American Collegiate DC in Washington

• Location: Washington, USA
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of students: more than 14 300
• Type: mixed.

American Collegiate is an institution in the District of Columbia that offers more than 65 courses of various orientations, including business, international relations and communications. All classes are conducted by teachers of the American University. About 14,300 students study on campus, 13% of whom are foreigners.

After completing the program, students have applied knowledge and are transferred to the bachelor's degree in the best of the higher institutions of the USA, Great Britain and around the world.

Online learning at American Collegiate takes place using the Live platform: in real time, students remotely study the material through lectures, seminars and practical exercises.

• Washington is on the list of the 100 best places to live.
• Washington is the fourth most educated city in the United States.

The institution provides students with off-campus housing: one- or two-bedroom apartments for double occupancy.

Detailed description of the residential complex:

• The distance to the campus is 1.1 miles.
• Location in Glover Park - the historic district of the city, favorite of tourists.
• Buildings from two to three floors, apartments in the "garden" style.
• All utility bills, WiFi are included in the price.
• The apartments are furnished, equipped with kitchens and bathrooms.
• Round-the-clock fitness center.
• Courtyard with grill areas.
• Laundry.

Accommodation here will cost students 10 535-11 150 $ per semester during the year, 6775-7150 $ - in the summer. On average, students spend about $ 22,300 a year on accommodation.

In their free time, students will be able to:

• Visit more than 20 world-famous museums with free admission,
• Participate in global non-profit organizations in the field of politics,
• Watch the games of four professional football teams at the famous sports stadiums,
• Attend concerts of live music, performing arts and a variety of lectures from leading representatives of different spheres of life.

There are many restaurants in the city, some of them are open around the clock. Students will be able to taste dishes of different nationalities: hamburgers, fresh seafood, Ethiopian cuisine and much more.

• The American University is included in the list of the 100 best national universities.
• Washington is a city representing the top 10 college campuses.
• Programs can be completed online.
• Easy admission to the bachelor's degree after the end of the course.

The campus of American University, where American College classes are held, is located in Washington. Near the educational buildings there are famous museums, restaurants of international cuisine, theaters and sports grounds.

The capital of the United States , Washington - is known for its commitment to tradition and American history, international politics and diverse proposals in the field of art and culture.

The campus is located in the northwestern part of the city. Thanks to the transport network, students have the opportunity to visit different parts of Washington and explore the sights. You can get around the city by subway, bicycles, rented Zipcar cars or taxis provided by Uber, Lyft.

The road to the three airports will take from 20 to 60 minutes. National trains and buses are also available to students, taking them to New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other parts of the country.

For education on campus, bright and spacious classrooms with computers, interactive whiteboards and projectors, as well as areas for recreation, sports and extracurricular activities are prepared.

Eduaction takes place in semesters:

• Summer: May-August,
• Autumn: October-December,
• Spring: January-May.

In autumn, students take exams - from October to December.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals – about $ 28,000 per year,
• Books, consumables,
• Personal spending.

Step-by-step admission to American Collegiate:

• Fill in the application by providing the required documents,
• After confirmation of enrollment, it is necessary to send an I-20 request form, confirmation of solvency,
• Apply for an F-1 student visa.

If an applicant chooses to study in an online format, he needs to:

• Get the orientation calendar,
• Activate the e-mail attached to the personal account on the site,
• Send a sample record in English,
• Pay for tuition,
• Purchase a second monitor if the program requires it,
• Download the necessary applications: Google Chrome, Zoom,
• Fill in profiles in UCommons, Miro Whiteboards,
• Buy equipment: headphones, microphone, video camera,
• Order textbooks.

Graduates of the college enter many prestigious institutions of higher education. Admission results for 2021:

• Adelphi University – 1 student,
• American University – 24 students,
• Bentley University – 4 students,
• Boston College – 3 students,
• George Washington University – 14 students,
• University of Massachusetts Armhurst – 2 students.

Also in the list of host universities includes:

• Binghamton University,
• Babson College,
• Arizona State University,
• Baylor University,
• Boston University,
• Pratt Institute and many others.

To enroll in the American Collegiate, you must meet the requirements of:

• Certificate of secondary (full) education with an average score of 3.5,
• English language test results: IELTS (from 5.0), TOEFL (from 60-67),
• Personal documents: valid passport, student visa, medical insurance.

Applications can be made before the start of each of the semesters:

• Autumn – July 15,
• Spring – December 1,
• Summer – March 30.

Those who successfully complete the American Collegiate Live – Honors program, but are not admitted to one of the best universities, receive a refund of the cost of the program - $ 5,000 per semester - in accordance with the following levels:

• Admission to the university with a rating of 51-100: 25% return,
• Admission to the university with a rating of 101-150: 50% return,
• University admission below 150: 100% refund.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision