EAP: Conditional Admission

ALI-EAP Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements to advance to undergraduate studies:

Levels 80 or 90 Students

Levels 80 or 90 student requirements
Terms Required Grade
16-week fall and spring terms B (83%) average final grades in all courses
10-week summer term B (83%) average final grades in all courses
8-week fall and spring B terms A- (90%) average final grades in all courses

Level 70 Students

Level 70 student requirements
Terms Required Grade TOEFL ITP Score
16-week fall and spring terms B (83%) average final grades in all courses 475 TOEFL ITP at the beginning or end or term  
10-week summer term B (83%) average final grades in all courses 475 TOEFL ITP at the beginning or end or term  
8-week fall and spring B terms A- (90%) average final grades in all courses 475 TOEFL ITP at the beginning or end or term

International students who are academically qualified to apply for admission to the University but have an insufficient score on the TOEFL or IELTS can study for at least one semester in the American Language Institute (ALI) English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program.

Program Requirements

Grade Point Average (GPA)

International Freshman:
2.5 GPA or B- average in academic courses completed after 9th grade
 
International Transfers:
2.0 overall college GPA in all transferable courses (impacted majors may require a higher GPA)

English Proficiency Requirement

500 ITP
61 iBT
6.0 IELTS
See additional acceptable English proficiency exams

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Business Administration: 2.5 GPA, completed at least 56 units of university coursework
 
International Business: 2.3 GPA, completed at least 56 units of university coursework
 
Hospitality and Tourism Management: 2.3 GPA, completed at least 56 units of university coursework and 2.5 GPA in business, management or hospitality courses
 
Liberal and Creative Arts: Graduated from high school; 2.0 cumulative GPA in high school or university.

English Proficiency Requirement

500 ITP
61 iBT
6.0 IELTS
See additional acceptable English proficiency exams

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Minimum Admission Requirements:
3.0 GPA in earned undergraduate degree or last 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed. GPA requirements may differ by program department.

English Proficiency Requirement

550 ITP
80 iBT
6.5 IELTS
See additional acceptable English proficiency exams. Higher English proficiency scores may be required by program departments.

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