AN ACADEMIC GUIDE FOR THE ASSOCIATE Members

Further Contact with Oxford

It is possible that you may need a more detailed statement than the transcript can supply, in which case you should ask one or more of your tutors for a reference. They will be glad to provide this, but please bear in mind that it is only courteous to ask their permission in advance and that no tutor likes to be inundated with blanket requests. If you think it at all likely that you will need such a reference, ensure that you have the tutor's address before you leave Oxford.

If you should wish another official copy of your academic reports after you leave Oxford (perhaps for a graduate school application) you should first ask if your home college will forward an official copy from your home files.

As you will discover, Oxford tutors are sometimes a little slow in dealing with administrative matters. They must have a minimum notice of one month before the time the official copy must be sent to your graduate school, etc. That is, if you have a deadline of February 1, you would let your Academic Adviser know of your request no later than January1.

Finally, please bear in mind that we are here to help as much as possible during your stay in Oxford, however, we cannot anticipate every request. Usually most of your requests can be dealt with if we are informed of them in good time and if you keep in contact with us.

If you read this handbook carefully and refer to it often (as you would in your home college), your time in Oxford will be much easier and your academic experience much more fruitful.

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME OF YOU WILL HAVE RECEIVED THIS GUIDE AFTER SENDING IN YOUR ACADEMIC PROPOSALS. IF ANYTHING YOU HAVE READ HERE HAS CAUSED ANY CHANGE IN THESE PLANS PLEASE CONTACT THE OSAP OFFICE IMMEDIATELY WITH WRITTEN DETAILS OF YOUR NEW REQUESTS.