International Year One in General

Saint Louis University

International Year One General 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 General

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50, TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW)

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

2026 Fall Start (October)

Degree start date : 13th August 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 fall: 13th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

2027 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 7th January 2027 - Degree end date: 14th May 2027

Semester 1 spring: 7th January 2027 - 14th May 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 33,660.00

Approximate cost

$ 33,660.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

120 Credit hour program 14 - 32 Credit hours apply from Pathway 88 - 106 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

CORE 1500

Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community

1 Credit Units

MATH 1220 or MATH 1400

Finite Math (or higher) or Pre-Calculus

3 Credit Units

POLS 1600 or CORE 1600 or FPA 1000 or WGST 1900

Introduction to International Politics or Ultimate Questions: Theology or Introd

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

7 Credit Units

Notes

* 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.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

American Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Greek and Latin Languages and Literature-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

English (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Health Management (B.S.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Philosophy (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Environmental Studies (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Modern Languages and Intercultural Communication (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Economics (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

African American Studies (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

French (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

International Year One in General

Saint Louis University

Key Information

Program Details

International Year One in General

Saint Louis University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (October)

2027 Spring Start (March)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Notes

Progression

American Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Greek and Latin Languages and Literature-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

English (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Health Management (B.S.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Philosophy (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Environmental Studies (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Modern Languages and Intercultural Communication (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Economics (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

African American Studies (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

French (B.A.)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio