Prepare for University
Key facts about the Undergraduate program
Program length
This depends on the rate of your progress in English Language level, but most students take 1 or 2 semesters to complete the Transition Program.
Scholarship
Qualified international students are eligible for the Study Group scholarship.
Program entry points
September or February
Semester dates
Spring 2008 Semester begins:
February 7, 2008 at 7:00am — May 24, 2008 at 11:00pm
Start and End dates of Spring Semester 2008
Fall 2008 Classes begin:
September 8, 2008 at 7:00am — December 13, 2008 at 5:00pm
Classes begin Fall 2008 on 9/8/08 and end on 12/13/08
Entry requirements
- Aged 17 or older
- Non-American citizen with principal residence outside the USA
- Successful completion of the equivalent of a US secondary education
- Diploma or acceptable certification of graduation from High School in your home country
- Proven academic achievement to meet the academic requirements of the University (minimal 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA))
English Language level
You must reach the equivalent of the TOEFL levels below to progress towards your degree:
| TOEFL iBT 32 (CBT 97, PBT 400) | Phase 1 of the Transition program |
| TOEFL iBT 61 (CBT 173, PBT 500) | Phase 2 of the Transition program alongside University credit classes |
| TOEFL iBT 79 (CBT 213, PBT 550) | Progression to University academic study |
Study structure
- Phase 1 consists of core language skills, content based and language based electives
- Phase 2 is as Phase 1 with the addition of University credit classes and the creation of a Writing Portfolio
Assessment
An internal TOEFL test to assess when your level of English has improved enough for progression to the degree.