International Undergraduate Preparation Program

The Standard for Academic Success

International high-school graduates who wish to improve their academic and/or language skills to prepare for study at UC Irvine or other U.S. colleges or universities may enroll in an exciting academic preparation program at UC Irvine. UCI Extension’s comprehensive, 9-month International Undergraduate Preparation Program (IUPP), providing maximum support under ideal conditions, gives qualified international high-school graduates essential skills to help them be admitted as an international freshman and succeed academically, culturally, and linguistically as they pursue their bachelor’s degree in the United States.

Students in IUPP enroll in one to two quarters of 10-Week Intensive English as a Second Language and two quarters of undergraduate academic courses, in addition to other program components listed in the program features. This winning combination of interactive English teaching and academic and skills-based training is ideal for students looking to ready themselves for the demands of studying in an international setting.

In short, IUPP prepares international students not just for freshman admission, but for success in their undergraduate studies.

Program Benefits

• UCI undergraduate coursework, transferable to undergraduate programs
• English-as-a-Second Language support
• Extensive one-on-one advising from a qualified, dedicated academic advisor
• 20-hour Academic and American Culture Course
• 30-hour SAT and 30-hour TOEFL test preparation courses
• UCI application assistance, from initial application to follow-up
• Tutoring in English or university study skills
• A Conversation Partner, a current UCI student, who will meet with the student once a week
• Introduction to the UCI campus, its prestigious faculty, its abundant resources, and its academic rigor
• Social events and excursions with other international and American students
• Maximum support under ideal conditions
• Increased chance of being admitted to UCI as an international freshman