University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall Partnership

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Because of the individualized nature of the tutorial system, colleges at Oxford do not have an online course catalog. However, LMH has a website with a list of possible subjects.

Academic Year and Spring Students take one primary (major) and one secondary (minor) tutorial every term. Fall Students arrive early and take two primary (major) tutorials. Academic year students have the option to also arrive early and take two primary tutorials in the fall term. Butler University will award students 8 U.S. semester credit hours for each primary tutorial and 4 U.S. semester credit hours for each secondary tutorial. No credit will be awarded for additional work undertaken even if the Oxford College approves it.

Butler University will issue 16 U.S. semester credit hours for the Early Start fall term, 24 U.S. semester credit hours for the Hilary/Trinity (spring) two-term program and 36 U.S. semester credit hours for the academic year at Oxford, and 40 U.S. semester credit hours for the early start academic year

Science and math students may be required to attend University lectures or to take one or more short tutorials. Regardless of the number of tutorials or lectures required, science students will earn the same number of credits (12 U.S. semester credit hours per term) as other students.

EARLY START OPTION

Early Start Lady Margaret Hall offers fall students the chance to spend more time at Oxford and more deeply immerse themselves in the tutorial system. Academic Year students may also participate if they wish to earn additional credits. Rather than taking one primary (major) and one secondary (minor) tutorial during the fall term, Early Start students take two major tutorials and earn 16 U.S. semester credit hours instead of the traditional 12 U.S. semester credit hours. The first tutorial will begin in September, and will continue into Michaelmas term.

Applicants wishing to study courses in biology, economics, mathematics, and physics should include at least one option from another subject area on their list since these courses do not offer a September start date. However, these courses may be chosen for the regular Michaelmas term.

LMH provides a full induction schedule including an Introduction to Studying at Oxford seminar, an individual meeting with the director of visiting students, a library induction, and a welcome meeting. The college offer an exciting slate of social activities including visits to local places of historical importance such as Blenheim Palace and Oxford’s premier museum and gallery, the Ashmolean Museum, as well as a walking tour of Oxford, and a student buddy program to help students settle into college life.

Lab & Field Trip Fees

Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.