The Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR) General Track includes comprehensive academic English training and a focused study plan that is relevant to a student's field of study and provides the flexibility of choosing Accelerated Certificate Programs or university credit-bearing classes; learn the course topics that target critical and analytical thinking, resume writing, and interviewing skills.

STAR does not offer conditional or guaranteed admission to UCI or any other university. Any STAR program information should be referred to our official website.

Program Curriculum

Minimum 12 units to meet the full-time requirement each quarter

Course List:

• Academic English for ESL Learners courses
• Standardized Test Preparation courses
• Graduate Application Assistance course
• STAR Research and Academic Enrichment courses
• DCE Professional courses
• Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACPs)
• UCI Major courses
• Career Preparation course (part of the Internship Program)