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.
Age Requirement
17
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
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.
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