International Year One in Fine Arts

An INTO 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. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

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Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.

No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.

When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.

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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This International Year One 1-Semester program lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Password 7, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
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*
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
14 August 2023 15 December 2023 1 Semester
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8 January 2024 10 May 2024 1 Semester
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Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

15-18 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

No I or W grades

This International Year One 2-Semester program lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 6, Completion of Acadmeic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, or TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
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*
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
14 August 2023 10 May 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
*
8 January 2024 9 August 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
*

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

15-18 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

No I or W grades

This International Year One 3-Semester program lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, Duolingo 75, or TOEFL Essentials 6.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
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*
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
14 August 2023 9 August 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
*

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

15-18 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

No I or W grades

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Password 7, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
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*
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
14 August 2023 15 December 2023 1 Semester
View Term dates
*
8 January 2024 10 May 2024 1 Semester
View Term dates
*

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

15-18 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

No I or W grades

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 6, Completion of Acadmeic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, or TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
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*
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
14 August 2023 10 May 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
*
8 January 2024 9 August 2024 2 Semesters
View Term dates
*

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

15-18 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

No I or W grades

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41, Password 5, Duolingo 75, or TOEFL Essentials 6.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
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*
Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your educational goals by providing you with opportunities for financial support. We have scholarships available for directly admitted students that can be applied to your tuition.

Tuition and Funding:

For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Tuition
14 August 2023 9 August 2024 3 Semesters
View Term dates
*

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

15-18 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

No I or W grades

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