COVID-19 Updates

FDU takes the health and well-being of our students very seriously. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have modified or added new policies to study abroad programs. Policies will be specific to each program and routinely updated with respect to changing state and federal guidelines. All updated policies regarding Wroxton College will be displayed here as well as communicated directly to applicants via email as changes arise.

TRAVEL

As of September 9, 2021, the US State Department classifies the United Kingdom as a Level 4 Travel Advisory. Concerning COVID-19: “United Kingdom transportation options are still limited but continuing to operate. Business operations continue to increase as local lockdown restrictions are adjusted. Conditions continue to improve in the United Kingdom. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in the United Kingdom.”

ENTERING THE UK

The UK government requires a negative PCR test result within 3 days of arrival to enter. For details, please visit, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england.

The UK Government is also requiring additional testing to be completed on day 2 post arrival. Wroxton College will provide the testing materials which will be self-administered with instruction from college staff.

Travelers are required to complete a Journey and Contact Details form and provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Details can be found here, https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk. Once students are accepted and travel plans are being made the Study Abroad Office along with Wroxton College will ensure students are provided the necessary information to enter the UK. For planning purposes, this starts with:

Your passport details
The name of the airline, train or ferry company you’re travelling with
The name of the company organizing your tour group – if you’re travelling as part of a tour group
Your booking reference
The name of the airport, port or station you’ll be arriving into
The date you’ll be arriving
Your flight, train, bus or ferry number
The address you’ll be staying at for your first 14 days in the UK
Details of someone who can be contacted if you get ill while you’re in the UK

 

For up to date, detailed information regarding COVID-19 in the UK visit, https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.      

                                                                           

Location[Google map London United Kingdom London United Kingdom]At Wroxton you will encounter the quintessential English village scene. Located just an hour North West of London, Wroxton village is set in the rural heart of England.  Nestled within the famed Cotswolds, Wroxton offers a peaceful environment for learning amid a beautiful countryside of lawns, lakes, gardens and woodland. The College continues to meet its founding vision of an intellectual community, cloistered in an idyllic setting. Housed in a remarkably beautiful, modernized 17th-century manor house, to Henry James, Wroxton was part of the essence of England:

"Everything that in the material line can render life noble and charming has been gathered into it with a profusion which makes the whole place a monument of past opportunity."

However, the quiet country setting belies a close proximity to leading cultural and entertainment centers that provide an important dimension of the program. With Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, London and Birmingham all close by and easily accessible, an outstanding selection of theaters, concert halls, museums, galleries, restaurants and major shopping areas are at hand. In addition, the mainland continent of Europe is but a short distance away, with group excursions arranged and individual visits possible. Wroxton's rich tapestry of diverse cultural, intellectual, recreational and social activities are all intermeshed with its own unique challenges. Quite simply, involvement at Wroxton is contagious.

 

 

 

 

“What I love about historic Wroxton is it continues to be vibrant in its program offerings, appealing well beyond undergraduate college years. See for yourself online the many specialty British liberal arts theme short-course offerings and professional workshops. The British tutors are incredible. The outings to historic destinations, well chosen. Facilities are up-to-date without losing the feel as if you are living royalty. There’s even twice daily teatime! The Cotswold setting is authentic, peaceful and bucolic. The Wroxton Experience is a fairytale come to life.” Katy

Academics

Students must register for the Summer '22, HON 2000 course (0 credit). Please contact, Dr. April Patrick, patricka@fdu.edu for details. Students should complete their registration in person or virtually with Enrollment Services. 

Cost and Financial Aid

COST

Participants will be billed $850 

Cost includes all transportation within country, all lodging, and most meals. Billed cost does not cover airfare, spending money, or meals/activities during free time.                                                                  
Tuition

Students will not be billed tuition for the HON 2000, 0 credit course. 

Financial Aid

All FDU students electing to participate will remain eligible for the same financial assistance they receive for regular NJ courses. This includes federal aid (i.e., Pell Grants, student loans), state aid (i.e. TAG) and FDU grants and scholarships. 

Application process

To apply for the Honors and Global Scholars Wroxton Trip you must complete the following requirements by April 10, 2022:

- Indicate your current academic status

- FDU Student ID #

- Designate your primary Emergency Contact

- Statement of Intent 

- Receive Honors Academy Approval- all applications will automatically be forwarded to Dr. Patrick.

 

Admission Requirements

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior in good academic standing

• 2.5 cumulative grade point ration (GPR)

• No major disciplinary record

 

Dean of Students clearance is a requirement to study abroad.  Among other criteria considered by the Dean, a student must be in good judicial standing to be eligible for a study abroad program.  In addition, unless waived by the Dean (with respect to minor violations, as determined by the Dean), students are required to be at least one semester violation-free under the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct prior to a study abroad experience.

 

Mandatory Health Insurance

Once accepted all participants will be enrolled in FDU sponsored Zurich Group Travel Policy at no additional cost. Coverage details will be provided upon acceptance. 

 

Travel Credentials 

It is your responsibility to make sure you have the proper documents including passport and visa if required. If you do not have a passport or it has expired, now is the time to apply for one. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel. Noncitizens must check with their home embassies for proper visa information.  For information on how to apply for a passport, please visit the US Department of State Travel Website. 

 

Once accepted students will be required to submit required health, risk and insurance forms. Details will be provided upon acceptance. 

 

If you have any questions, please call the Study Abroad Office at (973) 443-8086 and/or (201) 692-7218.

 

 

Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer Session 2022 04/10/2022 04/13/2022 06/03/2022 06/10/2022