Sample Schedule

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)	EAP* (all skills)
Leadership & Student Development	Leadership & Student Development	Leadership & Student Development	Leadership & Student Development

*English for Academic Purposes

Course Descriptions

English for Academic Purposes - Improve your academic language skills necessary to succeed on an American campus. Receive instruction in all four skill areas. See requirements listed under "How do you complete the UPrep Program."

Leadership & Student Development - Review literature on and engage in knowledge-building and exploratory discussions to create your leadership potential. Participate in a field service experience and showcase your knowledge and experience in a capstone project presentation.

UPrep is intentionally designed for participative learning. Students work with their UPrep and academic advisor to build appropriate coursework skills for the success at Drexel University.

Academic Listening and Speaking Skills Assessed

• Discuss a variety of academic topics in a classroom environment
• Use appropriate verb tenses and advanced grammatical structures in presentations and debates
• Initiate, sustain and close conversations in different academic settings
• Answer main ideas and most detail questions when listening to lectures and other forms of academic discourse

Academic Reading and Writing Skills Assessed

• Write essays with clear introductions, developed body paragraphs, and conclusions
• Incorporate advanced grammatical structures
• Incorporate source material and cite appropriately
• Read and respond to university texts

Students who need extra language preparation prior to matriculation to the university may be recommended for the International Gateway program, which provides a foundation year of English language courses plus academic coursework in preparation for undergraduate study the following fall.

	COST*
UPrep Tuition	$3,672
Part-time University Fee	$150
University Housing	$1,218

*Pricing reflects a five-week estimate for UPrep tuition and housing.
Meals and other living expenses are not included.
The health insurance fee is included in your year-one eBill.

To accept your admission to Drexel University and the UPrep Program, submit the Drexel enrollment form to Drexel University with your $300 non-refundable deposit by May 1. Submit your non-refundable tuition deposit through the Discover Drexel portal.

After you confirm your enrollment with Drexel, the Office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) will reach out to you with detailed instructions on how to apply for your I-20. You can review the information in advance by visiting the New International Students page.

Check your email every day for information from Drexel Enrollment Management, ISSS and your academic department.

You must set up your Drexel University email account to pay tuition, take your math and science placement tests, see your course schedule, and look for other important information.

Go to https://accounts.drexel.edu. Use your Drexel student ID, which is on your acceptance letter.

You must take the online math and science tests in order to help your advisor place you in the correct courses.

• Payments can be made only with credit or debit cards.
• Credit card payments can only be submitted online:
  • Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express ONLY
  • Be sure you have set up your Drexel University Computer Account and have your User ID and Password.
  • All credit card payments are subject to a non-refundable processing fee for each transaction, currently 2.75% (0.0275).

How do I contact the English Language Center?

• Email: uprep@drexel.edu

What is the confirmation deadline for Summer 2021 enrollment?

• The deadline to confirm enrollment is May 1, 2021.

How much does the UPrep program cost?

• Tuition is $3,672.
• The part-time university fee is $150.
• Housing and living expenses are extra; they are not included in these fees.
  

Whom do I contact about my I-20?

• The Drexel Office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) will issue your I-20. You can read more about the process for getting your visa on the New International Students page.

What is the deadline for applying for my I-20?

• ISSS will communicate directly with you regarding all I-20 deadlines.