Undergraduate Foundation Program + Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies

Program Description

The Academic English program helps students learn the English language and academic skills needed to study successfully at U.S. colleges and universities. The main program offers 6 levels of language instruction, from beginning to high advanced. Instruction focuses on building the speaking, listening, and writing skills that are essential to academic success.

WSU's Undergraduate Bridge program combines English language support with credit-bearing classes and personalized advising to help students smoothly transition to full university study. In most majors, Bridge students will graduate in the same amount of time as Direct Entry students.

Undergraduate Bridge programs are available in the following areas:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Architecture
• Business
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Fine Arts
• General Studies
• Journalism and Communication
• Mathematics
• Science

The Washington State University Jazz Studies Program has earned a national reputation. Ensembles and individuals have received awards from Down Beat magazine and earned top honors at major festivals. University groups regularly present invited performances at prestigious conferences. Additionally, they tour, record, and perform with distinguished guest artists.