American Collegiate Washington DC: Rankings, Cost, Courses

International Undergraduate Transfer Programs

In collaboration with American Collegiate in Washington, DC, Shorelight has created a suite of undergraduate transfer programs that are both challenging and engaging, with the goal of providing a world-class support system and a personalized experience for international students who hope to transfer to a top university.

Important Dates

Spring 2026

Application Deadline	December 1, 2025
I-20 Transfer Deadline	December 1, 2025
Payment Deadline	December 25, 2025
Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date	January 8, 2026

Shorelight Services

Our premium services are designed to support international students at every stage of their journey.

Research

Find your best-fit program with expert guidance and helpful tools.

Admissions

A streamlined admissions process and advisors to help along the way.

Enrollment

Get help with your F-1 student visa & arrival requirements.

On Campus

Be prepared with placement testing, move-in help, orientation, and more.

Academics

Customized curriculum, ESL courses, and advising tailored to your needs.

Career

Develop your professional skills, get an internship, and launch your career.

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Stories

Katelyn Hill, student services advisor and professor at American Collegiate, DC, stands in front of a pond and smiles for the camera.

Faces on Campus: Meet Katelyn at American Collegiate DC

American Collegiate DC students have access to American University (AU) resources, including advisors like Katelyn Hill. Learn more about Katelyn and American Collegiate at AU.

Two University of Illinois - Chicago students on a rooftop with one facing the camera and the other facing the Sears (Willis) Tower in the background.

Adjusting to College Life in US Cities

If you are an international student considering enrollment at an urban university, this guide to college student life in major US cities is for you.

A female international student stands outside on a US university campus on a sunny day and points to the face mask she's wearing while two fellow masked students stand behind her

International Students Can Count on US University Support

Campus leaders from Auburn, American, and Utah share their challenges and triumphs in 2020 — and how they have supported international students in the following years.