As an Academic English Student:
You complete the Academic English program and can transition into the Extended Accelerator Program and start working toward your degree.
Program Information
- Available to: Students at both the undergraduate and graduate level*
- First-Year Program Length Options: 1 semester (17 weeks)
- Program Curriculum: Planned
- Credits Earned Toward Degrees: Not applicable
- Progression Requirements: Successful completion of the Academic English program (GPA + Levels)
*Note: Progression into the summer semester is not available for graduate students.
Entry Requirements
- GPA Requirement: 2.5
- One of these scores:
- Minimum TOEFL®: Below 60
- Minimum IELTS™: Below 5.0
- Minimum iTEP: Below 3.0
- GPA Requirement: 3.0*
- *MSEM GPA requirement: 2.75
- One of these scores:
- Minimum TOEFL®: Below 74
- Minimum IELTS™: Below 6.0
- Minimum iTEP: Below 4.0
Important Dates
| Event | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline* | July 13, 2020 | December 9, 2020 | April 16, 2021 | July 16, 2021 |
| Payment Deadline | July 29, 2020 | December 24, 2020 | May 4, 2021 | July 29, 2021 |
| Move-in Date | August 12, 2020 | January 5, 2021 | May 18, 2021 | August 11, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | August 13, 2020 | January 6, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | August 12, 2021 |
All dates may be subject to change.
Estimated Costs
| Subject | Summer 2020 | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $3,350 | $6,700 |
| Housing | $4,321 | $4,088 - $6,594 |
| Dining | n/a | $897 - $2,120 |
| Health Insurance | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $8,346 | $12,360 - $16,089 |
*Includes all classes, airport pick-up, tutoring as needed, signature student experiences, academic counseling and support, etc.
Undergraduate Progression Details
Following completion of your 8 week session you will progress into the program that is right for you depending on your academic background and English-language proficiency.
| Anticipated Program | Program Duration | GPA Requirement | English Language Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Direct | Directly Enrolled/Degree-seeking | 3.0 | IELTS 6.5 or Equivalent |
| Academic Accelerator | 2 Semesters | 2.5 | IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent |
| Extended Accelerator | 3 Semesters | 2.5 | IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent |
*All students will be tested upon arrival to confirm program duration.