American Collegiate at American University (Undergraduate)

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Offered by the Office of Global & Immersive Studies , the American Collegiate at American University (ACDC) program is designed to prepare international students for rigorous academic study and to transfer to an institution of higher education in the U.S. or anywhere in the world by providing holistic support.

American Collegiate students enroll in both credit bearing and non-credit bearing courses to improve their academic profile, earning a minimum of 25.5 credits transferable to the second year of an undergraduate degree. Students enroll in elective coursework in the following foundation areas: STEM, Business, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The program includes coursework in mathematics and college writing, alongside major and elective courses, preparing students to pursue a wide variety of majors after completion of the program. American Collegiate students undertake developmental English language coursework during the program.

Pre-Sessional English

The Pre-Sessional English (PSE) American Collegiate Program is a non-degree Intensive English Program offered in partnership with the English Language and Training Academy (Undergraduate) (ELTA). PSE American Collegiate Program coursework includes skills and content-based language training, with academic support and advising offered through ACDC. Undergraduate programs are offered at two levels: ELTA level 4 and ELTA level 5. For more information, go to https://accelerator.american.edu/undergraduate-accelerator%20/pre-sessional-english/.

ELTA Level 4

Complete the following with grades of B- or better:

ELTA Level 5

Complete the following with grades of B- or better:

Undergraduate

The undergraduate American Collegiate Program offers a three to four term Extended First Year and two to three term First Year, Advanced or First Year programs. Students enroll in elective coursework in the following foundation areas: STEM, Business, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Extended First Year students earn a minimum of 25.5 credits transferable to an undergraduate degree. First-Year students earn a minimum of 25.5 credits transferable to an undergraduate degree. American Collegiate students are required to complete the Program in consecutive semesters, including summers, unless summer is the last term of the program. In that case, students will take the summer term off and return in the fall. Students must comply with full-time enrollment requirements as defined through the International Student and Scholar Services. Course selection and load will be selected in consultation with advising.

Extended First Year

Required (16.5 credit hours)

CORE-101 AU Experience I (1.5)
ELTA-101 Academic Writing Skills (3) (with grade of B- or better)
ELTA-160 The Culture of Higher Education in the United States (3) (with grade of B- or better)
MATH-15X or higher (3)
OGIS-130 Intercultural Understanding (3)
WRT-100 College Writing (3)

ELTA

Complete the following with grades of B- or better:

Live, Learn, Grow

OGIS-062 Live, Learn, Grow (1) (All students must take OGIS-062 in each term while enrolled in the ACDC Program)

Electives (9 credit hours)

9 credit hours minimum, including at least one major elective in consultation with Academic Advising

First Year, Advanced / First Year

Required (16.5 credit hours)

Note: Students in First Year, Advanced substitute an additional elective course for ELTA-101 .

CORE-101 AU Experience I (1.5)
ELTA-101 Academic Writing Skills (3) (with grade of B- or better)
ELTA-160 The Culture of Higher Education in the United States (3) (with grade of B- or better)
MATH-15X or higher (3)
OGIS-130 Intercultural Understanding (3)
WRT-100 College Writing (3) (with grade of B- or better)

Electives (9 credit hours)

Complete 9 credit hours minimum from the following, including at least one major elective:

WRT-101 College Writing Seminar (3)
Major elective courses selected in consultation with Academic Advising