International Year One in Fine Arts

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University International Year One program in Fine Arts will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
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 Arts

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

High School Diploma. 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Degrees that do NOT require a portfolio for entry are listed below:

Theatre - Film & Digital Media
Theatre - Theatre Studies
Theatre Teacher Education
Art History
Creative Technologies - Audio and Music Production (B.A.), (B.S.)
Creative Technologies - Game Design (B.A.), (B.S.)
Creative Technologies - Interdisciplinary Technologies (B.A.), (B.S.)

New students are not able to submit applications for admission to the following programs, but may submit a portfolio/audition during their study at Illinois State University based on program requirements:

Music Composition*
BFA Graphic Design*
BFA Studio Arts*

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT: 81, TOEFL Essentials: 8.5, Duolingo: 110, PTE: 55, MET: 58, IELTS: 6.5.

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 11th January 2027 - Degree end date: 7th May 2027

Semester 1 spring: 11th January 2027 - 7th May 2027

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Fine Arts Core or General Education Courses

3 Credit Units

Fine Arts Core or General Education Courses

3 Credit Units

Fine Arts Core or General Education Courses

3 Credit Units

IDS 130

Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

IDS 131

Advanced Academic Skills

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

15 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

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International Year One in Fine Arts

Illinois State University

Key Information

Program Details

International Year One in Fine Arts

Illinois State University

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

Sample Classes

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Notes

Progression