Graduate Preparation Program (GPP)

• Gain insight into industry best practices
• Get hands-on experience in research labs (if applicable to the field)

Additional Benefits

• Earn a Bachelor's degree from your home university while taking courses at a top-ranked US University
• Earn an Advanced Certificate that will make you eligible to apply for OPT and work in the US for one year
• Increased chance of being admitted to a top US graduate program
• Access to workshops and personalized advising to help prepare for graduate school admission
• Immerse yourself in cultural and educational experiences

Who Can Attend

• Minimum Age Requirement for Admission to an On-Campus International Program: You must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of your program to be admitted to one of our on-campus (face-to-face) international programs. Special exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for students who are verified to be turning 18 in the first quarter of their program.

Admission Requirements

• Must have three-year Bachelor's degree
• Competitive GPA with a minimum 3.0. will help qualify candidates for admission
• TOEFL score of 550 PBT (80iBT) or an IELTS score of 6.5

• Engineering (GPP-E)
  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
• Chemistry (GPP-C)
• Physics (GPP-P)
• Math (GPP-M)
• Statistics (GPP-S)
• Botany (GPP-B)
• Public Policy (GPP-PPL)

All programs include a 6-week Graduate Academic Skills Preparation Program to prepare you for entry into an American classroom. This course also includes GRE and GMAT preparation courses to help you with the graduate application process.

You will be asked create an account and you will need to provide a valid email address, mailing address and other personal information. Collect any required documents so that you are prepared to upload them.

Supporting Documents

• Agency/embassy/partner university information (only required if you have one)
• Copy of your passport photo page
• Statement of Financial Support Form (only if your program requires an F-1 (student) visa)
• Financial statement from the Bank, in English (only if your program requires an F-1 (student) visa)
• If you are applying as an F-1 transfer student from another U.S. institution, you must submit copies of your current I-20 form, I-94 form, and F-1 visa. If you are accepted, your acceptance letter will provide further instructions on completing your transfer.

Note: Some programs require additional documentation.