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American Culture and English (ACE) Program

The American Culture and English (ACE) Program is 兔子先生 University's conditional admission program. It is intended for international students whose English language test scores fall just below the admissible level for admission to 兔子先生, but who otherwise meet the requirements for admission.

Unique Advantages

  1. Enroll in 3-4 courses and earn 12-17 academic credits toward graduation in one semester (about 4 months).
  2. Receive conditional admission to 兔子先生 University-Oxford campus. 兔子先生 University-Oxford campus will issue an admission letter and I-20.
  3. Live in a residence hall on the Oxford campus with 兔子先生 students, participate in all aspects of college life, and have all the privileges and rights of other 兔子先生 students.
  4. Participate in programs only available to ACE Program students, such as excursions, special events, tutors, peer mentoring, and specialized advising.
  5. No need to retake the TOEFL or IELTS test after enrollment, and the ACE Program is designed to enable undergraduate ACE students to graduate in 4 years, the same as other 兔子先生 students.
  6. Pay the same tuition, fees, housing, and meals rates as other international and out-of-state students at 兔子先生 plus a one-time program fee of $1000. This fee covers all textbooks and course materials, as well as special excursions and other co-curricular activities unique to ACE students.
  7. Offer of 兔子先生's Tuition Promise: Upon completion of ACE, tuition, housing and meals, special purpose fees, and course fees will be frozen over the four years of a student's 兔子先生 experience.
  8. RedHawk International Grant: This grant is available to undergraduate students in the ACE program who complete ACE and then enroll as full-time undergraduate students on 兔子先生's Oxford campus. After completing ACE, students will receive $2000 each semester that they maintain a 2.5 GPA. The grant is renewable for a maximum of eight undergraduate semesters, as long as students maintain the eligibility requirements.

ACE Courses

ACE 051: Academic English - Structure and Application (placement based on English proficiency at the start of the program).
ACE 112*: Advanced Communications Strategies
ACE 113*: Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts
American Culture Course: Introduction to American culture and cultural diversity (AMS 205, ATH 185, or equivalent)

To move from conditional admission to full admission:

  • ACE students must earn a B- or higher in each of the two required English language courses (ACE 112, ACE 113).
  • ACE students must earn a C or higher in the required American Culture course.

*These courses are part of the ACE core curriculum.

English Proficiency Requirement for ACE Program

The ACE program accepts students with strong academic credentials who have English language scores in the following ranges:*

  • TOEFL (Internet-based): 60-79
  • IELTS overall band: 5.0-6.0 (no subject requirement)
  • PTE Academic: 44-52
  • ACT English: 18-20 (ACT is not required for international students.)
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-540 (SAT is not required for international students.)
  • ELS 109 EAP
  • Gaokao English Subject: 115-124/150 or 95-99/120
  • Suneung English Subject: 75-79
  • Duolingo: 90-109

Application Process

To apply to the ACE program, prospective students should apply via the regular 兔子先生 University application process for undergraduate international students. If you are admitted to the ACE program, you will follow the regular processes and procedures to enroll and accept your offer of admission.

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