| Semester at SDSU |
| Number of weeks |
17 to 19 |
| Hours of instruction |
Varies according to course enrollment per week 12 units minimum undergraduate/nine units graduate |
| Requirements* |
TOEFL 550/213/80 or TOEIC 760 or IELTS 6.5 or CAE A/B or BULATS Level 4 (75) |
| Dates |
August 23-Dec. 14, 2007 (17 weeks)
Jan. 17-May 17, 2008 (17 weeks)
August 21-Dec. 18, 2008 (18 weeks) |
| Also included |
All students have access to a variety of electives, pronunciation clinics, sports and conversation clubs, language and computer labs, personalized student counseling, library, and academic advising. |
| * For questions regarding alternate means of verifying English proficiency, contact the ALI. |
- Business Certificate Program (BCP) - Students with an
advanced level of English proficiency who are enrolled in the Semester at SDSU program
may expand their business knowledge with American students by enrolling in SDSU College
of Business courses.
- Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate (HTM)
- The HTM Program has entered into partnerships with San Diego's finest hospitality and
tourism enterprises to provide students with specialized facilities and experiences that
complete a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience. Includes an internship
within the San Diego tourism industry. Options include: Hotel Operations & Management;
Restaurant Operations & Management; Attractions, Events and Conventions Management;
Global Tourism.
- Additional Semester at SDSU Options
- Students enrolled in the Semester at SDSU program can consider the SDSU certificate
programs in: Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language (ESL), Environmental
Studies, Gerontology, or Women's Studies.
The ALI offers advanced English students an easy way to sample one or two semesters of study at an American university without going through the regular university admissions process.
SDSU offers more than 3,000 class sections each semester in more than 80 different academic fields. A large number of these classes have additional spaces available after SDSU students have enrolled. Semester at SDSU allows foreign students to take advantage of these extra spaces.
Through this program, students can enroll in 12 undergraduate or nine graduate units of SDSU courses. Credits earned are listed on a permanent SDSU transcript and may be transferable to other universities.
Students who are not planning to participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT) can also choose to take a combination of intensive English courses and SDSU courses. For example, some students take an advanced academic writing class designed to help them complete their courses successfully.
Semester at SDSU is for students who have met the TOEFL requirement or who have obtained high scores on the ALI placement tests. Some students who choose to come without an official exam score and do not meet the requirement may need to complete a semester or more of intensive English before enrolling in university courses.
For course descriptions, please visit http://coursecat.sdsu.edu. For sample class schedules of the courses usually offered, go to http://www.sdsu.edu/schedule.html. Please be aware not all courses are offered every semester.
Please note that the ALI cannot guarantee participation in specific university courses. Students enroll in classes on a space-available basis.
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Students successfully completing the Semester at SDSU program for two consecutive semesters are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows international students to work in paid or unpaid positions in the U.S. for up to one year. The ALI immigration advisor will assist you through the process.
OPT is only available to students who have taken full course loads of SDSU classes for two semesters, not those who combined intensive English courses in their program. SDSU courses should be related to the student's major.
Semester at SDSU students may also earn certificates in Business, and Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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 Stefano Intigliletta
Italy
"I liked the responsiveness of my teachers, they were very helpful in helping me to find an internship at GEFI. ALI helped me to learn English and did it in an organized way that allowed me to make the most of my time in San Diego."
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