International Year One in Science

Oregon State University

International Year One program in Science will prepare you to enter your next term of a bachelor’s degree program at Oregon State University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next term of undergraduate study at Oregon State University. This transition from an INTO OSU program to a university program is called progression.

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 Science

Oregon State University

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements
High school diploma; Minimum 2.5 GPA.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 90 or Completion of Academic English Level 4.
Class size

17

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

2025 Spring Start (March)

Program start date : 25 March 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 spring: 25 March 2025 - 13 June 2025
  • Semester 2 summer: 17 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
  • Semester 3 fall: 17 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
2025 Summer Start (June)

Program start date : 17 June 2025 - Program end date: 20 March 2026

  • Semester 1 summer: 17 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
  • Semester 2 fall: 17 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester 3 winter: 30 December 2025 - 20 March 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 39,150.00

Approximate cost

$ 39,150.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

ALS 151
Academic Listening and Speaking
3 Credit Units
ALS 150
Academic Reading and Writing
3 Credit Units
CH 231
General Chemistry
4 Credit Units
MTH
Math Various
4 Credit Units
CH 261
General Chemistry Lab
1 Credit Units
Total credit units
15 Credit Units

Semester 2

ALS 161
OSU Lecture and Presentation Methods for International Students
3 Credit Units
ALS 162
Reading and Writing in Academic Content Areas
3 Credit Units
CH 231
General Chemistry
3 Credit Units
MTH
Math Various
4 Credit Units
CH 261
General Chemistry Lab
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
16 Credit Units

Semester 3

WR 121
English Composition
4 Credit Units
PAC
Physical Activity Course
1 Credit Units
COMM 111Z
Public Speaking
4 Credit Units
HHS 231
Lifetime Fitness for Health
2 Credit Units
MTH
Math Various
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
15 Credit Units

Semester 4

(Recommended)
Credit Units
Total credit units
0 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

Climate Science (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Geology (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Biological Data Sciences (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Chemistry (B.A.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Physics (B.A.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Zoology-B.A.

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Agricultural Sciences (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Animal Sciences (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

Biochemistry and Biophysics (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements

BioHealth Sciences (B.S.)

2.25 GPA cumulative in the program, Grade of C- or better in Math (MTH 111 or higher)
English level %: Grade of C- or better in English Comp (WR 121), Grade of C- or better in Communication (COMM 111)
Additional Requirements