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Global ACE Preparatory Program

The Global ACE (Academic & Cultural Enhancement) program is designed as an elective preparatory pre-degree program for international undergraduate students who meet the minimum requirements for university admission but did not meet the criteria for the competitive fall freshman class. Students enrolled at USF via this alternative entry program benefit from enhanced academic and cultural support services, dedicated coaching and advising, and cohort-style coursework maps. Global ACE students complete a set of courses that prepare them for their degree-program in a supportive environment via the USF World Academic Programs and International Student Support teams in the Global Student Center.

Global ACE benefits:

    • Alternative admission entry option
    • Enhanced learning support and academic coaching
    • Easy adaptation/smooth transition for students to establish academic and cultural foundation before the undergraduate degree program
    • Courses apply to the intended major/degree program ensuring a seamless transition to university education

Global ACE students enroll in a full-time course load that is similar to the first semester of their intended degree program. Upon successful completion of the prescribed preparatory program, Global ACE students will be eligible to matriculate into a degree-seeking program of study.

For more information, please contact world-accessprograms@usf.edu.

Study@USF

The Study@USF program allows for international students who meet USF English proficiency requirements to enroll in undergraduate credit classes as non-degree-seeking students for up to two semesters on a space-available basis.

Study@USF benefits:

    • Earn USF credits that are transferrable to any institution
    • Explore courses that may not be available at current university or home country
    • Experience USF and the Tampa Bay area, including cultural and personal enrichment opportunities
    • Dedicated academic coaching

Enrollment is on a space-available basis and requires students to have met any course prerequisites and/or secure department or instructor approval for permitted courses. Typical coursework available will come from general education courses.

Study@USF students have dedicated academic and cultural support via the International Student Support Center and will have access to all registered student services and activities, including USF ID cards, library, recreation center, and student health services.

For more information, please contact world-accessprograms@usf.edu.