Your path to Merrimack College: prepare for success on an undergraduate degree at University in America.
The on-campus ESL (English as a Second Language) Transition Program provides practical degree preparation and the opportunity to earn University credits while improving your language skills.
Who is the program for?
International students who want to go to Merrimack College, but do not have the required English skills or TOEFL scores to gain direct entry into the undergraduate program.
What subjects can I study?
Choose from 30 majors including business administration, international business, civil engineering, computer science, criminology, biotechnology, sports management, digital media arts, and pre-professional programs in dentistry, medicine and law.
When does it start?
January 2010 or September 2010 - contact us now for more details!
Benefits of the ESL Transition Program
- The College experience: live and study on campus
- Weekly tutorials with a supervisor to monitor your progress
- Gain academic credits alongside ESL classes
- Specialised support for international students
- Small class sizes
Read more about the Transition Program.
Why choose Merrimack College?
- Consistently ranked in the top 200 Liberal Arts Colleges in America by US News & World Report
- Listed in the top tier of Liberal Arts Colleges in the Northeastern United States by The Princeton Review in 2010
- A highly regarded co-operative program through which students can combine paid professional internships with their studies
- Visionary and caring faculty, who are national leaders in their field of expertise and outstanding scholars
- A beautiful 220 acre campus just 25 miles from the great city of Boston
Read more about Merrimack College.

