University Semester USA
Coursework, Culture and Campus Engagement
University Semester USA offers an exciting study abroad opportunity for international students interested in experiencing life at one of America’s oldest universities.
- Join student clubs.
- Attend sports games.
- Use sports facilities such as tennis, squash and racquetball courts, state-of the art gym, Olympic-sized swimming pool, rock climbing wall.
- Attend concerts, lectures and theatre performances.
- Earn up to 10 university credits.
Sample Schedule of a Typical Week
| Time | Monday |
|---|---|
8:30 –10 a.m. |
|
10:30 a.m. – noon |
Individual writing conference with professor |
1 – 2 p.m. |
|
3 – 4:30 p.m. |
University class |
Evening |
Student club activity |
| Time | Tuesday |
|---|---|
8:30 –10 a.m. |
University class |
10:30 a.m. – noon |
English for Academic Purposes |
1 – 2 p.m. |
Discussion class |
3 – 4:30 p.m. |
|
Evening |
| Time | Wednesday |
|---|---|
8:30 –10 a.m. |
|
10:30 a.m. – noon |
English Writing Composition |
1 – 2 p.m. |
|
3 – 4:30 p.m. |
University class |
Evening |
Student club activity |
| Time | Thursday |
|---|---|
8:30 –10 a.m. |
University class |
10:30 a.m. – noon |
Reading Lab |
1 – 2 p.m. |
Discussion class |
3 – 4:30 p.m. |
|
Evening |
| Time | Friday |
|---|---|
8:30 –10 a.m. |
|
10:30 a.m. – noon |
English Writing Composition |
1 – 2 p.m. |
|
3 – 4:30 p.m. |
|
Evening |
International Coffee Hour |
| Time | Saturday |
|---|---|
8:30 –10 a.m. |
Excursions to New York, Washington, D.C. Attend a concert Cheer on the Blue Hens during sporting events |
10:30 a.m. – noon |
|
1 – 2 p.m. |
|
3 – 4:30 p.m. |
|
Evening |
Academic Content Courses
University Semester USA students choose two courses (subject to availability):
Examples
- Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Art History: Myth, Religion, and Art
- Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime
- Public Speaking & Professional Presentation
- Pre-Calculus or Calculus
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- The Leadership Challenge
- Geological Hazards and their Human Impact
- World Regional Geography
- Introduction to American Politics
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Physics
- English Writing Composition
Discussion Classes
University Semester USA students attend 1 hour of discussion classes per week for each academic content course.
The purpose of the discussion class is to review the content from the course lectures, receive feedback on upcoming assignments, and clarify any questions.
Upcoming Program Dates
May 2 – August 16, 2024
August 21 – December 13, 2024
January 3 – April 25, 2025
May 1 – August 15, 2025
August 20 – December 12, 2025
Placement
Exam |
University Semester USA Requirement |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 72+ |
| IELTS | 6.0+ |
| CEFR | C1 |
| National Gaokao English | 105-124 |
| South Korean CSAT | 2 |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 95-109 |
| EIKEN | Grade Pre-1 |
Students will still be required to take the ELI entrance assessment online before the semester begins.
PRICE
Semester Cost 2024-2025
| Program Costs | Per Student |
|---|---|
| Tuition | |
| One ELI Course & Two University Content Courses | $10, 368 |
| Required Fees* | |
| University Student Health Center Fee | 358 |
| Health Insurance (ELI GeoBlue Plan – Mandatory) | 660 |
| International Student Service Fee** | 200 |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 52 |
| Housing & Meals | |
| Housing in homestay (includes breakfast, dinner & transportation to campus). Move-in the Saturday prior to semster beginning. Move-out Saturday following graduation. Early move-in or late departure will incur additional cost. | 4,209 |
| Lunches on Campus (weekdays) | 1,129 |
| Textbooks | 350 |
| Program Transportation | |
| Two Cultural Trips (example: Washington, DC; New York City) | Included |
| Total Homestay option with meals | US$ 17,326 |
Optional Additional Costs
| Meals in Dining Hall (subject to change) | Each |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $10.70 |
| Lunch | $15.05 |
| Dinner | $18.05 |
| Brunch (Sat/Sun) | $15.50 |
*Fees based on Academic Year 2024-2025 costs and are subject to change
**The International Service Fee supports essential services such as immigration advising, processing of documents, regulatory reporting, and other acculturation programs and resources. Additionally, it covers the cost of maintaining institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor regulations.
