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.
English + ASU Credit
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.
| Milestone | Fall A 2026 | Fall B 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Week Session | August 13 - October 9, 2026 | October 8 - December 9, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | July 13, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
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:
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based test):
- For exams taken before January 21, 2026: 57 iBT TOEFL
- For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: 3.5 TOEFL iBT
- IELTS: 5.5
If you do not meet the English proficiency requirement, you can join Global Launch Campus Immersion or Online Immersion 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.
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** | Rates by dormitory | |
| Textbooks | $250 | $500 |
| Meals | Meal plans | |
*Health Insurance can vary between $200–$300, depending on the session. The listed cost is only an estimate.
**Housing costs are an estimate and based on availability and placement.
Participate in English + ASU Credit
The English + ASU Credit option is exclusively offered for special groups.
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Common questions
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.
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.
No. English + ASU Credit requires that all classes are attended in person, i.e. “Campus Immersion”.
Yes, in addition to applying for admission to the Global Launch Campus Immersion 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.
- Visit the ASU Course Catalog.
- Go to “Class Search” for the semester you will attend.
- In the 'Results' section:
- For “Level”, choose “Lower division”.
- In "More Filters", 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.
