The Bridge program provides advanced proficiency international students with an opportunity to start a credit program at the university while refining their English skills for the U.S. academic context. Admission to the Bridge Program requires a prior TOEFL score no lower than 20 points below the admission standard for the department to which a student intends to apply. Prospective IUP undergraduate students apply through the ALI and interview with the program director before applying to IUP. Prospective IUP graduate students must receive approval from a specific IUP graduate program before registering for the Bridge program. In addition, an ALI Bridge application and an interview with the ALI program director are required. Normally, a Bridge student takes three ALI courses (chosen with the Director in consultation with the student) along with one or two credit course (s) of their choice, depending on advisor's recommendation.