Find Success with
American Collegiate
program, designed for aspirational
international students like you.
Start at a world-class university. This first-year 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?
and support at
American Collegiate
Leads to
which Leads to
top-ranked
university
Your Smart Start: American Collegiate at American University
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.
Ricardo Ortegón, Ed.D
American Collegiate is designed specifically for international students who aspire to earn a degree from a prominent college or university in the United States. In addition to completing first-year studies at a prestigious university, students also receive individualized support and guidance to transfer to another top-ranked institution to complete their undergraduate degree.