International Direct

Excel In Your Degree Program

  • Start your undergraduate degree at a leading university without adding extra time to your graduation timeline.
  • Earn your degree alongside other undergraduate students at the university.
  • Take classes with a mix of international and domestic students.

Entry Requirements

The entry criteria listed represent the minimum scores needed for consideration. Applications are reviewed on a subjective basis.

*Only one of the scores below required

GPA
3.0
TOEFL® for Entry
85 (no subscore below 20)
IELTS™ for Entry
6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0)
Additional Requirements
  • Transcripts
  • Essay
  • 1 Letter of Recommendation
  • Resume/Cover Letter

If Applicable: Interruption of Studies Statement if student already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

Sample Coursework

The curriculum shown is a sample and subject to change. Required coursework will vary by degree. Students must complete at least 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Freshman Year

FALL
AUX I (CORE-196)
Complex Problems
BIO-110 General Biology I
College Writing I
Math
Total
CREDITS
1.5
3
4
3 – W1
4 – Q1
15.5ch
SPRING
AUX 2
D elective
BIO-210 General Biology II
College Writing II
Math (4ch) or elective
Total
CREDITS
1.5
3
4
3
3
14.5 - 15.5ch
FALL
AUX I (CORE-196)
Complex Problems
BIO-110 General Biology I
College Writing I
Math
Total
CREDITS
1.5
3
4
3 – W1
4 – Q1
15.5ch
SPRING
AUX 2
D elective
BIO-210 General Biology II
College Writing II
Math (4ch) or elective
Total
CREDITS
1.5
3
4
3
3
14.5 - 15.5ch

Discover Your Passion

Whatever major students choose, they acquire a solid foundation in the liberal arts and pursue in-depth study in their chosen fields.

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