The following is general information for applicants and others interested in attending the Oxford Policy Program: Britain, the European Union and the Challenge of Globalization.

Dates of Attendance
July 24 - August 5, 2011

College address:
Mansfield College
Oxford
OX1 3TFCollege number is 0 1865 270999 (to dial from the USA the number is 011 44 1865 270999)

Course Credit
Students successfully completing the 2 weeks and assigned work will earn 3 credit hours. Students not currently enrolled in a Masters of Arts Program with the George Mason University School of Public Policy should assure themselves through their department director, academic advisor, or other appropriate source at their home university/school that they will receive appropriate credit for the course. Graduate credit is issued by George Mason University. Non GMU participants will receive graduate credit as extended studies / school.

Extended Studies Students
Students not currently enrolled at George Mason University will be enrolled as a GMU Extended Studies student in order to receive credit for the course. NonGMU students need to fill out both an extended studies form and domicile form.

Deposit
There is no deposit required with the application. Upon acceptance into the program, students will pay a non-refundable $1,000.00 deposit. The deposit can be made either by personal check, credit card, or money order to the GMU Cash Office or via the banner system. Personal checks and money orders should be made payable to George Mason University. If a credit card is preferred, the credit card authorization form is available on-line. Failure to remit the deposit to the GMU Cash Office by the due date will be cause to drop the applicant from the program!

Payment of Balance
The final program fee will be set by June 1st based on the exchange rate (the program fee is currently set at 1.75 dollars to the pound). Payment may be made by any of the methods specified above. Unless extended on an individual basis, failure to remit the balance by the due date will be cause to drop the student from the program! Board and lodging arrangements for the group must be guaranteed; we regret that there can be no refund of any kind after .

Airfare
Participants are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements to and from Oxford. To reach Oxford from either Heathrow or Gatwick airports, express bus service is available at the Ground Transportation facilities at each airport. Transport by train is also available from Paddington Station. Under normal conditions, the bus or train ride is about 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Orientation
Participants are required to attend a pre-departure orientation program at the School of Public Policy in Arlington, Virginia. (Out-of-area applicants will be given orientation materials separately).

Passport
A valid passport is required for travel to the UK. Applicants who do not have a valid passport are strongly urged to apply for one as soon as possible. Information on applying for a passport can be obtained from the Department of State Passport Agency at (202) 647-0518 or from the web site http://travel.state.gov. Passport applications can be downloaded from that web site or obtained from your local post office. You may also obtain and submit Passport applications at the Merrifield, Virginia--U.S. Regional Post Office on Rte. 29, between Prosperity Avenue and Gallows Road. For more information on passport services available at this site, call (703) 698-6300. Applicants are required to provide the passport number and expiration to the Oxford International Commerce and Policy Program office. This information must be on file for all students participating in the program. As a precaution, participants should provide someone close to them in the U.S. with a photocopy of the inside page of the passport in case it is lost or stolen while overseas. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they have a valid passport.

Visas
U.S. citizens are not required to have a visa for travel to the UK. Non-U.S. citizens may be required to obtain a visa for travel to the UK. Please check with the British authorities for additional information. They can be reached at the British Embassy at (202) 588-6500 or the British Passport/Consular office at (202) 588-7800 [http://uk-us-trade.org/bis/dipoff/dipoffem.htm]. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they have a visa, if required! Note: A tourist/visitor visa is sufficient (a student visa is not required).

Insurance
From past experience, we strongly recommend that participants take out insurance to cover themselves against cancellation of their travel plans, and also against personal accident and medical expenses, and against damage to or loss of personal property. Mansfield College will not be held liable for any losses of personal belongings that may occur in the accommodation. It is advised that insurance to cover this kind of risk should be purchased in advance.

Contact:
Michal McElwain Malur
Phone: 703 993 1577
Fax: 703-993-8215
mmcelwai@gmu.edu

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