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Key Facts About the 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:

  • Traditional & Intensive courses begin – January 14
  • Traditional classes – January 14 – April 25

Fall 2008:

  • Welcome days – August 23 – 24
  • Opening Convocation – August 25
  • Traditional & Intensive courses begin – August 25

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 (2.5 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)  Phase 1 of the Transition program
 TOEFL iBT 61  Phase 2 of the Transition program alongside University credit classes
 TOEFL iBT 79  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 if your level of English has improved enough for progression to the degree.

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International student applications

Application to Woodbury University via the International Study Center is streamlined and straightforward.

Our expert Student Enrollment Advisor will help you with admission to the English Transition Programs, or directly to your major at Woodbury.

Contact us to apply or read more about the application process.

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