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International College Access Program

The ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ College Access Program (GU-CAP) provides a unique opportunity for selected students in high school to experience campus life, earn college credit, and attain admission into degree programs – all before earning their high-school diploma.

How it Works

In those countries where students take exams that lead to secondary-school completion, tests are usually administered in the fall (October or November) with results conveyed in March or April of the following year; examples include variations on the Ordinary Level and Advanced Level (O and A Level) examinations. While waiting for test results, students can spend the spring semester in the United States taking college-level courses and earning credits toward a US-based, university degree.

Features and Benefits

Take College-level Courses

Experience classes on a university campus alongside college-level students.

Earn College-level Credits

Earn credits toward a degree when you get accepted for a degree after your graduation from high school.

Go-anywhere Credits

Benefit from credits that will transfer to other US-based universities as long as you attain good grades.

Experience Campus Life

Experience life on a university campus: varied activities, support systems, co-curricular opportunities, and residence-hall experience.

Dedicated support

Benefit from ongoing support from our International Student Office, academic departments, and Student Life Division.

Automatic Admission to ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ

Benefit from direct entry into any one of our degree programs with automatic admission based on your ability to succeed in GU-CAP. (Certain programs may require a full consideration of your secondary-school transcript.)

Visa and Immigration Support

Benefit from support in processes that will help you attain your F-1 visa for both the GU-CAP and continuation of your degree at ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ.

International Award

Benefit from a special international award – up to $6,000 USD – continued eligibility should you decide to continue with your degree at ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ.

Experience the American Culture

Benefit from a full immersion in the American culture and an English language medium for living and learning.

Requirements for Participation

  • High school student prepared to take any exam that will allow for secondary-school completion
  • Preliminary exam results with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent per exam scores
  • TOEFL iBT of 79, IELTS score of 6.0, or an equivalent for students whose native language is not English
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Secondary-school permission
  • Parental permission
  • Application for participation
  • Submission of required documents by October 31st in advance of the following spring semester