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International Early College (IEC)
The International Early College (IEC) at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) is designed for international partner school students to pursue their American university degree with innovative instruction modality, program affordability and degree completion flexibility. IEC is a special pathway program that allows high school students outside the United States to earn a pre-selected academic degree, or other degrees, in less time and at a lower cost.
Key Benefits
- Official UCM student ID and privileges
- Classes with expert professors and instructors
- Access to UCM learning resources, including the online library
- Official UCM transcript
- On-campus summer camp opportunities (with sufficient demand)
Pre-Selected Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Marketing
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management
Students may enroll in the IEC program during their high school junior and senior years to earn UCM credit by taking IEC courses online, on-campus (during summer as a cohort) or in a hybrid format. Students may also earn eligibility for OPT internship (F-1 Optional Practical Training) when they attend UCM in person in the United States for a minimum of one academic year.
Admission Requirements
- iBT TOEFL 61, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95 or UCM Proficiency Test 61
- High School GPA of 2.5
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A minimum GPA of 3.0 will be required for MATH 1111 and/or ENGL 1020 if placement scores are unavailable.
Class Schedule
IEC classes follow 8-week sessions with new sessions starting in January, March, May, August and October. The anticipated course load per 8-week session is 1-2 courses depending on academic status and cohort enrollment.
Some IEC programs are 100% online/hybrid degrees with no physical attendance at the UCM campus in Warrensburg. Other IEC programs will require on-campus enrollment in Warrensburg which will qualify students for an OPT internship. IEC students may choose to attend UCM in Warrensburg anytime after completing the first two years of study of the IEC program.
Course Registration Deadlines
- Online classes: 30 days before the start of 8-week session
- In-person classes as follows:
- Spring (January and March): October 1
- Fall (August and October): June 1
- Summer (May, June, and July): March 1
Applying & Enrolling
New students: PDF instructions or video tutorial
Returning students: Video tutorial (jump to minute 11:25)
Do not create a new DualEnroll account if you've created one in a past semester or with another college or university.
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5 YRS Online / Hybrid
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4 YRS Online / Hybrid +1 Year at UCM |
3 YRS Online / Hybrid +2 Years at UCM |
2 YRS Online / Hybrid +3 Years at UCM |
Total Credits |
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| Year 1: J/S High | $1,493 | $1,493 | $1,493 | $1,493 | 15 |
| Year 2:J/S High | $1,493 | $1,493 | $1,493 | $1,493 | 15 |
| Year 3: IEC Sophomore | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 | 30 |
| Year 4: IEC Junior | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 | 30 |
| Year 5: IEC Senior | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 | $8,550 | 30 |
| Total | $28,635 | $28,635 | $28,635 | $28,635 | 120 |
*The annual tuition rate may vary pending approval by the Board of Governors. Tuition does not include mandatory fees.
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Are You a Student at One of Our International Partners?
Select your home country below to learn how you can benefit.
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Algeria
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China
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Japan
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Mexico
In April 2024 the University of Central Missouri partnered with Moebian (Mexico D.F.) to provide partner school students opportunities to pursue an American university degree with innovative instruction modality, program affordability and degree completion flexibility. IEC is a special pathway program that allows Mexican high school students to earn a pre-selected academic degree, or other degrees, in less time and at a lower cost.
Students may enroll in the IEC program during their high school junior and senior years to earn UCM credits by taking IEC courses online, on-campus (during summer as a cohort) or in a hybrid format. Students may also earn eligibility for OPT internship (F-1 Optional Practical Training) when they attend UCM in person in the United States for a minimum of one academic year.
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