Curry College, International Freshman Year

We prepare you to succeed at any US college of university, and we help you determine, and transfer to the perfect school for you, whether that's Curry College or another US university. We work with a number of excellent partner universities, but you are free to explore transferring to any of the more than 4000 US universities and colleges.

At ONCAMPUS Boston, located in America’s #1 college town, international students are prepared to succeed – academically, socially, and professionally – with a 1–year university transfer program that enables you to earn college credit while gaining a deeper understanding of the U.S., its education system, and which options are best for you:

• Guaranteed admission routes to US degree programs
• The intensive 22,5-hour-per-week combined academic and English program
• Equivalent to Year 1 of University, 28-32 credits upon completion
• No SAT score or letters of recommendation required
• An average class size of 13
• Living on a university campus alongside American students

In addition, students receive supplemental instruction and training in English and other academic skills. All students who need additional English language preparation can take the Academic English Program. Students will take the same classes as other Curry students, from the very same Curry faculty, and earn the same amount of college credit (12–16 credits per semester).

Although you may apply to transfer to any school you wish, you also have the option to enroll at any of ONCAMPUS Boston's Partner Schools. These exceptional public and private educational institutions, including Curry College, recognize the value of our program for international students and will allow you to transfer and enroll at their school through an expedited application process and without SAT or ACT exam requirements.

Dates:

Fees:

Required Modules:

• Academic English/Reading, Writing, Research
• College level Math
• Fundamentals of Communication

Major Courses:

• Introduction to Business
• Human Resource Management

General Education Courses and Electives:

• Discovering Boston
• Introduction to Sociology
• Arts Immersion
• Introduction to Psychology
• Music of the World
• The Sciences

Additional Support Classes:

• English for Academic Purposes
• University Success Class

Workshop (1 hour\week):

You will explore how your interests relate to different majors and to possible careers. You will complete college research to discover best-fit universities. Then you will bring your self-assessment and research together by writing a college transfer essay with personal guidance from experienced writing instructors.

Seminar (1 1/2 hours/week):

This group seminar gives you an introduction to higher education in the United States. There is also time set aside for college visits, partner college fairs, and individual interviews with senior college admissions officers.

Transfer lab (1 hour/week):

The ONCAMPUS staff leads you through the transfer application process step-by-step. You will get practical experience completing every component of the application together in a computer lab - including listing activities, ordering official college transcripts, assigning faculty recommendations, and requesting a college official's report.

Optional SAT/ACT preparation:

Although our partner universities do not require SAT or ACT results, some US universities require these exam scores as part of your application. ONCAMPUS Boston offers a 20-hour intensive SAT\ACT preparation course to help students succeed on these standardized tests.

Completed in one semester, this course comes at a minimal additional cost and prepares students to take the exam which is offered at a number of nearby locations.

Academic Advising:

You will attend one-on-one academic and transfer advising meetings during your two semesters in the program. ONCAMPUS Boston's holistic approach to advising gives you the support you need to succeed in classes, in extra-curricular activities, in the Curry community, and in understanding your options for your sophomore year and beyond.

Academic requirements: Admission is subject to good high school grades

English level: 4.5 IELTS, or TOEFL 50 iBT

Minimum age: 17 years old

Start Dates: August, January and May