International Year One in Fine Arts

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Fine Arts will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate 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

RequirementsEnter the marketing team academic entry requirementsHigh 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 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Completion of Acadmeic English Level 4, Duolingo 95, or TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

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

2026 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 5th January 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026

Semester 1 spring: 5th January 2026 - 8th May 2026
Semester 2 fall: 17th August 2026 - 11th December 2026

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

IDS 103

Writing for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

IDS 105

Reading for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Semester 2

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

Fine Arts Core or General Education Courses

3 Credit Units

IDS 131

Advanced Academic Skills

3 Credit Units

IDS 130

Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

18 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.

English level: No grade below C.

Additional Requirements