Programs
Choose from excellent English-language instruction to accelerated certificate programs (ACPs) that update your skills and knowledge in just three months, academic exchanges for university credit, internship experiences, pathways to Optional Practical Training (OPT), and comprehensive preparedness for successful undergraduate and graduate studies.
Explore ProgramsAdvance your English language skills, learn about American culture, and enhance your resume or university applications.
Take undergraduate-level courses in 2, 4, 6, or 8-week sessions taught by UCI faculty or industry experts with our short-term programs to boost your resume or university applications.
Gain in-depth knowledge and skills by earning a professional certificate taught by industry experts and obtain practical work experience through our internship and Optional Practical Training opportunities.
Take select UCI and UCI DCE credit-bearing and transferrable* courses alongside matriculated UCI students.
*Final credit transfer is determined by the student’s current or future institution
Prepare for a successful application to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in the United States by starting at UCI.
Enhance your English language skills, gain a professional certificate, or prepare for a degree with our summer programs. Take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable academic skills and immersive experience in beautiful and sunny Southern California.
- Intensive ESL
- International Summer Program
- Accelerated Certificate Program
- Academic Study Abroad Program (Customized Success Language Track)
- Success Through Academics and Research (Undergraduate or Graduate)
Student Life & Support
In addition to providing world-class education, our helpful team provides you with a wide variety of support services, one-on-one advising, fun planned events and activities, full access to UCI campus resources, and more.
Program Dates
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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Intensive ESL | Jan 10 - Mar 21 | Apr 3 - Jun 13 | Jun 26 - Sep 5 | Oct 2 - Dec 12 |
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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ACP Business Administration | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
ACP Creativity & Product Development | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | ||
ACP Data Analytics for Business | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | ||
ACP Data Science | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
ACP Digital Marketing & Communications | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
ACP International Business Operations & Management | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
ACP International Finance | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
ACP Project Management | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 | ||
ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) | Sep 30 - Dec 13 |
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Fall 2024 | Summer 2024 |
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ACP Internship Experience | Jan 8 - Mar 22 | Apr 1 - Jun 14 | Jun 24 - Sep 6 | Sep 23 - Dec 12 |
TEFL Internship Experience | Jan 12 - Mar 21 | Jun 28 - Sep 5 |
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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USTAR Academic Advancement Track (4 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Dec 13 | Jun 18 - Jun 13, 2025 | Sep 19 - Sep 10, 2025 | |
USTAR Early College Track (3 QTRS) *Length is per academic year | Jan 9 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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GSTAR General Track (2 QTRS) *Length based on admissions eligibility | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Mar 27 - Sep 11 | Jun 18 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 |
GSTAR General Track (3 QTRS) *Length based on admissions eligibility | Jan 4 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Jun 18 - Mar 21, 2025 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
GSTAR Specialized Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Jun 18 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 | |
GSTAR 3+1+1 Track (3 QTRS) | Jun 18 - Mar 21, 2025 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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ASAP General Track (1 QTR) | Jan 4 - Mar 22 | Mar 27 - Jun 14 | Sep 19 - Dec 13 | |
ASAP General Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Mar 27 - Sep 11 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 | |
ASAP General Track (3 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 | |
ASAP CSL Track (2 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Jun 14 | Mar 27 - Sep 11 | Jun 18 - Dec 13 | Sep 19 - Mar 21, 2025 |
ASAP CSL Track (3 QTRS) | Jan 4 - Sep 11 | Mar 27 - Dec 13 | Jun 18 - Mar 21, 2025 | Sep 19 - Jun 13, 2025 |
Program | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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2-Week Academic Session A | Jul 22 - Aug 2 | |||
2-Week Academic Session B | Aug 5 - Aug 16 | |||
2-Week ESL Session A | Aug 5- Aug 16 | |||
2-Week ESL Session B | Aug 19 - Aug 30 | |||
2-Week ESL Session C | Sep 3 - Sep 13 | |||
4-Week Academic Session | Jul 22 - Aug 16 | |||
4-Week Academic Session | Aug 5- Aug 30 |
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