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Conditional Admission
Fontbonne University recognizes the challenges non-native English speakers face when considering becoming an undergraduate student in the United States. Thats why we created a unique conditional admission program, a transitional program that blends together ESL (English as a Second Language) classes with academic courses until the student is prepared to enroll as a full-time undergraduate students.
- Low - intermediate English
- Combination of ESL classes AND academic courses
- No TOEFL or IELTS required
- Support classes to help with homework and improving certain language abilities are offered
Requirements
Students without a TOEFL score, or a TOEFL score below 500pbt/61ibt, may apply for conditional admission by completing the International Student Application for Undergraduate Study. Students without a TOEFL will be required to take the Fontbonne University institutional English placement test (compass) before the start of classes.
Important Details
- Compass test minimum score required to move or skip levels.
- Students may take Compass test anytime to attempt a level change.
- Undergraduate scholarships fully apply for conditional admission students.
Program Structure
| Level | Courses | Language Equivalency |
| 1 | 18 credit hours ESL | 45ibt TOEFL or below |
| 2 | 1 academic class + 4 ESL classes | 46-51ibt TOEFL |
| 3 | 2 academic classes + 3 ESL classes | 52-55ibt TOEFL |
| 4 | 3 academic classes + 2 ESL classes | 56-64ibt TOEFL |
| Full-Time | Full-time undergraduate | 65ibt TOEFL or above |
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