International Year One in Media and Communications

International Year One in Media and Communications will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Drew University.

Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your third year of undergraduate study at Drew University or at a number of well-known US universities. Progression is the transition from an INTO program to a university degree program.

Course features

  • Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
  • Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
  • Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
  • Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
  • Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.
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Your course options

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The International Year One-5 Semester Pathway allows students to improve their academic and language skills. The first semester of this Pathway program begins before Year 1.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
13 May 2020 12 May 2021 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$47,490

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 4-Semester pathway lasts two years.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6, IELA 162 (154 minimum subscores), or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
16 August 2020 12 May 2021 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		$41,880
13 January 2021 13 August 2021 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		$41,880

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

The International Year One-5 Semester Pathway allows students to improve their academic and language skills. The first semester of this Pathway program begins before Year 1.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
16 August 2020 13 August 2021 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$49,295
13 January 2021 17 December 2021 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$49,295
19 May 2021 11 May 2022 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$49,295

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 4-Semester pathway lasts two years.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6, IELA 162 (154 minimum subscores), or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
22 August 2021 11 May 2022 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2022 12 August 2022 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

The International Year One-5 Semester Pathway allows students to improve their academic and language skills. The first semester of this Pathway program begins before Year 1.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
22 August 2021 12 August 2022 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2022 16 December 2022 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
18 May 2022 10 May 2023 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
This International Year One 4-Semester pathway lasts two years.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6, IELA 162 (154 minimum subscores), or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
21 August 2022 10 May 2023 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
11 January 2023 11 August 2023 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

The International Year One-5 Semester Pathway allows students to improve their academic and language skills. The first semester of this Pathway program begins before Year 1.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
21 August 2022 11 August 2023 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
11 January 2023 15 December 2023 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
17 May 2023 8 May 2024 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
13 May 2020 12 May 2021 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$47,490

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6, IELA 162 (154 minimum subscores), or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
16 August 2020 12 May 2021 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		$41,880
13 January 2021 13 August 2021 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		$41,880

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
16 August 2020 13 August 2021 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$49,295
13 January 2021 17 December 2021 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$49,295
19 May 2021 11 May 2022 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		$49,295

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6, IELA 162 (154 minimum subscores), or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
22 August 2021 11 May 2022 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2022 12 August 2022 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
22 August 2021 12 August 2022 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
12 January 2022 16 December 2022 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
18 May 2022 10 May 2023 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60 (11 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.0 minimum subscores), PTEA 44, Password overall level 6, IELA 162 (154 minimum subscores), or Duolingo 90.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
21 August 2022 10 May 2023 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
11 January 2023 11 August 2023 4 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50 (10 minimum subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 41, Password overall level 5, IELA 154 (minimum subscore of 147), or Duolingo 75.
Age requirements: 16 years and above
Academic requirements:

High school diploma with a US equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships typically up to $10,000 per year for qualified students entering Drew through the Pathway program.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
21 August 2022 11 August 2023 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
11 January 2023 15 December 2023 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*
17 May 2023 8 May 2024 5 Semesters
View Term dates 		*

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Class duration:

12-16 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

2.5 GPA. No grade below C-.

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