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University of St Andrews, Scotland (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: St. Andrews, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Academic Year
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HC applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Suggested GPA: 3.2
Maximum Capacity: 10 (academic year only) ICIP Required: Yes
Housing Options: Residence Hall Community Based Learning: No
Ability to work abroad: Yes Board: Partial Board
Program Exception Flag: None Program Sponsorship: Holy Cross Office of Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Visa required for U.S. passport holders: Yes Earned Academic Credit: Yes
Program Description:

Univ. of St AndrewsUniversity of St Andrews
 

Scottish Highlands

"On the road to Hogwarts" Scottish Highlands (Photo courtesy of Zhenxi Qi '17)

Name: University of St Andrews
Location: St Andrews, Scotland
University size: 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students
University founded: 1413

For a comprehensive guide to this program, visit St Andrews COMPASS created by the HC Office of Study Abroad

Terms available: Academic year, only
Dates: mid-September to the end of May.
Start and end dates noted are tentative and subject to change.

Program cap: 10 students/yr 
This is a competitive program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 is required. In the event that we receive more applications than available openings, we will select participants based on a combination of their personal statements and GPAs in their major(s). Students interested in St Andrews should arrange to meet with Assistant Director Sue McCrory (contact info below) to discuss alternative locations in the event that student interest exceeds capacity.
 
University website: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
Study Abroad-specific website: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/at-st-andrews/
Student life/campus activities:  https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/why/life/
Calendar:  https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/semester-dates/
 
Visa fees:  Approx. $1,000 (the actual number will depend on current exchange rates)
Housing deposit: n/a
 
Course Registration info: 120 credits per year (60 per term) are a full course load.
Catalog*: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/at-st-andrews/studies/
Courses previously taken by HC students: sa.holycross.edu On left-side menu, under "Academic Resources" click "Courses Taken Abroad for Holy Cross Credit" 
Grade equivalency sheet: Available on the Holy Cross Registrar’s website: http://www.holycross.edu/support-and-resources/office-registrar/study-abroad-equivalencies

*Note: In the UK, classes are called “modules” and majors are called “courses.”

ALL Holy Cross students MUST abide by their host institution's published exam schedule. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO REQUESTS for EARLIER EXAMS. 

All information listed above is subject to change.

For more information, please contact:
Sue McCrory, Assistant Director
Email: smccrory@holycross.edu
Phone: 508-793-2755
Office: Smith 217



Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.