International Year One in Information Systems

Overview

An INTO Illinois State University International Year One program in Information Systems will prepare the student to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program 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.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
17
Academic requirements
High School Diploma. 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English language entry requirements
2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Password 6, Completion of Acadmeic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, or TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Dates & Fees

August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 15 August 2022 - Fri 5 May 2023
$30,650
January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 4 August 2023
$30,650

Example Study Plan

Semester 1
MATH 120
Finite Mathematics
4 Credits
TBD
Major or General Education Course
3 Credits
IDS 105
Reading for Academic Purposes
3 Credits
IT 168
Structured Problem Solving Using the Computer
4 Credits
IDS 103
Writing for Academic Purposes
3 Credits
Semester 2
BSC 101
Fundamental Concepts in Biology
3 Credits
IDS 131
Advanced Academic Skills
3 Credits
IDS 130
Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes
3 Credits
IT 178
Computer Application Programming
3 Credits
ANT 185
Cultures of the World
3 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Computer Networking-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Cybersecurity-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Information Systems - Integration of Enterprise Systems-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Information Systems - Systems Development/Analyst-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Information Systems - Web Application Development-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades

Entry requirements

Age requirement
17
Academic requirements
High School Diploma. 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
English language entry requirements
2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Password 6, Completion of Acadmeic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, or TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Dates & Fees

August 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 14 August 2023 - Fri 10 May 2024
January 2024 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 9 August 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Computer Networking-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Cybersecurity-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Information Systems - Integration of Enterprise Systems-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Information Systems - Systems Development/Analyst-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades
Information Systems - Web Application Development-B.S.
2.5 GPA, No grade below C
No grade below C.
No I or W grades