The International Gateway program is a pathway for international students who would benefit from additional English language preparation before matriculating into an undergraduate program. Students in the program receive a foundation year of study and full immersion in campus life.
Gateway students take language courses at the English Language Center and up to 25 transferable credit hours of core university courses during two to four academic terms. After successfully completing the program, qualified students will be able to transfer directly into their undergraduate major at Drexel.
Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), the goal of this 6- to 12-month program is to serve as a pathway to a comprehensive academic career. That is why Gateway students not only work to improve their English abilities, but take courses for up to 25 transferable credits within the College of Arts & Sciences (CoAS) at Drexel University.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS Achieve minimum final grades of 75% in all ELC course Satisfy attendance requirements as listed in syllabi. Achieve a minimum 2.00 GPA in each university course. Participate in monthly activities. Maintain communication with "community family" and Community Bridge coordinator. Complete reflection journals. Complete quarterly evaluations.
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS Attend at least through the end of the spring term. Complete the program by the end of the summer term. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher for humanities and social science majors. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher for science, technology, engineering, and math majors. Earn at least a 2.00 in each course required for entering intended major. Recommendation by the International Gateway Program Director
A majority of Gateway students complete the program in 9 months (3 quarters); however, some students may require 12 months (4 quarters) of enrollment to be successful.
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