1. Drexel International Gateway Philadelphia, PA

2. Gateway Program Director
Travis Harman

3. Communications Coordinator
Massah Lahai

4. The ELC Family

5. Purpose of Visit Meet agency representatives
Maintain the Scholar Education Services relationship
Explain the Gateway program
Stress the importance of complete information
Discuss importance of having student contact information
Purpose of Visit

6. An undergraduate conditional admission program to Drexel University
3-4 terms of study that include:
Intensive academic English
University credit courses
IELTS or TOEFL preparation
Academic advising
Community Bridge activities
What is Gateway?

7. Program Courses

8. Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing levels are assigned after placement tests.
Test preparation classes
are based on original entrance test.
Language Courses

9. IELTS administered every month on Drexel campus: www.drexel.edu/elc
TOEFL administered weekly in Philadelphia area:
(After the ELC becomes an iBT test center , students must take the TOEFL iBT at Drexel.)
Testing

10. Students are required to show steady progress in ALL courses.
For English Language Center courses, they must:
 Achieve final grade of 75% (C) in all courses
Satisfy attendance requirements to maintain I-20 status
For Drexel courses, they must:
Achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA (C) IN EACH COURSE
Achieve a 2.50 or 2.75 cumulative GPA by the end of the program, depending on the selected major
For the TOEFL iBT and IELTS, they must obtain these scores:
  Fall Winter Spring Summer
TOEFL iBT
IELTS
If any of the above criteria are not met, students will be allowed ONE term to improve (a probationary term).
Students not meeting progression criteria in the next term may be advised out of the program.
Progress in Gateway

11. Drexel Matriculation Requirements
Complete at least 3 terms of the GATEWAY Program
And
Achieve cumulative GPA of 2.5 (C+/B-) or 2.75 (B/B-) in Drexel University courses and 75% (C) in English Language Center courses
 Reach standardized test scores as required by the Admissions Office
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
Satisfy Community Bridge requirements
Obtain a letter of recommendation from the ELC
Drexel Matriculation Requirements

12. Intercultural Community Bridge
An extracurricular component of the Gateway program
Community Bridge provides participants with opportunities to learn about different cultures as well as a chance to share their unique experiences with each other. There are opportunities to:
practice English
learn about Drexel University and Philadelphia
form relationships with members of the Drexel University and Philadelphia community
Students are placed into a community family:
Three Gateway students
One matriculated Drexel University student
One Drexel University employee or Philadelphia community member
Families meet once a month to do activities in the city
Intercultural Community Bridge

13. New York & Washington D.C.

14. Philadelphia Chinatown

15. Professional Sports

16. Performance data
Gateway Graduates

17. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be academically qualified
Gateway is not designed for students with college/university experience.
Have standardized English proficiency test scores in the following range:
TOEFL score from 53 to 73/78 (62 for Winter)
IELTS score from 5.0 to 5.5/6.0 (5.5 for Winter)
These are minimum standards for consideration, but do not guarantee admission.
Eligibility Requirements

18. How to Apply The student must complete the online application.
Submit the following documents:
Official high school transcripts (including 9th grade – third year or junior middle school). Transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope
TOEFL or IELTS score report
Completed Financial Certification and I-20 Application
Bank statement showing minimum required funds
Photocopy of student’s passport biographical page
$100 application fee
How to Apply

19. addresses
Other forms of communication
Student Contact Info

20. Questions?

21. Accounting
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Animation and Visual Effects
Fashion Design
Anthropology
Film and Video
Architectural Engineering
Finance
Art History
Game Design and Production
Behavioral Health Counseling
General Business
Biological Sciences
Geoscience
Biomedical Engineering
Graphic Design
Business Analytics
Health Sciences
Business and Engineering
Health Services Administration
Chemical Engineering
History
Chemistry
Hospitality Management
Civil Engineering
Information Systems
Communication
Interactive Digital Media
Computer Engineering
Interior Design
Computer Science
International Area Studies
Computing and Security Technology
International Business
Construction Management
Learning, Culture and Technology
Criminology and Justice Studies
Legal Studies
Culinary Arts and Science
Management Information Systems
Custom-Designed Major
Marketing
Dance
Materials Science and Engineering
Data Science
Mathematics
Design and Merchandising
Mechanical Engineering
Economics
Music Industry
Electrical Engineering
Nutrition and Foods
Elementary Education
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Engineering
Philosophy
Engineering Technology
English
Entertainment and Arts Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science

22. Drexel Prerequisites

23. Tuition and Fees 3 terms 4 terms Tuition
 Estimated costs
3 terms
4 terms
Tuition
Includes ELC and Drexel classes
$24,775
$34,230
Estimated Living Costs – off campus
(housing, food, books, personal expenses)
$11,695
$15,560
Estimated Living Costs – on campus
$20,377
$27,136
Fees (health insurance, immunization, university activities)
$2,340
$2,935
Total – off campus
$38,910
$52,825
Total – on campus
$47,592
$64,401

24. Drexel Tuition and Fees
 Estimated costs
Tuition
Fees
4 and 5 year Programs (per year)
$46,386
$2,370

25. Drexel Housing There is availability for Drexel housing
To live in a residence hall, you must register for all terms, from September/January to June
A meal plan is required
Drexel Housing

26. Drexel Co-ops

27. Drexel Co-ops