Graduate Pathway in Studio Arts
Illinois State University
The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Studio Arts will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.
Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate 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.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2.3 GPA out of 4.0. Statement addressing ideas central to your current work and intentions for graduate study, as well as your studio discipline; 5-page sample of your academic writing; Image list of artworks in your digital portfolio (PDF file). For each artwork in your digital portfolio, include the following information in a list: file name corresponding to your digital portfolio(s), title, medium, size and date. Thumbnail images of the artworks are helpful but not required. Upload a digital portfolio of 15-20 images. Visit https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/art/#tabs-accord-horz3 for more information.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
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
ART 444
Studio Work
3 Credit Units
ART 451A88
Graduate Interdisciplinary Critique
3 Credit Units
IDS 431
Advanced Academic Skills for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
IDS 401
Advanced Writing for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 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 availableA
= Study abroad option availableStudio Arts (M.F.A.)
3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements