Creativity & Innovation at Oxford (TExpL)

MED 690 | August 3–7, 2026

This week-long graduate fellowship immerses participants in a dynamic Total Experience Learning (TExpL)® environment at one of the Colleges of the University of Oxford. Through multidisciplinary perspectives on creativity and innovation, students engage in experiential learning led by global innovators, artists, academics, and business leaders—within a setting shaped by Oxford’s rich liberal arts tradition.

Pre-requisite: None; this course is open to any graduate level student. No prior Total Experience Learning coursework required to participate for both currently enrolled students at Alvernia University and non-Alvernia students who enroll in in this standalone course.
 

Course Highlights

• One-week, in-residence experience at Oxford

• Multidisciplinary focus on creativity and innovation

• Team-taught by global innovators, artists, academics, and business leaders

• *New this year—Open to Alvernia and non-Alvernia graduate students

• No prerequisites required
 
 

Quick Facts

• Program Fee: $300 (non-refundable)

• Cost per course: $1,625.40. Additional Tuition information can be found here.

• Airfare and Necessary Travel Documents: At cost to the student

• Class Size: Limited to 30 participants

• Act 45/48 Eligible

• Employer Tuition Deferment Available
 
 

How to Enroll

• Step 1: Pay your non-refundable program fee online.
  • This serves as a seat deposit to secure your spot in the course and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. This fee also helps defray some student expenses during the week-long course. A waitlist will be utilized if interest exceeds maximum class size.
     
• Step 2: Register for MED 690: Creativity and Innovation in Oxford.
  • Alvernia Students currently enrolled: Sign in to Alvernia’s Self-Service
  • Non-Alvernia Students or TExpL alumni not currently enrolled: Complete the Summer 2026 Guest Student Registration Form
     
• Step 3: Tuition Deferment for both Alvernia and Non-Alvernia students: If you plan to submit tuition reimbursement to your employer, you are required to complete and return Alvernia’s Tuition Deferment Form at the time you register for coursework.
   
   

Information Sessions

Virtual and in-person sessions are available to answer questions about this course or related topics. Please reach out to Caryn.Stopper@alvernia.edu with inquiries. Learn more and register below:
 

• Feb. 19

• Feb. 25

• March 5

• March 16