International Year One in Arts

Saint Louis University
International Year One in Arts will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. 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 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 Arts

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements
Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49,TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90-95, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better

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

2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
Fall semester dates: 10 August 2026 - 11 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 57,430.00

Approximate cost

$ 57,430.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
120 Credit hour program 29 Credit hours apply from Pathway 91 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 1020
Academic Reading and Study Skills I
3 Credit Units
EAP 1000
Academic Writing and Editing Skills I
3 Credit Units
CORE 1600
Ultimate Questions: Theology
Credit Units
CORE 1500
Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community
Credit Units
EAP 1030
Academic Presentation and Speaking Skills
1 Credit Units
XXX
Fine and Performing Arts Elective
4 Credit Units
POLS 1000 or CORE 1600
Introduction to Politics or Introduction to International Politics or Theologica
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 Credit Units

Semester 2

MATH 1220
Finite Math or Higher
3 Credit Units
FPA 1000 or WGST 1900
Introduction to the Arts or Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
3 Credit Units
EAP 1220
Academic Reading and Study Skills II
3 Credit Units
EAP 1200
Academic Writing and Editing Skills II
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 available

A

= Study abroad option available

Music (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements

Studio Art (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements

Theatre (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements

Art History (B.A.)

Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements