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International Year One in Fine Arts

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Fine 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.

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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 Fine Arts

Illinois State University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements

High School Diploma. 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Degrees that do NOT require a portfolio for entry are listed below:

  • Theatre - Film & Digital Media
  • Theatre - Theatre Studies
  • Theatre Teacher Education
  • Art History
  • Creative Technologies - Audio and Music Production (B.A.), (B.S.)
  • Creative Technologies - Game Design (B.A.), (B.S.)
  • Creative Technologies - Interdisciplinary Technologies (B.A.), (B.S.)

New students are not able to submit applications for admission to the following programs, but may submit a portfolio/audition during their study at Illinois State University based on program requirements:

  • Music Composition*
  • BFA Graphic Design*
  • BFA Studio Arts*
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

Fine Arts Core or General Education Courses
Credit Units
Fine Arts Core or General Education Courses
Credit Units
IDS 131
Advanced Academic Skills
3 Credit Units
IDS 130
Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
6 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

Music - Jazz Studies (B.M.)

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

Studio Arts Photography (B.A.)

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

Studio Arts Painting (B.A.)

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

Studio Arts Lithography (B.A.)

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

Studio Arts Intaglio (B.A.)

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

Studio Arts Glass (B.A.)

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

Studio Arts Drawing (B.A.)

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

Studio Arts Ceramics (B.A.)

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

Art - Art History (B.A.)

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

Art - Graphic Design (B.A.)

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