International Year One in General

Drew University

International Year One General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Drew University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your third year of undergraduate study at Drew University or at a number of well-known US universities. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Key Information

  • A Pathway 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.
  • Drew International Year One programs are two years long, providing students with comprehensive support for the first half of their studies.

Program Details

International Year One in General

Drew University

Age Requirement

16

Interview required
Academic Requirements
High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), TOEFL Essentials 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscores) IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6,or Duolingo 90.
Class size

20

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

2024/25 Academic Year
Summer semester dates: 21 May 2025 - 8 August 2025
Fall semester dates: 17 August 2025 - 12 December 2025

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 47,434.00

Approximate cost

$ 47,434.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
128 Credit hour program 64 Credit hours apply from Pathway 64 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Hours

Semester 1

AMST 101
American Popular Culture
4 Credit Hours
ANTH 104
Cultural Diversity
4 Credit Hours
EAP 101
English for Academic Purposes I (Reading & Writing)
4 Credit Hours
EAP 102
English for Academic Purposes I (Listening & Speaking)
4 Credit Hours
Total credit hours
16 Credit Hours

Semester 2

SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
4 Credit Hours
REL 101
Comparative Global Religion
4 Credit Hours
EAP 202
Public Speaking
4 Credit Hours
DSCI 520
English for Academic Purposes II (Reading & Writing)
4 Credit Hours
Total credit hours
16 Credit Hours

Semester 3

WRTG 101
College Writing for ESOL
4 Credit Hours
Total credit hours
4 Credit Hours

* 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

Creative Writing (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

Communications-B.A.

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

Art History (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

Economics (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

Anthropology (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

Chinese Studies (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

Classical Studies (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

French (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

English (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours

German Studies (B.A.)

2.0 GPA and a minimum of 48 credit hours