Oxford, England
Location and Facilities: 
Oxford University
St Edmund Hall
Oxford, OX1 4AR
UK
St Edmund Hall is one of some 40 colleges which together constitute Oxford University, and is the sole survivor of the original medieval halls with the first quadrangle built in the late 12th century. The city of Oxford, located in the center of England, is 80 miles north of London. Holy Cross students enroll as Associate Students at St Edmund Hall (known as "Teddy Hall" within the Oxford community), and play a full part in the academic and social life of the institution.
Academic Program:
At Oxford, the essential instrument of teaching is the tutorial system rather than lectures, classroom discussions, or seminars. The tutorial requires a great deal of self motivation on the part of the student as well as considerable independent organization and basic research skills. At the tutorial, the student reads a prepared paper on a topic assigned by the tutor; the student's paper, attendant readings, and research are the basis of a further discussion of the area under study. Students also attend University lectures at the recommendation of the tutor and have access to lectures found in the Lecture Lists. Certain classes and seminars may also be available by special permission and arrangement. Visiting students are eligible to participate in the many extracurricular and athletic programs offered by the University.
Important regarding application requirements:
As with all Holy Cross Study Abroad programs, admission to Oxford (Mansfield College or St Edmund Hall) is a two-step process. Students first apply to Holy Cross Study Abroad for permission to apply to Oxford. The minimum requirements for step one (applying to Holy Cross for permission to apply to Oxford) are, at the time of your application, a cumulative GPA of 3.7 overall and a minimum 3.7 in your major(s). All students who wish to study abroad at Oxford and who meet these minimum requirements are encouraged to apply, but it should be noted that admission to Oxford is highly competitive. Other factors beyond the GPA minumums at the time of application are, however, taken into consideration. Applicants are expected to achieve a 3.7 overall in their third semester as well. Additionally, grades below a 3.7 ("B+" or "B" for example) in the third semester may have a negative impact on your application for permission to apply to Oxford. Students whose third-semester performance at Holy Cross takes them out of the running for Oxford will be given the opportunity to apply to their second choice. The decision of the Office of Study Abroad on whether to permit a student to apply to Oxford or not is final.
Course Load: 
Each term a student will normally take one primary tutorial (eight meetings) and one secondary tutorial (four meetings). The three primary tutorials and three secondary tutorials are equal to a full load at Holy Cross.
Courses taken at St Edmund Hall for Holy Cross credit (PDF)
Current Course Catalog for Oxford
Visiting Student Course Offerings
Independent Cultural Immersion Project (ICIP):
Successful completion of the ICIP, in addition to the required course load, is necessary.
Living Arrangements:
Accommodations are provided by the College, in houses or apartments (flats) in the city of Oxford within reasonable reach of the center of the University. Each student has his/her own study/bedroom; other facilities (kitchen, etc.) are shared with five to six fellow students. Accommodation payment covers a pre-determined number of dinners in Wolfson Dining Hall per term, and breakfast and lunch may be purchased at a reasonable price.
Arrival Dates:
It is suggested that you plan to reach Oxford and take up residence in early October, giving yourself enough 'settling-in' time before the Orientation Programme.
Study Abroad Contact Person:
Professor Brittain Smith, Director
Email: bsmith@holycross.edu
Phone: 508-793-3057
Office: Smith 219