International Direct
Students who qualify for full degree-seeking status are able to take advantage of the International Direct process. Designed to help international students adjust and adapt to find greater success, the international direct process offers cultural, professional and linguistic support during your first year on campus. We will help you select and enroll in the right classes for your major.
Direct Admission students also have access to a dedicated career advisor who will provide classes, workshops and counseling to help prepare you for internships and eventual career success. We give you the tools to navigate the university experience and avoid many of the pitfalls that new international students often fall into.
- First-Year Program Length: 2 semesters
- Program Curriculum: Flexible
- Credits Earned Toward Degrees: 24-30+
Semester 1
The International Student in the University
Carolina Core: Lab science course
Carolina Core: Math course
Carolina Core: Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding (choose from three courses)
Carolina Core: English 101 Academic track course
Semester 2
The International Student in the University II
Carolina Core: History course
Carolina Core: Math course
Carolina Core: Art course
Carolina Core: English 102 Academic track course
- GPA Requirement: 3.0
- One of these scores:
- Minimum TOEFL®: 77+
- Minimum IELTS™: 6.5+
- Minimum iTEP: 4.5+
Don’t meet these requirements? The Academic Accelerator Program or Extended Accelerator Program might be a better fit for you.
*Note that colleges may set higher minimums for consideration of admission to certain programs. Please refer to the college’s requirements for additional information.