Graduate Pathway in Environmental Sciences

Overview

The INTO OSU Graduate Pathway program in Environmental Sciences prepares students to enter their next term of a master's degree program at Oregon State University. Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, students may enter their next term of graduate study at Oregon State University.

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language, and cultural support 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 Environmental Sciences

• Duration: 3 Terms
• Start Date: 2025 Summer Start (June)
• Program End Date: 20 March 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• Academic Requirements: 2.5 GPA, Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• English Language Requirements: TOEFL 70, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 5.
• Class Size: 17

Important Dates

• Term 1 Summer: 17 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 Fall: 17 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 Winter: 30 December 2025 - 20 March 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated Cost of Attendance: $34,760.00
• Tuition Fee: $34,760.00
• Approximate Cost: $34,760.00

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

• 45 Credit hour degree program
• 15 Credit hours apply from Pathway
• 30 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Term 1

• ALS 166: Writing/Research Methods for International Grad Students (3 Credit Units)
• ST 243Z: Elementary Statistics I (4 Credit Units)
• ALS 165: Technical Communication for International Graduate Students (3 Credit Units)
• ENSC 515: Environmental Perspectives and Methods (3 Credit Units)
• Total Credit Units: 13 Credit Units

Term 2

• ENSC 520: Environmental Analysis (3 Credit Units)
• ALS 176: Professional Writing for International Graduate Students (3 Credit Units)
• COMM 111Z: Public Speaking (4 Credit Units)
• ALS 145: Building Strategies for Graduate Success (3 Credit Units)
• Total Credit Units: 13 Credit Units

Term 3

• WR 537: Writing for Science and Engineering (3 Credit Units)
• ENSC 5XX: Graduate-level course in ENSC (4 Credit Units)
• ENSC 5XX: Graduate-level course in ENSC (4 Credit Units)
• COMM 218Z / COMM 218: Interpersonal Communication Credits (4 Credit Units)
• Total Credit Units: 15 Credit Units

Progression

• Environmental Science-P.S.M.
• 3.0 GPA cumulative and B or higher grades in all graduate-level classes
• English level %: B or higher grade in all English language classes OR TOEFL 91 (18 subscores) OR IELTS 7.0

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Overview:

• Founded in 1868 as Oregon Agricultural College
• Designated as Oregon State Agricultural College in 1890
• Renamed Oregon State University in 1937
• Home to the largest undergraduate enrollment in Oregon
• Consistently ranked among the top 150 national universities by U.S. News & World Report

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Student Life:

• Over 300 student clubs and organizations
• 19 NCAA Division I varsity sports teams
• Student Recreation Center with fitness facilities, pools, and climbing walls
• Student Health Services providing medical, dental, and counseling services
• On-campus housing options include traditional dorms, apartments, and Greek houses

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Academics:

• 11 colleges offering over 100 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate programs
• Faculty-to-student ratio of 1:18
• Research-intensive university with over $200 million in annual research expenditures
• Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and math labs
• Unique academic programs include:
  • College of Forestry's nationally recognized forestry and natural resources programs
  • College of Engineering's top-ranked robotics engineering program
  • College of Business's AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked #147 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report (2023)
• Top 100 public research universities in the nation
• Specialized facilities include:
  • Oregon State University Libraries with over 3 million volumes
  • Oregon State University Press publishing scholarly books and journals
  • Oregon State University Extension and Experiment Station conducting research and outreach
• Industry connections through partnerships with major corporations and government agencies
• Notable alumni include:
  • Linfield Scott (1806-1866), U.S. Army general
  • Mark O. Hatfied (1922-2011), U.S. Senator
  • Phil Knight (1938-), co-founder of Nike

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Services:

• Counseling and Psychological Services providing mental health support
• Student Health Services offering medical, dental, and vision care
• University Housing providing on-campus living options
• Valley Library offering research and study spaces, as well as special collections
• Information Services providing technology support and training
• Career Services assisting students with job search and career development