International Year One in Art & Design

Suffolk University Boston

International Year One in Art and Design will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Suffolk University.

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

Key Information

  • This program provides academic, language and cultural support to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
  • 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 Art & Design

Suffolk University Boston

Academic Requirements
High school diploma; 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41 or Duolingo 75.

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

2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 12 January 2026 - 8 May 2026
Summer semester dates: 11 May 2026 - 21 August 2026
Fall semester dates: 24 August 2026 - 11 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 62,500.00

Approximate cost

$ 62,500.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

MATH 128
Math for the Modern World
4 Credit Units
AE 041
English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 4
0 Credit Units
AE 044
American Culture Through Literature
0 Credit Units
AE 042
English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 4
0 Credit Units
Total credit units
4 Credit Units

Semester 2

CI XXX
Creativity and Innovation*
3 Credit Units
ADF S101
Foundation Drawing I
3 Credit Units
ADF S171
Integrated Studio I
3 Credit Units
ADI S110
Digital Orthographics
3 Credit Units
EAP 102
Foundations of Reading and Writing I
4 Credit Units
ADF S166
2D/Color
3 Credit Units
CAS 101
Strategies of Success
1 Credit Units
EAP 101
Foundations of Listening and Speaking I
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
24 Credit Units

Semester 3

ADF S102
Foundation Drawing II
3 Credit Units
EAP 103
Foundations of Listening and Speaking II
4 Credit Units
ADF S172
Integrated Studio II
3 Credit Units
EAP 104
Foundations of Reading and Writing II
4 Credit Units
ADI-S106
Interior Design Communications
3 Credit Units
ADF S152
3-Dimensional Design
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
20 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

Studio Art (B.A.) Boston

2.0 GPA
Additional Requirements

Graphic Design (B.F.A.) Boston

2.0 GPA
Additional Requirements

Interior Design (B.F.A.) Boston

2.0 GPA
Additional Requirements