Pathway to UA
The University of Alabama
If you answered yes to these questions, Pathway to UA is for you!
Program Information
Earn 15 hours of academic credit while improving your English.
Receive full admission to the undergraduate program after successful completion.
Begin in August or January.
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Length of Study & Credit Earned
- You will need two semesters to complete the program and begin full undergraduate study at The University of Alabama.
- You will earn 15 hours of academic credit, will satisfy the UA English proficiency requirement, and will be ready for full-time undergraduate study.
Qualifications
To qualify for the Two-Semester Program, you must be admitted into the Pathway to UA, and meet the following English proficiency test requirements
- iBT 72 – 78 (Subscores: 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, and 17 Writing)
- IELTS 5.5 (Subscores: 5.5 in all areas)
- DET 100 and ELI Placement in Level 5
Credits and Courses
Earn 15 academic credits. Each course is 3 credit hours.
During the 1st semester:
- Take 1 undergraduate course
- Take Reading/Writing and Speaking/Listening or Structure intensive English courses (no academic credit)
During the 2nd semester:
- Take 4 undergraduate courses
- Take 1 intensive English course as required (no academic credit)
Tuition Cost
$25,596 for two semesters
Completion Requirement
Students in the Pathway to UA must pass all classes with grades of C or higher. Each class may be repeated a maximum of one time.