Oxford, England
Truth with Style: Memory, Memoir, and Magic
Oxford, England
Summer 2026: July 3 - 31*
*subject to change
Program Description
Experience living in a medieval university town for a summer! Oxford University is the oldest university in the English speaking world, dating back to the 11th century. Oxford comprises more than 30 different colleges, self-governing units that each offer a full curriculum of programs for undergraduate study and serve as an academic community. The John Jay College program will take place at Trinity College at Oxford. Participants will have access to all facilities and spaces available on Oxford grounds: dorm rooms, library, dining hall, recreational spaces, gym, college bar, music rooms, study spaces, and gardens.
Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
Information Sessions
Information sessions will be held either in-person or via Zoom. Registration is hyperlinked below.
- Tuesday, December 9; community hour (1:40pm)
- Zoom; register here
- Thursday, February 26; community hour (1:40pm)
- Haaren Hall 410 (study abroad conference room)
Undergraduate Course
ENG 245: Creative Nonfiction (3 credits)
In this course, students will experiment with writing creative nonfiction. The class will produce a magazine from start to finish, including writing the articles and editing them for publication. Students will compose, revise and edit several pieces of nonfiction prose, both long and short, on topics of their choice. These may include observations of life in the city, an autobiographical sketch, or an interview/profile. Students will work on developing an authorial voice and on making their writing lively and concise. This course counts as an elective in the Writing Minor.
Prerequisites
- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- ENG 101, 201
Application
You can access and start your application here.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
Please note: An application fee of $50.00 is due at the time of application. It can be paid by debit or credit card. Money orders, personal checks and cash are also accepted. Applications will not be accepted if incomplete.
Program Cost
Estimated Program Fee: $4,700**
**Subject to change. Includes student dorm accommodations, most meals, international health insurance, excursions and transportation on-site associated with program. Does NOT include tuition, airfare, meals off-campus, personal trips and expenses, etc.
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Students should make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office, at their home College, to discuss the applicability of their financial aid to this program.
More information on scholarships and funding can be found on our Study Abroad Funding page.
JJC students can contact Michael Scaduto for more information regarding the JJSAS and general scholarship opportunities at 212-237-8872 or email at mscaduto@jjay.cuny.edu.
Program Notes
- Housing: Students will stay in student dorm accommodations in Oxford.
- Fluctuating exchange rates and other fees may lead to program cost changes.
- Program cost is based on a minimum number of participants for the program.
- Students should discuss applicability of financial aid with the Financial Aid office.
- All CUNY students must meet with their study abroad advisor to be sure the proper e-Permit registration process is followed.
- All non-CUNY students are encouraged to apply early, to be sure there is ample time to apply and register for classes at John Jay College. Please contact OISP for more information regarding the application process. Please note: Tuition rate per credit is different for non-CUNY students. More tuition information can be found here.
- Refund Policy: Payment of the program deposit indicates the student understands and agrees to the Office of International Studies & Program’s payment and refund policies. Students who withdraw from a John Jay College program after confirming participation, but before the program begins, will lose the non-refundable deposit and any unrecoverable costs: students will be refunded 50 percent of program fees 30 days prior to the program start date, and 25 percent of program fees 14 days prior to the program start date. After the start of the program, no refunds will be provided, and the student is responsible for all program fees. If the program fee is not paid in full, there will be a hold placed on her/his CUNYfirst account.
- For faculty-led programs, tuition refunds will be granted following the College’s policies. For more information, click here.
- College-based funders retain the right to recoup funds from the student account if the student does not follow rules of the CUNY Travel Waiver & Release Form, uses the funds for other purposes, or withdraws from the program. Students must understand that they are responsible for full payment of the amount owed to the department.
- The Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) has the right to modify or cancel the program, including changes to the program dates, costs, scheduled visits, program itinerary, etc., as dictated by economic and/or political situations, etc.
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare, and for their itinerary. Due to possible changes in program dates/itinerary information, students are not to purchase airfare until prompted by OISP.
- Students are encouraged to apply early, due to limited space.
- Information is tentative, and subject to change, **program cost(s), syllabi, *dates, etc.
For More Information
Academic Inquires:
Prof. Chernice M. Miller, Department of English
chmiller@jjay.cuny.edu
Study Abroad Inquiries:
Kenneth Yanes, Dep Director
212-484-1339, kyanes@jjay.cuny.edu
Daniel Braslavsky, Study Abroad Coordinator
212-887-6105, dbraslavsky@jjay.cuny.edu
studyabroad@jjay.cuny.edu
212-484-1390
Office Location & Mailing Address:
Office of International Studies & Programs
John Jay College, CUNY
524 West 59th Street
Haaren Hall, Suite 410
New York, NY 10019 USA