Summer Academy in Oxford - July 8-26, 2013

Summer Academy III, held July 8-26, 2013 is a new challenging academic camp experience for students entering 11th or 12th grade or 2013 HS graduates. This three-week experience in Oxford, England offers a new unique international experience. Students will take an Introduction to Art class with ACU Professor Jack Maxwell.

This once in a life-time experience will provide students with three hours worth of college credit (that will transfer to any university as Art 101 credit) and a chance to learn the basics of art, sculpture, painting and watercolor from artist Jack Maxwell. This course is designed to give students not only the experience of traveling abroad, but also give them a chance to experience some of the world's most important art at one of the many museums in London. Students and faculty will stay in the homes owned by ACU in Oxford.

The trip will include supervised excursions to Avebury, Salisbury, London, Wales and Tintern Abbey. The trip will be supervised by Dr. Kristina Davis, Director of Summer Academy.

Application Information and Printable Forms

Criteria for Acceptance:

Acceptance into the Summer Academy Study Abroad program is based on the following
criteria:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA at date of application through date of
    departure
  • Acceptable reference forms
  • Payment of Application Fee
  • Student is not currently on behavioral or academic probation
  • Student’s paperwork will be reviewed by a panel to evaluate behavior and fit
  • Complete all paperwork  

Application Process:  

  1. Complete all paperwork in application packet (forms also available below) and
    submit it with the $250 non-refundable application fee to the Summer Academy
    Office.
  2. Complete two reference forms, they should be completed by teachers,
    counselors or school administrators. Applications will begin being accepted on
    November 1, 2012.  We will be reviewing them on a rolling basis.  
  3. Attend necessary meetings including the orientation seminars prior to departure.

Study Abroad Programs requires certain forms to be completed before a student will be
considered for participation in an ACU study abroad program (all forms may be
downloaded here by clicking on the link below):

Study Abroad requires the following forms to be completed before a student is allowed
to participate in the program: (All forms may be downloaded here by clicking on the
link)

Important Notes:

  • You must turn in your $250 application fee for your application to be processed
  • If you have financial aid you need to get your paperwork in early to meet certain
    deadlines.
  • You must notify the Summer Academy office in writing if you withdraw from the
    program or from the school. See the withdrawal contract for guidelines on
    refunds.

Forms may be dropped off in the Summer Academy office:
in the Honors College, Zellner Building, office 114

Or mailed to the following address:
Abilene Christian University
Summer Academy
ACU Box 29142
Abilene, Texas 79699-9142

Or faxed to: 325-674-6581
Attention: Summer Academy

ACU Summer Academy
ACU Summer Academy
Challenge your creativity and earn college credit in this academic camp for high school students.