, literature, theatre , etc. Students may request transcripts from Oxford Brookes University to be placed in their student files. Courses taken at OBU can count towards degree requirements and students work closely with their advisors to select courses appropriate to their degree program.
Students are responsible for their own travel to and from Boston.
Students are encouraged to purchase BritRail or Eurail passes before leaving the USA if such travel is planned. There will also be numerous opportunities to travel as a group during the term. Breakfast and evening meals are provided. A UMF advisor accompanies the group and serves as the resident director and advisor. A student must be at least a Sophomore with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5.