A highly individualized student success program
International students face unique challenges abroad, often struggling to navigate abundant, yet unfamiliar university resources. Success begins with aligning personal values and academic goals while managing cultural and linguistic transitions. Through personalized guidance and curated experiences, we equip students to engage confidently and thrive within the university ecosystem.
Comprehensive Program Offerings
Pre-arrival and Orientation
We provide comprehensive support for essentials like health insurance, immunizations, housing, meal plans, cell phone setup, and airport assistance. Our orientation prepares students to meet academic expectations, navigate cultural transitions, use campus technology, and communicate effectively, ensuring they’re ready to handle each new challenge.
30+ Hours of 1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
We go beyond basic campus services to create a safe space for open inquiry, meaningful dialogue, and thoughtful reflection. Each session is tailored by our coaches to meet the unique needs and goals of each student.
200+ Hours of High-Impact Experiences
By leveraging university and community services and events through volunteer and partnership, we connect students with the people and places in their host community so they feel both secure and inspired.
UPP Plus +
We offer continued coaching to support students' unique interests including assistance with graduate applications and/or career support. We build on student's previous learning so they can pursue meaning and purpose in their study abroad journeys and make it truly transformative.
1st year retention rate
average GPA of UPP graduates
Increased Confidence In Communication
Our Dedicated Coaches
Our multicultural coaches blend global perspectives to develop experiences and content
that meet international student needs while pushing them to reach their full potential.
- Self-Discovery Advisors
- University Navigators
- Intercultural
- Facilitators
- Language Tutors
- Academic Coaches
- Trusted Friends
Student Testimonials
Overall, the experience of coming to the United States from China has been transformative for me. It has challenged me in many ways, but has also given me opportunities to advance and improve myself.
Ruhua "Frida"
UPP is my second family, which supports me all the time, helps me solve the problems, teaches me how to grow up. Thanks to UPP, I have awesome teachers, great friends, and wonderful experiences.
Xinru "Alysia"
The advising part is the most fantastic and helpful part of the UPP program, which helped me survive and gradually get used to my new life. Mina (my UPP Coach) helped me become a more confident person.
Mozhi “Will”
I was one of the leaders in Chinese Culture Corner that teaches American students some traditional Chinese culture. This dramatically boosts my self-efficacy and confidence. I felt what I did is an incredible thing that I am crucial to others.
Zhen "William"
Our coaches combine experience and global perspectives to drive success
UPP addresses international student needs, fostering potential and enhancing retention. We collaborate, coordinate, and engage to ensure success.