Program Overview

International Year One in Fine and Performing Arts

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 Fine and Performing Arts

• Duration: 2 Semesters, 3 Semesters
• Start Dates: 2025//27

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• High school diploma

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL 60
• TOEFL Essentials 6.5
• Duolingo 90
• PTEA 44
• Completion of AE Level 4

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Program start date: 25 August 2025
• Program end date: 15 May 2026
  • Semester 1 fall: 25 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Program start date: 20 January 2026
• Program end date: 21 August 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 20 January 2026 - 15 May 2026
  • Semester 2 summer: 18 May 2026 - 21 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $59,260.00
• Approximate cost: $59,260.00

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

• 124-129 credit hour program
• 31 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 93-98 credit hours remaining toward degree

Semester 1

• ESL 111: Critical Thinking and Academic Writing II (3 Credit Hours)
• ESL 112: Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success II* (3 Credit Hours)
• Undergraduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Undergraduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Total credit hours: 12 Credit Hours

Semester 2

• ESL 105: Critical Thinking and Academic Writing I (3 Credit Hours)
• Undergraduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Undergraduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Undergraduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• Undergraduate Degree Course (3 Credit Hours)
• ESL 106: Presentation and Leadership Skills for University Success I (3 Credit Hours)
• Total credit hours: 18 Credit Hours

Progression

Dance (B.A.)

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• No grades below C
• No I or W/UW grades

Drama (B.A.)

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• No grades below C
• No I or W/UW grades

Fine Arts - Design (B.S.)

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• No grades below C
• No I or W/UW grades

Music (B.A.)

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• No grades below C
• No I or W/UW grades