Reed College
Reed College

International Programs Office

Sarah Lawrence in Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom

Thanks to partnerships with Sarah Lawrence and Wadham College, Reed can provide its students the opportunity to spend year at Oxford University studying under leading academics through its renowned tutorial system. This unique pedagogical approach allows students to pursue personal academic interests, working one-on-one with expert professors. The Sarah Lawrence program is limited to 30 students annually, and grants its accepted applicants direct matriculation into Oxford as registered visiting students. Students will take two tutorial courses in addition to Sarah Lawrence's Core Programme, which connects visiting students with lectures, cultural events, and field trips around England.

Upon arrival, students will undergo a 10-day orientation welcome-period, allowing time to settle in, and opportunities to learn about the numerous clubs and social groups that the Oxford social scene has to offer. This program is highly valuable in its flexibility and its specificity. It is a great way for students to spend a year developing an academic specialty in one of the most widely renowned universities in the world.

Program Information

Terms Available: year

Type of Program: Exchange

Languages of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisite: N/A

  • Credit Transfer System
    • Typical course load: 30 semester credits, 10 each trimester
    • Units recorded in: semester credits
    • Conversion to Reed units: 4 credits = 1 Reed unit, 30 credits = 7.5 Reed units/year
    • Grading system: A-D, failed courses not transcripted
  • GPA Requirement: 3.7
  • Credits: Most courses = 4.5 credits/1.13 Reed units
  • Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: March 1| Spring: October 1
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Shared Apartment
All students will live in flats through Wadham housing, and will have private rooms with communal common areas. One meal per week is included in the program fees, so students should expect to cook or find their own meals.

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.

Visa Deadlines and Requirements:

The UK's Immigration Advice Service can help students figure out how to obtain the student visa that is appropriate for them.

New Immigration Requirements for the UK:

By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa, except British and Irish citizens, will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – a digital permission to travel to the UK. Students can apply for an ETA from later this year through a quick and simple process using the UK ETA app. An ETA costs £10 and permits multiple journeys to the UK of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner. ETA applies to: visits of up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study transiting through the UK – including if you’re not going through UK border control, as well as other times. For more information visit the UK government website’s section on ETA.