More About the Pre-Bridge Program

UNDERGRADUATE PRE-BRIDGE PROGRAM
For the student who has not yet achieved the language proficiency required for the Bridge Program or Regular Admission. Eligible students first enroll full-time in intensive English classes only.

For Undergraduate Admissions

► Complete International Student Application Form.
► Submit US $75 non-refundable undergraduate application fee.
► Submit original academic records (or copies certified by a school official) of all
   secondary and post secondary course work, exam results, certificates awarded,
    and/or diplomas.
    A certified English translation is required if those records are not in English.
► Submit statement of financial support: documented proof of sufficient financial
    resources.
► Submit official TOEFL score: iBT minimum of 45 or PBT 450-497 or CBT 133-170.
► The graduate of a foreign secondary school must demonstrate above average
    academic achievement and the education equivalent of a graduate from a U.S.
    high school.

FOR TSIE ADMISSION:
• Complete TSIE application form #2 for prospective Bridge students.
• Submit US $55 non-refundable TSIE application fee.

From Pre-Bridge to Bridge or Regular Admission

Option 1 Pre-Bridge to Bridge Program:
• Enroll in the Pre-Bridge Program for at least one semester
• Achieve between TOEFL PBT 500-547; CBT 173-210; or iBT 59-77 with all section scores
14 or higher or IELTS 5.5 to 6.0
• Enter the Bridge Program [more]
• Begin limited academic study with part-time intensive English study

Option 2 Pre-Bridge to Regular Admission: [more]
• Enroll in the Pre-Bridge Program for at least one semester
• Achieve TOEFL PBT 550 or higher; CBT 213 or higher; iBT 78 or higher with 3 out of
four minimum section scores or IELTS 6.5 or higher
• Begin full-time academic study

Option 3 Pre-Bridge to Regular Admission:
• Begin full-time academic study after successful completion of all TSIE 5500 classes.
This process may take one or more semesters to complete.
NO additional TOEFL score is required!

FAQs:

Application Deadlines:
Fall: Spring:
May 1 October 1

• Who should apply?
Academically eligible international students with TOEFL between 450-497 PBT; 133-170 CBT or a minimum total score of 45 iBT. The student must meet all other undergraduate admission requirements.

• What is the purpose of the undergraduate Pre-Bridge program?
To allow conditional admission for the student who has not yet achieved the language proficiency required for bridge or regular admission. Eligible students first enroll full-time in intensive English classes.

• What type of I-20 will the Pre-Bridge student receive?
The student's I-20 will indicate bachelor's degree with English language training.

• How long is the Pre-Bridge program?
For some students, as short a time as 1 semester. For other students, 2 or more semesters prior to bridge or regular admission.

• How many intensive English classes does a Pre-Bridge student take?
Four intensive English classes