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International Year One in Science, Applied Sciences and Technology

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University International Year One in Science, Applied Sciences and Technology 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.

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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 Science, Applied Sciences and Technology

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

CHE 140
General Chemistry
4 Credit Units
IDS 130
Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes
3 Credit Units
MATH 145
Calculus I
4 Credit Units
IDS 131
Advanced Academic Skills
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 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

Technology & Engineering Education (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Agronomy Management (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Agribusiness (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Agriculture Communications and Leadership (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Agriculture Teacher Education (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Animal Industry Management (B.S.)

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

Biological Sciences - General Biology (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Animal Science (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Crop and Soil Science (B.S.)

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

Agriculture - Food Industry Management (B.S.)

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