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IGSP Admissions and Eligibility
IGSP offers the opportunity to take up to one year of full-time undergraduate level coursework and English language study in Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences.
Students enter IGSP through one of three "Gateway" levels based on needs. Each Gateway serves as a framework to guide students in navigating through the requirements and options for studies within the IGSP Program.
Based on English proficiency, some students enter directly into University credit bearing courses (Gateway I). Alternatively, some students begin at Penn's English Language Programs (ELP), refining academic and cross-cultural communication skills prior to beginning university credit coursework (Gateways II and III). Some students may enroll in ELP prior to entering for-credit University courses; other students may combine ELP study and University credit coursework in the same term.
| Gateway I | |
| Educational Requirements | Open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs and to individuals who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Students must have the equivalent of a 3.3 grade point average (on a scale of 0.0-4.0) or higher in prior college level work. |
| Eligibility Details | Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English (TOEFL iBT 104 or higher; no component score lower than 26). |
| Entry Point | At this level, you enter directly into University credit-bearing courses. |
| Continued University Studies | You have the opportunity to continue studying full time in credit courses for one or two additional semesters beyond your first University semester. |
| More Info | Visit Entry Dates, Brochure, or Application for more details on entering the IGSP program. |
| Gateway II | |
| Educational Requirements | Open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs and to individuals who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Students must have the equivalent of a 3.3 grade point average (on a scale of 0.0-4.0) or higher in prior college level work. |
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Eligibility Details |
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English (TOEFL iBT 100 minimum; no component score lower than 20). |
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Entry Point |
At this level, you take advanced English and academic preparation courses for 2 months, then begin University credit-bearing courses. An alternate full-time option is to simultaneously take part-time advanced English and academic preparation and part-time credit courses. |
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Continued University Studies |
You have the opportunity to continue studying full time in credit courses for one or two additional semesters beyond your first University semester. |
| More Info | Visit Entry Dates, Brochure, or Application for more details on entering the IGSP program. |
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Gateway III |
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| Educational Requirements |
Open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs and to individuals who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Students must have the equivalent of a 3.3 grade point average (on a scale of 0.0-4.0) or higher in prior college level work. |
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Eligibility Details |
Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English (TOEFL iBT 90–99). |
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Entry Point |
At this level, you study academic English and study skills for one semester (4 months) before you begin your University credit-bearing courses. |
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Continued University |
You have the opportunity to continue studying full time in credit courses for one or two additional semesters beyond your first University semester. |
| More Info | Visit Entry Dates, Brochure, or Application for more details on entering the IGSP program. |
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