International Year One in Arts

Saint Louis University

International Year One in Arts will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

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Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

International Year One in Arts

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44,TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 14 August 2025 - Degree end date: 15 May 2026

Semester 1 fall: 14 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
Semester 2 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 8 January 2026 - Degree end date: 11 December 2026

Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
Semester 2 fall: 10 August 2026 - 11 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 57,430.00

Approximate cost

$ 57,430.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

120 Credit hour program 29 Credit hours apply from Pathway 91 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

CORE 1600

Ultimate Questions: Theology

Credit Units

CORE 1500

Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community

Credit Units

EAP 1030

Academic Presentation and Speaking Skills

1 Credit Units

XXX

Fine and Performing Arts Elective

4 Credit Units

EAP 1010

Recitation Lab

1 Credit Units

POLS 1000 or CORE 1600

Introduction to Politics or Introduction to International Politics or Theologica

3 Credit Units

EAP 1020

Academic Reading and Study Skills I

3 Credit Units

EAP 1000

Academic Writing and Editing Skills I

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

15 Credit Units

Semester 2

EAP 1220

Academic Reading and Study Skills II

3 Credit Units

EAP 1010

Recitation Lab

1 Credit Units

EAP 1200

Academic Writing and Editing Skills II

3 Credit Units

MATH 1220

Finite Math or Higher

3 Credit Units

FPA 1000 or WGST 1900

Introduction to the Arts or Introduction to Women and Gender Studies

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

13 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Music (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Studio Art (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Theatre (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Art History (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA

English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements