Conditional Admission Offers

The Conditional Admission Program allows students who are academically qualified to:

• Gain university admission before they are finish their English language studies, AND
• Use their level at UC San Diego’s English Language Institute instead of a TOEFL or IELTS score

English language to a degree program

At UC San Diego, we offer Conditional Admission agreements with other universities, allowing you to improve your English skills through our comprehensive English language programs before going on to a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program. You will benefit from personalized instruction, specialized curricula, and a supportive academic community committed to your success. You can be assured that you will have the necessary resources and support to achieve your academic goals when you study English at UC San Diego.

Take advantage of our partnerships with other universities and unlock your potential as a successful international student in the U.S.

Associate Degree (undergraduate)

• Palomar College

Bachelor's Degree (undergraduate)

• California State University, Chico
• NewSchool of Architecture and Design
• San Francisco State University

Master's Degree (graduate)

• California State University, Chico
• San Francisco State University master's degree in Music, Design, International Relations, Economics, Education: Equity and Social Justice, Education: Adult Education, and Education: Instructional Technologies
• NewSchool of Architecture and Design
• University of San Diego School of Law LLM in Comparative Law: successfully complete the Legal English program
• University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law LLM and JD programs: successfully complete Academic English at ELI level 8
• University of Richmond School of Law LLM: successfully complete Academic English at ELI level 6
• University of Richmond School of Law JD: successfully complete Academic English at ELI level 8