Provisional Programs
Undergraduate Preparation Program (UPrep)
The University Preparation Program –UPrep– is a five-week summer orientation for international undergraduate students. The UPrep program prepares incoming students for academic study at Drexel University. During the summer program, students receive a comprehensive orientation to Drexel which includes courses in English for academic purposes and cultural activities.
Students cannot directly apply to the University Preparation Program. Students must be referred to the program by the University Admissions Office. Students who are accepted directly into the UPrep program through Drexel University must successfully complete all courses and activities as preparation to start their studies at Drexel.
| Estimated costs | Half Term |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $65 |
| Tuition | $3,289 |
| Drexel University Fee | $150 |
| Health Insurance Fee - estimate1 | $350 |
| Room and Board - estimate2 | $2,123 |
| Total | $5,977 |
*All costs are subject to change.
1Health Insurance estimate. Estimated costs for Health Insurance. IMPORTANT: all full-time students must demonstrate proof of health insurance each year by enrolling in, or waiving, the Drexel English Language Center Health Insurance Plan at the beginning of each term.
2Room and Board estimate. Estimated costs for off-campus room and board.
Other Costs
It is important to remember that there may be other costs to consider during your education. Some of these include books, which vary by program, a computer for personal use, transportation and miscellaneous personal costs.
| Term | Program Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Jul 25 - Aug 29 |
| Fall 2025 | Oct 24 - Dec 5 |
| Winter 2026 | Feb 6 - Mar 13 |
| Summer 2026 | Jul 24 - Aug 28 |
| Fall 2026 | Oct 26 - Dec 4 |
| Winter 2027 | Feb 8 - Mar 12 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Graduate Preparation Program (GradPrep)
The Drexel Graduate Preparation program prepares academically qualified students for the challenges of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the American graduate school environment. This program consists of advanced coursework in academic reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as graduate academic skills. Upon successful completion of the intensive program, students may matriculate into their graduate program in the following term. Students can enroll in Winter, Spring or Summer Terms. The length of the program is 5 weeks.
Students take 21 hours of class in the three core skills of academic English: Listening/Speaking, Writing/Grammar and Reading/Vocabulary. Workshops on Drexel resources and campus life, regular meetings with the Graduate Preparation advisor, feedback from instructors, and free language tutoring also help students maximize their communication gains.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Drexel Graduate Preparation is by direct application to Drexel University Graduate Admissions only. Master's degree graduate students who qualify academically and need to improve their English language proficiency may be offered provisional admission to study in the Graduate Preparation program.
Admissions Timeline
Students interested in Graduate Preparation are encouraged to submit their documents to Drexel Graduate Admissions as early as possible to allow for the appropriate review.
| Term | Program Dates |
|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Feb 6 - Mar 13 |
| Spring 2026 | May 1 - Jun 5 |
| Summer 2026 | Jul 24 - Aug 28 |
| Winter 2027 | Feb 8 - Mar 12 |
| Spring 2027 | May 3 - Jun 4 |
| Summer 2027 | Jul 26 - Aug 27 |
*All dates are subject to change.