Program Site
At Edge Hill College, you can get the "best of both worlds." The picturesque setting in the North West of England is removed from urban noise and distractions, yet is only a short distance from seaside towns or the city lights of Liverpool and Manchester. The location is also superb for travel in England and the UK - London and the South East, the Lake District, Wales, and Scotland - and the rest of Europe.

The attractive 75-acre campus is situated on the edge of the historic market town of Ormskirk. This busy town retains the friendly atmosphere characteristic of rural England. In addition to its twice weekly market, Ormskirk boasts an interesting array of shops, restaurants and pubs.

Academic Program Highlights
An associated college of the University of Lancaster, Edge Hill offers a curriculum that includes subjects such as: Art and Design, Communications and Information Media, Drama, English, History, Mathematics, Modern European Cultural Studies, Organization and Management Studies, Science, Women's Studies, Sociology, and Psychology. Courses are taught by British professor, and American students are integrated with British students in the classroom. Field Experience in Education is available for students wishing to explore, first-hand, British education and teaching methods. Students typically register for 12-15 credits per semester.

Program Duration
September 18 - December 18 (Fall)
January 13 - May 7 (Spring) (Includes 3 Week Spring Break)

Application Deadlines*
June 15 (Fall)
November 15 (Spring)

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
12 - 15 credits

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Edge Hill College where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility
A 2.5 GPA is required in addition to transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation for admission to the program.

Student Life
Housing is arranged in campus residence halls and students receive twelve meals per week in the college's refectory. In addition, there is a cafe and snack bar on campus for light meals.

Edge Hill offers a variety of support systems to make certain that the study abroad experience is rewarding. Students may utilize academic advising, personal counseling and basic medical services. A new Learning Resource Center has a state-of-the-art library with fully networked computers and internet access.

All students will automatically become members of the Students' Union with access to activities, clubs, and events on campus. For the sports-minded there are tennis courts, a running track, double gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool. Popular intramural team sports are field hockey, basketball, soccer and rugby.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and England. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in England, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to England.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in England.

For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu