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The Great Books Summer Program is independent of Amherst College, Stanford University, Pepperdine University, Haverford College, University of Oxford, and Trinity College of Dublin. All names are trademarks of their respective owners. Great Books Summer Program and Great Books Global Forum are trademarks of Great Books Summer Program. This program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Admission to the program is limited and shall be granted or denied at the sole discretion of the program administrators. For the program on the campus of Amherst, the camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. Images of Amherst College courtesy of Amherst College Public Affairs office.