Summer 2010

The Graduate Preparation Program is an intensive summer course for students who have already been admitted for graduate study at Ohio State or another university and who wish to further improve their English and related academic skills before they begin their graduate program.

Program dates: June 21 – August 21. (Orientation on June 21, classes begin June 23). You should arrive in Columbus no later than June 18.

Curriculum: 16 hours of classes each week. Emphasis on developing strong speaking and listening skills that will help prepare you for success in your graduate study. Advanced reading and writing and general academic skills are also highlighted. Small classes (8-12 students) permit interaction and communicative language learning.

Visa status: You will be sent an I-20 to obtain a student (F-1) visa for your summer study in the American Language Program.

Tuition and fees: $5,350, plus required health insurance of $479. See budget for Graduate Preparation Program student.

Housing: You will be eligible to live in a university dormitory. Off-campus housing is also available.

Eligibility: Admission is limited to students who have been admitted to graduate or professional programs at Ohio State University or another U.S. university. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer-based exam, or 79 on the iBT) is required.

Curriculum

The Graduate Preparation Program curriculum is designed to prepare you for graduate-level study by focusing on the linguistic and academic skills essential for success in an academic curriculum. Class size is kept small (8-12 students). Classes meet four days a week, for four hours each day. Individual sessions with instructors help you work on particular problem areas in pronunciation and writing. The curriculum includes work in listening and speaking, reading and writing, and academic skills.

Listening and Speaking

• pronunciation
• classroom discussion skills
  • building fluency
  • expanding spoken vocabulary
  • classroom discourse (agreeing, disagreeing, seeking clarification, turn-taking, etc.)
• presentations skills
  • key words
  • organization and development of ideas
  • vocal projection
  • use of audio/visual media
• comprehending lectures
• note-taking

Reading and Writing

• academic writing skills
  • effective use of complex sentence structure
  • consistent control of essay structure
  • integration of source material
  • expanding range of sub-technical academic vocabulary
• dealing with extensive reading assignments
  • understanding tone, purpose, intended audience, argument structure, and cultural assumptions

Academic Skills

• using the Ohio State Library system
• understanding assignment types
• issues related to plagiarism and academic honesty
  • paraphrasing
  • source citation
  • appropriate use of quotations

Housing Options

University Dormitories

ALP students can live in one of the University's 24 dormitories, which offer a number of options, ranging from single rooms to suites of rooms with up to eight students. All dormitory rooms have telephones, free cable television and internet connections, refrigerators, and microwave ovens. Students can eat in the University dining halls. See the Housing and Residence Life website.

Dormitories are popular and fill up quickly. It is important to apply in advance. Be sure you indicate on the ALP application that you want a dormitory application sent to you.

Off-Campus Housing

The ALP housing coordinator can help you find off-campus housing when you arrive in Columbus. In addition, the Office of Off-Campus Student Services can provide help in finding a place to live. For information, see the Off-Campus Housing website.

Private Dormitories

Harrison House is a private dormitory directly across the street from the University. You can contact Harrison House by email. Another private dormitory apartment is Jefferson Commons. You can find information about Jefferson Commons at their webpage.

How to Apply

In order to apply, you will need to submit the following:

1. A completed and signed application form.
2. Proof of the financial capability. You will need to complete the Statement of Financial Responsibility (third page of the application form) and submit a bank statement showing sufficient funds for one quarter ($10,219). If the funds are in someone else’s name, that person will need to complete and sign the “financial sponsor” section of the form.
3. A $50 application fee.
4. A photocopy of picture page of your passport.

If you have not been admitted to an Ohio State graduate or professional program, also submit:

1. A copy of your letter of admission for graduate school at another university.
2. A statement of degree from your undergraduate university.

Budget for the American Language Program Student

Applicants to the Graduate Preparation Program must have adequate funds to support their study in ALP for the Summer 2009.

Tuition fee	$5,350
Textbooks (approximate cost)	$250
Health insurance	$479
Maintenance (housing, meals, personal expenses)	$4,140
TOTAL EXPENSES (one quarter)	$10,219

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Health insurance is required by Ohio State University policy. Students are automatically included in the Student Health Insurance Program and the premium of $479 is added to student fees each quarter

Please note: Students must purchase the University health insurance unless they have insurance coverage from a sponsoring government embassy or from a major international organization, or they are covered with U.S.-based insurance as a U.S.-based employee or a dependent of a U.S.-based employee. Travel insurance or any insurance purchased in home country will not satisfy the University requirement.

The Statement of Financial Responsibility on the application form should show sufficient funds to support all living and educational costs for one quarter of study. Applicants who bring their spouse or children must show additional financial support of $2,478 each quarter for the spouse and $1,239 for each child. Optional health insurance for a spouse or family member is available. Insurance is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. Please see web page.

Deadlines

Applications need to be submitted by April 15, 2010. We reserve the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment numbers. If the program is cancelled, you are welcome to study in the most advanced level of the Intensive English Program of the American Language Program.

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