Find Success with
American Collegiate

American Collegiate is a unique transfer
program, designed for aspirational
international students like you.

Start at a world-class university. This undergraduate transfer program at American University prepares you to transfer into another highly-ranked university — the one that best fits your goals.

Adapt to U.S. university culture. You will develop the academic and cultural skills to succeed at any U.S. university. You’ll even get English-language help specific to your classes.

Find the best university for you. American Collegiate includes one-on-one counseling and personalized support to help you select and transfer to another top university.

Transfer with confidence. American Collegiate is the only U.S. university transfer program that guarantees acceptance to another top-100 partner school if you maintain your academic performance criteria. *

* Once you successfully complete the American Collegiate program, you will be advised on applying to transfer universities. You are assured admission to at least one Affiliated University, but only if you meet the Affiliated University’s progression criteria. Please see terms and conditions for more details

How does the American Collegiate program work?

2-4 semesters
of studies and support at
American Collegiate

Leads to

Seamless transfer

which Leads to

Success at a
top-ranked
university

Your Smart Start: American Collegiate at American University

One of the most important reasons students choose American Collegiate is the program’s host university. Students spend their first year of their undergraduate level program learning from AU’s internationally recognized faculty, all while enjoying the vibrant, global culture of Washington, DC.
#105

Best National Universities
(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

100+

countries

International students at American
University come from 100+ countries

Located in Washington, DC, close to
museums, international dining, theatres, and sports

The Benefits of Transferring

Improve your GPA and English skills

to strengthen your application to other top schools.

Experience more of the U.S.

by completing your degree at another school.

Transfer academic credits

from American to your new university.

**National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

American Collegiate Partner Colleges & Universities

Auburn University
Auburn University
Ranked
#115
National University
(U.S. News & World Report)
Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Ranked
#147
National University
(U.S. News & World Report)
American University
American University
Ranked
#78
National University
(U.S. News & World Report)
Binghamton University
Binghamton University
Binghamton University - State University of New York
Ranked
#80
National University
(U.S. News & World Report)
Dickinson College
Dickinson College
Ranked
#51
National Liberal Arts College
(U.S. News & World Report)
Franklin and Marshall
Franklin and Marshall
Ranked
#36
National Liberal Arts Colleges
(U.S. News & World Report)
University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific
Ranked
#106
National University
(U.S. News & World Report)
Sewanee
Sewanee
Ranked
#49
National Liberal Arts Colleges
(U.S. News & World Report)
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Ranked
#46
Top Public University
(U.S. News & World Report)