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Coursework, culture and campus engagement
US-USA offers an exciting study abroad opportunity for international students interested in experiencing life at one of America’s oldest universities.
- Join student clubs,
- attend sports games,
- use sports facilities such as tennis, squash and racquetball courts, state-of the art gym, Olympic-sized swimming pool, rock climbing wall,
- attend concerts, lectures and theatre performances.
Sample Schedule of a Typical Week
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 8:30-10 a.m. | University class | University class |
Excursions to New York, Washington, D.C. Attend a concert Cheer on the Blue Hens during sporting events |
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| 10:30 a.m.-noon | English for Academic Purposes | English for Academic Purposes | English for Academic Purposes | English for Academic Purposes | English for Academic Purposes | |
| 1-2 p.m. | Discussion class | Discussion class | ||||
| 3-4:30 p.m. | University class | University class | ||||
| Evening | Student club activity | Student club activity | Movie night | International Coffee Hour |
Academic Content Courses
US-USA students choose two courses (subject to availability):
Examples
- Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Art History: Myth, Religion, and Art
- Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime
- Public Speaking & Professional Presentation
- Pre-Calculus or Calculus
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- The Leadership Challenge
- Geological Hazards and their Human Impact
- World Regional Geography
- Introduction to American Politics
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Physics
Discussion Classes
US-USA students attend 1 hour of discussion classes per week for each academic content course.
The purpose of the discussion class is to review the content from the course lectures, receive feedback on upcoming assignments, and clarify any questions.
Program Dates
Upcoming Dates:
May 2 – August 16, 2024
August 21 – December 13, 2024
January 3 – April 25, 2025
May 1 – August 15, 2025
August 20 – December 12, 2025
Price
Semester Cost 2024-2025
| Program Costs | Per Student |
| Tuition | |
| One ELI Course & Two University Content Courses | $10, 368 |
| Required Fees* | |
| University Student Health Center Fee | 358 |
| Health Insurance (ELI GeoBlue Plan – Mandatory) | 660 |
| International Student Service Fee** | 200 |
| Carpenter Sports Center Fee | 52 |
| Housing & Meals | |
| Housing in homestay (includes breakfast, dinner & transportation to campus) Move-in – the Saturday prior to semster beginning. Move-out Saturday following graduation. Early move-in or late departure will incur additional cost. | 4,209 |
| Lunches on Campus (weekdays) | 1,129 |
| Textbooks | 350 |
| Program Transportation | |
| Two Cultural Trips – (example: Washington, DC; New York City) | Included |
| Total Homestay option with meals | US$ 17,326 |
Optional Additional Costs
| Meals in Dining Hall (subject to change) | |
| Breakfast | 10.70 |
| Lunch | 15.05 |
| Dinner | 18.05 |
| Brunch (Sat/Sun) | 15.50 |
*Fees based on Academic Year 2024-2025 costs and are subject to change
Ready to apply?
Apply for University Semester USA today!