International Year One in Fine and Performing Arts

Overview

An INTO Hofstra International Year One program in Fine and Performing Arts will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at Hofstra University.

Key information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • 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.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements
Minimum GPA of 2.5. High school diploma.
English language entry requirements
2 Semesters: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 60, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90, IELA 162, Password 6, or Completion of AE Level 4.

Dates & Fees

August 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 28 August 2023 - Fri 10 May 2024
January 2024 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 16 January 2024 - Fri 23 August 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Dance-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Dance-B.F.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
The B.F.A. in Dance or B.F.A. Theater Arts will require an audition. After progression, students can continue to take courses relevant to their major as they prepare for the audition.
Drama-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Ceramics-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Ceramics-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Design-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Design-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Painting-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Painting-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Photography-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Sculpture-Industrial Design-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Fine Arts - Sculpture-Industrial Design-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Music - History/Literature-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Music - Jazz and Commercial Music-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Music - Music Business-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Music - Performance-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Music - Theory/Composition-B.S.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Music-B.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
Theater Arts-B.F.A.
Minimum 2.5 GPA, No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
No grades below C, No I or W/UW grades
The B.F.A. in Dance or B.F.A. Theater Arts will require an audition. After progression, students can continue to take courses relevant to their major as they prepare for the audition.