Bridge Program: Diablo Valley College

Application Deadline:   September 15, 2010

The Academic Bridge Program is designed to allow students to successfully transition from study outside of the USA to a full-time academic program.  Our experienced faculty and staff give Academic Bridge Program students the confidence and skills they need in order to succeed.  Students take two pre-selected courses which are transferable to the CSU and UC systems.

Admission requirements: 

- English proficiency

Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) - 57

Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)  - 490 (only accept PBT that are administered in the USA)

IELTS                                             - 5.0

ITEP                                               - 4

- High school graduate or 18 years of age

Program Dates

Oct 21-22                        Arrival & Orientation

Oct 25-Dec 9                   Academic Classes begin

Dec 10                             Activities & Graduation

Classes:

English 162 – Language, Literature and Culture (3 transferable units)

Oceanography 101 – Fundamentals of Oceanography (3 transferable units)

Package Price:     $3800

Includes Tuition, Homestay for 8 weeks (single room, 2 meals during the week, 3 meals during the weekend), processing, placement fees, end of program activities, and some selected activities.

Not included:       medical insurance, airport pick-up, books and materials,

 $50 DVC Application Fee (please include separate payment for DVC)

Deposit:            $400 non-refundable fee to be submitted with application

Some of the benefits of enrolling in the October Bridge Program:

+ Earn 6 transferable units from 2 pre-selected academic courses equipped with study sessions and teacher aides

+ Small class sizes to ensure close interaction with instructors and curriculum understanding

+ Academic Success Seminars

+ Provide students with the opportunity to acclimate to studying in the US and the American class structures before starting the next full semester in Spring

+ Earlier registration for Spring Semester classes at Diablo Valley College

Contact Person:            

For application form and information, please contact Ms. Effie Ip at eip@dvc.edu, Tel: (925) 676-4600, Fax: (925) 676-4200          

www.iec-dvc.org/bridge-programs/october.html

**Seats are limited so please register early.  Schedules and location may vary if additional sections are opened to accommodate students.