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	Is it possible to take just parts of the SSO programme and gain fewer credits?
	Can I take more credits while I am on the programme?
	Can I take laboratory classes in Oxford?
	I need to take a foreign language class. Can SSO provide this for me?
	I have not had a conventional educational background: can I still apply?
	Which tutors will be teaching the courses I take and how can I find more information on them?
	What kind of religious backgrounds do tutors have?
	Will the tutors try to undermine my beliefs?
	I�m overwhelmed by the choice of tutorials: can you help me choose?
	How often do I have tutorials?
	When does my seminar meet?
	I have a medical concern or disability. What kind of assistance can I expect?
	Will I be able to travel while I�m on the programme?
	Can my friends and family visit me whilst I am in Oxford?
	I am a musician. Can I get instrumental lessons in Oxford and play in an orchestra/band?
	Where will I be able to worship?
	How will my meals be provided?
	Why do I need an ISIC card?
	What are the outcomes of the application process?
	Can I change my tutorial and seminar selections?
	How likely am I to get my first choice tutorials?
	When do I learn who my tutors are?
	Is it possible to move in before the start of the SSO term?
	Must I come on the first day of the programme?
	Is it possible to make my own housing arrangements?
	Should I come to Oxford before the start of the programme?
	Should I plan to stay in Oxford for a few days after the programme ends?
	Is it possible for me to work while I am in Oxford?
	Is it possible for my spouse to work while I am in Oxford?
	What will you use my passport sized photos for?
	What is the best way to get access to my money in England?
	How should I expect to dress for classes and other academic meetings?
	What clothes should I pack?
	Can I apply for a second semester at Oxford?
	How do I know which tutorials are offered in which terms?
	Do I need to have prior knowledge of the subjects I want to have tutorials in?
	My student adviser/Dean of Students has never met me. Do I still need a reference from him/her?