International Year One in Information Systems

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University International Year One program in Information Systems will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • 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 Information Systems

Illinois State University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
High School Diploma. 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 11 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 5 January 2026 - Program end date: 8 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 8 May 2026

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

IT 168
Structured Problem Solving Using the Computer
4 Credit Units
IDS 131
Advanced Academic Skills
3 Credit Units
IDS 130
Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes
3 Credit Units
ANT 185
Cultures of the World
3 Credit Units
MATH 120
Finite Mathematics
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
17 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.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Cybersecurity (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Information Systems - Integration of Enterprise Systems (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Information Systems - Systems Development/Analyst (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Information Systems - Web Application Development (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C.
Additional Requirements

Communication Studies-Public Culture and Advocacy Communication (B.S.)

2.5 GPA, No grade below C
English level %: No grade below C
Additional Requirements