当国际学生首次进入北美大学时，许多人通常会对他们所期望的英语语言能力与自己的一般英语语言能力之间的差距感到惊讶。结合新的环境和文化差异，国际学生会感到不知所措和准备不足，事实上，许多人发现自己在学业上挣扎。Fairleigh Dickinson大学的大学预科课程致力于帮助国际学生克服这些障碍。符合大学入学标准，但需要额外的学术英语和学习技能培训的国际学生，将进入大学预科课程。这种积极和支持性的学习环境使他们为进入所选学位课程的学业成功做好了准备。
When international students first enter a North American university, many are often surprised by the gap between the academic English language skills expected of them compared to their own general English language skills. Combined with a new environment and differences in culture, international students may feel overwhelmed and under-prepared, which can lead to academic struggles. Fairleigh Dickinson University's Pre-University Program (PUP) focuses on helping international students overcome these obstacles. International students who meet the University's admission standards, but who require additional training in academic English and learning skills, are placed in the PUP. The strategic assistance and positive and supportive learning environment prepare students for academic success as they gain full entry to the degree program of their choice.