Curry College, First Year, International Freshman Year

Required Modules:

• Academic English/Reading, Writing, Research
• College level Math
• Fundamentals of Communication

Major Courses:

• Introduction to Business
• Human Resource Management

General Education Courses and Electives:

• Discovering Boston
• Introduction to Sociology
• Arts Immersion
• Introduction to Psychology
• Music of the World
• The Sciences

Additional Support Classes:

• English for Academic Purposes
• University Success Class

Workshop (1 hour\week):

You will explore how your interests relate to different majors and to possible careers. You will complete college research to discover best-fit universities. Then you will bring your self-assessment and research together by writing a college transfer essay with personal guidance from experienced writing instructors.

Seminar (1 1/2 hours/week):

This group seminar gives you an introduction to higher education in the United States. There is also time set aside for college visits, partner college fairs, and individual interviews with senior college admissions officers.

Transfer lab (1 hour/week):

The ONCAMPUS staff leads you through the transfer application process step-by-step. You will get practical experience completing every component of the application together in a computer lab - including listing activities, ordering official college transcripts, assigning faculty recommendations, and requesting a college official's report.

Optional SAT/ACT preparation:

Although our partner universities do not require SAT or ACT results, some US universities require these exam scores as part of your application. ONCAMPUS Boston offers a 20-hour intensive SAT\ACT preparation course to help students succeed on these standardized tests.

Completed in one semester, this course comes at a minimal additional cost and prepares students to take the exam which is offered at a number of nearby locations.

Academic Advising:

You will attend one-on-one academic and transfer advising meetings during your two semesters in the program. ONCAMPUS Boston's holistic approach to advising gives you the support you need to succeed in classes, in extra-curricular activities, in the Curry community, and in understanding your options for your sophomore year and beyond.