Alternative Fall
Semester Program

Keep your education on track and enjoy campus life

* Not avaliable for 2024/25

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What is the Alternative Fall Semester Program (AFS)?

The Alternative Fall Semester Program (AFS) was developed by G-MEO to address the needs of Chinese international students enrolled in universities in the US, and to take advantage of the facilities left under-utilized due to the cancellation of study abroad programs caused by COVID-19. The AFS program put Chinese international students in an English language US-style learning environment and keept their education plans on track.

The program also provided US universities and colleges with a suitable campus in China to place their incoming Chinese international freshmen, and to launch their Overseas Fall Semester Program. This was in anticipation of the previous travel restrictions between the US and China not being removed in time for students to secure their visas and book limited flights to the US in time to start their freshman year.

AFS program was developed with one of the top US-accredited universities in New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU).  Upon completion of the AFS program, FDU issued each student an official transcript with 100% credit transferability, keeping all students on track to complete their education. Students looked forward to taking advantage of FDU’s valuable contributions to the AFS program.

G-MEO Alternative Fall Semester program 2020 Summary

Program Location and Duration 

The Alternative Fall Semester program was administrated by G-MEO and partner universities at the Chengdu American Center for Study Abroad. The program started in September and ended in December 2021.

  • DEADLINE
    • Application Open - Now
    • Application Close - May 15th

Who Should Apply

If you are unable to come (back) to the U.S. this Fall due to visa, airline, policy, or safety concerns, you are welcome to join us for the AFS program to continue to fulfill your academic goals and enjoy a colorful college campus life in the beautiful city of Chengdu at the Chengdu American Center!

  • NEWLY ADMITTED FRESHMEN
    • - Students who have been accepted to American Universities or colleges and plan to start their Freshman year in the 2021 Fall Semester.
    • - Students who can be committed to one university or still in the decision-making process.
  • UPPERCLASSMEN
    • - Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who plan to return to their home institution to continue their education.
  • ESL & GATEWAY STUDENTS
    • - Students who require additional or supplemental courses to move forward with their academic plans at an American university.
    • - Students who need ESL credits and plan to enroll in a U.S. university for a degree program.
    • - Students who need to take some College credits.
    • - Flexible for these students' needs.

Why G-MEO 

LEARN IN THIS AMAZING CITY
The G-MEO AFS program is located in the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu City. Chengdu is an amazing city that well-know by its culture, history, and modern life. Students here can experience the classic Chinese culture and enjoy the convenience of modern life.

100% CREDIT TRANSFER HISTORY!
Upon successful completion of the program, one copy of each student's official transcript from Fairleigh Dickinson University will be mailed to their home institution or any other required location. View more details

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM SUPPORT
All G-MEO staff are carefully selected, knowledgeable professionals, trained in recognizing and handling the needs of our students. With 8 years of student affairs experience, G-MEO also offers professional support and extracurricular activities to ensure the students have a positive, community-oriented learning and growing experience.

24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINE IN THE US AND CHINA
At G-MEO, we take personal health and safety very seriously. Resident or Program Directors will work closely with host universities to ensure our students, both individually and as a group, will receive the best care possible.

FLEXIBLE AND CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM
G-MEO has years of experience in developing customized educational programs by working closely with U.S. universities and colleges. You are welcome to contact us to find the best solution for you.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT G-MEO

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G-MEO FOUNDER

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David Chang

Dr. David C. Chang was named the ninth President of New York Polytechnic University (now known as NYU Tandon School of Engineering) on July 1, 1994, and was appointed Chancellor in July 2005. In addition to being a full professor at his home institution, Dr. Chang also holds honorary professorships at five major universities in China.

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Contact G-MEO

  • NY Office Phone: 929-238-2840
  • Email: info@g-meo.com
  • Address: 5 West 37th Street, Suite 210
    New York, NY 10018
  • Chengdu American Center Phone+86 185 8392 2212
  • WeChat: g-meochina

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World Food and Culture Class Field Trip - Sichuan Cuisine Museum

World Music Class Field Trip - Tibetan Music

Available Courses 

The Center offers over twenty US college courses in Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, STEM, and ESL. See the course list below for more details:

*Courses in this program will be taught either in person or by a hybrid format that combines online lectures with in-person recitations.

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Subject AreaCourse NameCourse CodeCredits
Business & EconomicsBusiness and the Law
LAW22763
Business Analytics
DSCI 32693
Corporate Finance
BUSI 38033
Fundamentals of International BusinessIBUS 32013
Intermediate Financial Accounting IACCT 32413
International Business FinanceFIN 33713
Introduction to Financial AccountingACCT 20213
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACCT 20223
Operations ManagementDSCI 31523
Organizational BehaviorMGMT 26003
Portfolio ManagementBUSI 38043
Principles of Financial Analysis FIN 32503
Principles of MarketingMKTG 2120
CommunicationMass Media: Image, Sound, and TextCOMM 11013
Social Media, Communication and CommunityCOMM 30053
Visual and Media LiteracyCOMM31443
Humanities & Social SciencesMusic and CultureINTER 20253
World Food and CultureHUMN 22053
World MusicMUSIH 23103
Language StudiesPublic SpeakingSPCH 11553
InternshipProfessional Development and Experiential Learning in ChinaUNIV 20053

 

Welcome to contact us to find your best solution
Email us: info@g-meo.com