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Graduate Pathway in Professional Studies

Saint Louis University
An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Professional Studies will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.
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Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate 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

Graduate Pathway in Professional Studies

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate degree from accredited institution. GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. An essay of about 500 words that describes:

  • What attracted you to this program?

  • How will a master's degree in this field benefit you in your present or future career?

English Language Requirements
TOEFL 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Duolingo 105

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 14 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 14 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 8 January 2026 - Program end date: 15 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 8 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 22,650.00

Approximate cost

$ 22,650.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components
33 Credit hour program 6 - 12 Credit hours apply from Pathway 21 - 27 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 4200
Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers
3 Credit Units
Primary Concentration 1st Course (varies)
3 Credit Units
EAP 4250
Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II
2 Credit Units
ORLD 5050
Ethical, Evidence-Based Decision-Making
3 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

Professional Studies (M.P.S.)

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA
English level %: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio
Additional Requirements
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