American Collegiate at American University (Undergraduate)

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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 24 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. Students earn a minimum of 24 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 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.