ASAP General Track
Our Academic Study Abroad Program (ASAP) is specifically designed for eligible international university-level students to enhance their educational experience by studying in ASAP for 3, 6 or 9 months. ASAP students will enroll full-time in credit-bearing UC Irvine courses and UC Irvine Continuing Education courses alongside matriculated UC Irvine students.
Program Benefits
- Study at a Top 10 U.S. public university in the safest city in the U.S., as ranked by the FBI every year since 2005
- Learn from renowned UC Irvine professors and accomplished professionals
- Access to abundant academic and campus resources at a leading research university
- Receive academic support and individualized advising
- Build your network through meaningful interactions with international and U.S. students, and UC Irvine faculty and staff
- Choose the length of your program and have the flexibility to extend
- Earn transferrable course credit*
- Gain valuable knowledge and tips about adapting to life at UC Irvine and Southern California
- Participate in social events and excursions with other international and American students
- Gain practical work experience in an optional Internship Experience
*Final credit transfer is determined by the student's current or future institution. UC Irvine DCE does not offer any course accommodation or application assistance related to students' admission to their future degree programs.
Eligibility and Requirements
Minimum Admissions Requirements
- Copy of your most recent university transcript
- Proof of English language proficiency (one of the options below taken within the past two years):
Acceptable Test Minimum Score BULATS
65
CEFR
C1, C2
CET-4
493
CET-6
450
Computer-based TOEFL
213
Duolingo
115
GEPT
High intermediate
GRE (Verbal score)
150
IELTS
6.5
Internet-based TOEFL
80
iTEP
Level 5
Paper-based TOEFL
600
TEM
70
TOEIC
685
Program Completion Attended high school for at least 3 years where English was the main language of instruction;
or
Higher education degree taught entirely in English according to the World Higher Education Database
Notes
- TOEFL iBT MyBest Scores and Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator will be accepted as long as all exams were taken within the past two years.
- To send an official TOEFL or IELTS test score, please select the institution code B166.
- DCE English Placement Test may be required for students who provide only their CET scores. The minimum placement level is Advanced; otherwise, students will be advised to take additional ESL courses in the initial quarter or add one more quarter.
- UC Irvine DCE reserves the right to deny acceptance to ASAP. Applicants who are not accepted into ASAP by UC Irvine DCE will be notified in writing.
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Curriculum
ASAP students can enroll in full-time (12 units) UC Irvine and UC Irvine Continuing Education courses for university credit. Enrollment in UC Irvine undergraduate courses through Concurrent Enrollment is on a space-available basis after all matriculated UC Irvine students have been enrolled and requires instructor and/or department approval during the first two weeks of every quarter.
This is a non-comprehensive list of subject areas available for ASAP students.
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Criminology, Law and Society
- Dance
- Drama
- East Asian Studies
- Education
- European Studies
- Film & Media Studies
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Linguistics
- Literary Journalism
- Planning Policy & Design
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychological Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Music
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Writing
- Plus a variety of courses through UC Irvine Continuing Education, including Business, Marketing, Engineering, and more.
Courses within the Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, and Math fields are highly impacted, and receiving permission to enroll in these courses can be more difficult. ASAP students are not permitted to enroll in courses offered by the UC Irvine School of Law, Paul Merage School of Business, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine.
Enrollment in any specific course is not guaranteed, so having a list of alternative courses is necessary to maintain full-time status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The minimum full-time requirement is 12 units each quarter. An F-1 student visa is required for students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to study in this program on the UCI campus.
Please visit Program Dates for available intakes.
Program completion clearance will not be granted for a student with an outstanding debt to UCI DCE, any outstanding misconduct charges, or unsatisfactory completion of all program requirements.
UCI DCE is committed to serving students from all diverse backgrounds. While the acceptance preference will be given to students who have met our minimum acceptance requirements, we recognize individual circumstances and offer a comprehensive review of every applicant. Students who do not meet our minimum acceptance requirements are still encouraged to apply. It is important that students provide additional information (e.g., resume, community service, awards and achievements, and extra-curricular classes and activities) to demonstrate their unique circumstances.
ASAP students must enroll in 12 quarter units each quarter when taking UCI courses through Concurrent Enrollment. Credit value in quarter units is indicated in parenthesis after course numbers. One quarter unit equals two-thirds of a semester unit. Every university or college admissions office determines the final transferability of the units a student earns in ASAP. It is strongly advised that you check with your home university about their unit transfer policy in advance and keep all of your course materials completed during the program.
Students may be approved to enroll in more than 12 quarter units by meeting all of the following criteria;
- Provide TOEFL 90 or equivalent (e.g., IELTS 7.0, DCE 10-Week ESL Advanced Level, or successful completion of at least 8 units of UCI undergraduate credit courses)
- Have at least 3.0 in their current major GPA
- Meet the pre-requisites for the requested course
- Demonstrate good academic standing
The additional course fee is $685 per unit per quarter and the request must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
Please visit our Registration Policies & Deadlines for more information.
Sample of subject areas include:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Criminology, Law and Society
- Dance
- Drama
- East Asian Studies
- Education
- European Studies
- Film & Media Studies
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
- History
- International Studies
- Linguistics
- Literary Journalism
- Planning Policy & Design
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Music
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Writing
- Plus a variety of courses through the Division of Continuing Education, including Business, Marketing, Engineering, and more.
ASAP students enroll in UCI undergraduate courses (excludes graduate level courses) through Concurrent Enrollment on a space-available basis after all matriculated UCI students have been enrolled. Permission to enroll in a UCI undergraduate course must be obtained by the course instructor and/or department during the first two weeks of every quarter. Enrollment in any specific course cannot be guaranteed, so having a list of alternative courses is necessary to maintain full-time status (or 12 units) each quarter. Economics courses and courses within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields are highly impacted, and receiving permission to enroll in these courses can be more difficult. ASAP students are not permitted to enroll in courses offered by the UCI School of Law, Paul Merage School of Business, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, and the School of Medicine.
Funding is currently not available for students who are enrolled in our program. However, students may find any financial assistance opportunities by contacting the consulates in their home countries. There are also scholarship websites available: IEFA, International Scholarships, International Student
Yes. Please visit Student Resources for more information.