The goal of the Access program is to prepare high achieving international students for study at elite U.S. universities as transfer students.
Access students enroll in both credit bearing and non-credit bearing courses to improve their academic profile, earning approximately 30 general education credits transferable to the second year of an undergraduate degree. Students enroll in elective coursework in the following foundation areas: STEM, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities. The program includes core, major, and elective courses, allowing students to pursue a wide variety of majors after completion of the program. Access students may also receive additional developmental English language support, if necessary for successful transfer to competitive U.S. universities.
Additionally, the Access program offers acculturation assistance, individualized advising, a first year experience class, dedicated tutoring services, as well as Academic Specialized Plans, providing a strong first year academic and cultural foundation. Access offers holistic support for international students’ long-term success in achieving their educational goals through completion of an undergraduate degree at U.S. colleges and universities.
For more information, including progression standards and transfer details, contact 202-885-6986, email admissions@americanaccess.org, or go to http://access.american.edu.