English + ASU Credit

Improve your English language proficiency and intercultural communication, expand your world view, boost your resume, experience American college life and earn university credit at the same time.

Study on campus at a top American university

The global workforce continues to transform and it’s important to gain the skills you need to stay competitive, expand your impact and even impress potential employers. Through Global Launch at Arizona State University, you can improve your English proficiency and earn undergraduate credit from a world-renowned university to transfer back to your home institution.

Course details

*Students with an intermediate level of English will need one additional semester of English before enrolling in their ASU for-credit courses.

Timeline of study

The English + ASU Credit option is administered over the course of one semester (16 weeks). You will split your time between the Global Launch English language program and your ASU undergraduate degree course throughout the semester.

The Global Launch English language program offers six levels: basic through advanced. It takes 8 weeks to complete one level. The English + ASU Credit option is only offered to participants at the advanced level. Students may enroll in as many English language sessions as needed to achieve the Advanced 1 level before transitioning into English + ASU Credit.

The English + ASU Credit option is available in the fall and spring semesters only. Dates are subject to change at any time without notice.

	Fall A 2023	Fall B 2023	Spring A 2024
8-Week Session	Aug. 10 - Oct. 6, 2023	Oct. 5 - Dec. 6, 2023	Jan. 3 - Feb. 28, 2024
Application Deadline	July 18, 2023	Sept. 5, 2023	Dec. 3, 2023

Academic requirements

While there are no GPA or academic admissions requirements for the English + ASU Credit option, the academic expectations of being a student at Global Launch and ASU are very high and demand strong academic skills including reading and synthesizing coursework, writing academic papers, conducting research and using problem solving skills in collaboration with other students in class.

English proficiency requirements

You must demonstrate one of the following to be eligible for the English + ASU Credit option.

57 iBT TOEFL
5.5 IELTS score
Earned admission into the Advanced 1 level of the Global Launch English language program

If you do not meet the English proficiency requirement, you can join Global Launch English language program in the Basic or Intermediate levels, and take classes until you qualify for the Advanced 1 level.

What is my English level?

To participate in the English + ASU Credit option, you will need an advanced level of English proficiency. If you do not meet the English proficiency requirement, you can join the Global Launch English language program in the Basic or Intermediate levels, and take classes until the English proficiency requirement for English + ASU Credit has been met (through a test score or completion of Intermediate 2).

Do you know your current level of English?

Global Launch has a free language diagnostic tool below which students can take to get an indication of how long they can expect to study at the Global Launch English language program. Actual placement into a level is determined by a separate required English Placement Test.

Take our free English test

Students enrolled in the English + ASU Credit option pay the Global Launch English language program costs and the cost of one 3-credit ASU class, separately.

Please note that additional fees may apply based on the ASU for-credit course you select.

Costs	*Study English for one* session**	*Study English for two* sessions**
Global Launch English tuition	$2,950	$5,900
ASU 3-credit course (one semester)	-	$4,500
Health Insurance*	$250	$500
Student Services and Technology Access	$575	$1150
Global Launch application fee (One time payment)	$125	$125
Non-degree ASU application fee (One time payment)	$85	$85
Total	$3,985	$12,260
Additional costs
Housing**	$4,500	$9,000
Textbooks	$250	$500
Meals	$1,212	2,425

*Health Insurance can vary between $200–$300 depending on the session. The listed cost is only an estimate.
**Housing costs are only an estimate and are based on availability and placement. Visit the ASU housing website for rates listed by dormitory.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If I meet the English proficiency requirement for English + ASU Credit, can I skip the English Language program and study directly at ASU?

Prospective students who wish to go directly to ASU outside of the Global Launch English language program would be considered regular international students and would need to meet all standard ASU admission requirements.

Can I participate if my English language ability is below 57 iBT TOEFL?

An applicant who has not met the English language proficiency requirement for English + ASU Credit will be invited to join the Global Launch English language program and will not be able to take an ASU class until the required English proficiency is attained. Global Launch has a free language diagnostic test which students can take to get an indication of how long they can expect to study at the Global Launch English language program.

Can I take my English + ASU Credit courses online?

No. English + ASU Credit requires that all classes are attended in person, i.e. “campus immersion”.

Do I need to apply to ASU to participate in the English + ASU Credit option?

Yes, in addition to applying for admission to the Global Launch English language program, students will also apply to ASU as a non-degree student and will not need to provide high school or college transcripts during the application process.

Can I check availability of ASU classes for the semester I plan to attend?”

1. Go to the Course Catalog page https://catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/courses

2. Click “Search classes” for the semester you will attend.

3. For “Academic Level”, choose “lower division”. For “Colleges and Schools”, choose “Liberal Arts and Sciences”.

It is important to note that course selection and enrollment are dependent on your English language program class schedule.