American University Experience: 1-2 Semesters

International students may study for one to two consecutive semesters through the American University Experience at 色色啦 Michigan University! American University Experience students study in English and live on campus with other 色色啦 students. 

 

Benefits of American University Experience   

  • Three study abroad students sitting in the grass on a sunny day on the 色色啦 campus.
    American University Experience students can explore the campus, culture and community of 色色啦 Michigan University for one to two consecutive semesters.
    Study for one or two consecutive semesters at 色色啦.
  • Study in English.
  • Select courses not available at your home university from 150 undergraduate programs or from select graduate programs.
  • Reasonable tuition.
  • Free airport pickup from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
  • On-campus housing with 色色啦 students.

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Program Information 

CELCIS student takes a moment to pose for a photo while leaving the CELCIS office.
Students with TOEFL scores between 52 and 70 iBT can enroll in the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CECLIS) and regular classes concurrently.

Eligibility requirements

  • Undergraduate students鈥擟umulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Graduate students鈥擟umulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • TOEFL score of 52 iBT (undergraduates) or 80 iBT (graduates) to enroll in at least some 色色啦 academic courses.
  • TOEFL score of below 52 iBT (undergraduates) or 80 iBT (graduates) to enroll in 色色啦's Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) (ESL classes).
  • Exceptions can only be made with prior approval from the 色色啦 Haenicke Institute for Global Education.

Review the specifics of English language requirements for study at 色色啦.

Program Fees Per Semester

Estimated program fees for undergraduate and graduate study are based on full-time status and do not include home-institution rates. 

Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: 2023-2024
 ESL (CELCIS) OnlyDual Enrollment Pathway:
(ESL (CELCIS + University coursework))
University Coursework Only
(12-15 credits)
TOEFL iBT:
IELTS:
Duolingo:
Below 52
Below 5.5
Below 80
52 - 60
5.5*
85
61 - 70
5.5*
95
71 or higher
6.0 or higher
100 or higher
Tuition and program fees*
(Rate may be different for colleges with differential tuition)
$6,075$8,599$9,450$10,301
On-campus housing and meals (required)$5,910$5,910$5,910$5,910
Books and incidentals$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Health insurance$1,500$1,500$1,500$1,500
Estimated program fee for one semester$14,685$17,209$18,060$18,911

   *Students with an IELTS of 5.5 and a writing subscore of less than 5.0 will be placed in Pathway 1.  Students with an IELTS of 5.5 and a writing subscore of 5.0 and above will be placed in Pathway

Estimated Undergraduate Program Fee: 2024-2025
 ESL (CELCIS) OnlyDual Enrollment Pathway:
(ESL (CELCIS + University coursework))
University Coursework Only
(12-15 credits)
TOEFL iBT:
IELTS:
Duolingo:
Below 52
Below 5.5
Below 80
52 - 60
5.5*
85
61 - 70
5.5*
95
71 or higher
6.0 or higher
100 or higher
Tuition and program fees*
(Rate may be different for colleges with differential tuition)
$6,075$7,726$8,683$10,312
On-campus housing and meals (required)$6,310$6,310$6,310$6,310
Books and incidentals$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Health insurance$1,500$1,500$1,500$1,500
Estimated program fee for one semester$15,085$16,736$17,693$19,322

 

Estimated Graduate Program Fee: 2023-2024
 ESL (CELCIS) OnlyDual Enrollment Pathway
(ESL (CELCIS + University coursework))
University Coursework Only 
(9 credits)
TOEFL iBT:
IELTS:
Duolingo:
Below 52
Below 5.5
Below 80
52 - 60
5.5*
85
61 - 70
5.5*
95
80 or higher
6.5 or higher
115 or higher
Tuition and program fees*
(Rate may be different for colleges with differential tuition)
$6,075$7,507$9,539$8,117
On-campus housing and meals (required)$5,910$5,910$5,910$5,910
Books and incidentals$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Health insurance$1,500$1,500$1,500$1,500
Estimated program fee for one semester$14,685$16,117$18,149$16,727

*Students with an IELTS of 5.5 and a writing subscore of less than 5.0 will be placed in Pathway 1.  Students with an IELTS of 5.5 and a writing subscore of 5.0 and above will be placed in Pathway 2.

Estimated Graduate Program Fee: 2024 - 2025
 ESL (CELCIS) OnlyDual Enrollment Pathway
(ESL (CELCIS + University coursework))
University Coursework Only 
(9 credits)
TOEFL iBT:
IELTS:
Duolingo:
Below 52
Below 5.5
Below 80
52 - 60
5.5*
85
61 - 70
5.5*
95
80 or higher
6.5 or higher
115 or higher
Tuition and program fees*
(Rate may be different for colleges with differential tuition)
$6,075$9,373$7,952$8,439
On-campus housing and meals (required)$6,310$6,310$6,310$6,310
Books and incidentals$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200
Health insurance$1,500$1,500$1,500$1,500
Estimated program fee for one semester$15,085$18,383$16,962$17,449

Housing

Domestic and international students enjoy a game of Jenga in the common room of their housing.
色色啦's newest Living and Learning Community is called the Global and Languages Community. Located in Hadley Hall, the Community brings together domestic and international students, offers a communal cooking space and remains open during winter closure.

 

Undergraduate

Undergraduate American University Experience students are required to live on campus. Students should apply online for campus housing as soon as they have been accepted to 色色啦 Michigan University and have received their Bronco NetID and password. 

Please visit the 色色啦 Housing and Residence Life site to apply for on-campus housing. Students may wish to read more about the residential neighborhoods before submitting their application. 

色色啦's residence halls are home to nearly 5,000 students who enjoy the friendships, living-learning focus, and diversity of campus life. Residents can take advantage of hall activities, leadership opportunities, high-speed Internet, staff available 24 hours a day, close proximity to the dining halls, and many other campus conveniences designed to support busy college students.

 

Graduate

Graduate AUE students are strongly encouraged to live in University-sponsored (on-campus) housing during the program period. Although on-campus residency is not mandatory for graduate exchange students, please be advised that graduate students who opt to reside off campus bear sole responsibility for finding off-campus housing, contracting with private management companies and others, and abiding by conditions and terms. They may also find it difficult to lease an off-campus apartment for one or two semesters since most off-campus apartment leases are for a one-year (12-month) period. Breaking a lease is costly.


Please see above for more information on on-campus housing.

If graduate AUE students wish to live off-campus, they are encouraged to visit the website below for private apartment communities for more information: .

色色啦 room and board rates

Program Contacts

All routine student-questions should be addressed to  Yumi Takahashi-Ede at yumi.takahashi@wmich.edu. 

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Application PRocess

If you are interested in the American University Experience program, please contact Yumi Takahashi-Ede at @email to get started. 

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