International Year One in General

Oregon State University

International Year One General will prepare you to enter the second year of one of OSU's many undergraduate degree programs.

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 General

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.

2024/25 Academic Year
Summer semester dates: 17 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
Fall semester dates: 17 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
Winter semester dates: 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
Total credit units
6 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
Total credit units
6 Credit Units

Semester 3

WR 121
English Composition
4 Credit Units
COMM 111Z
Public Speaking
4 Credit Units
HHS 231
Lifetime Fitness for Health
2 Credit Units
PAC
Physical Activity Course
1 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 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 Studies (B.M)

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

Digital Communication Arts (B.F.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

Graphic Design (B.F.A.) *Pre-Major

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

Economics (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

Economics (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

American Studies-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

American Studies-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

Anthropology (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

Anthropology (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