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Thanks Caffeinated. Any other thoughts out there?

Thank you for your answer Hashem1. I understand that my School is considering placing a limit on the amount of time that students can work during the DPhil program. Does anyone know about this requirement? DPhilBound

I am considering obtaining a DPhil in Management Research starting Fall 2012. Residency is a significant issue because I currently live with my wife and family, and work for a large firm in the U.S. I plan to continue working for this firm while completing the DPhil as a significant part of this work applies directly to my planned DPhil research and thesis. Oxford U residency requirements could become onerous (time from my job and family, plus the added expenses). I understand residency is a means to bind the student to the activities of the university and fellow students -- and I accept this social and academic obligation. That said, is there some advice about what are my minimum residency obligations, and how I might minimize the 'sting' of the residency requirement? Some things I do know but need to have confirmed. First, there is a dispensation form that if approved reduces residency from 6 terms to 3 terms. I understand that for each term, residency is required for 6 weeks. This is a total of 18 weeks during an expected two year effort to obtain a DPhil. Do I understand the requirements correctly? If not, then please advise. Who can I write at Oxford U to receive confirmation of the residency requirements? Thank you in advance.