Undergraduate Global Gateway Program
International Year
The International Year program has been developed for international students who plan to study at Baylor University but do not meet the academic and English language entry requirements. The program can be one, two or three semesters depending on your current English level.
Why Study the International Year?
Our programs are created especially for international students. You'll earn academic credit while we provide you with the English language instruction, study skills, and personal support to help you meet the challenges of a Baylor education.
What You Will Study
In the International Year program, you’ll study a broad range of subjects that prepare you for success in your chosen undergraduate degree. You can choose a major that fits your interests and career goals from a wide range of degree options.
| 1st semester | 2nd semester | 3rd semester |
| Reading I | Grammar II | Grammar III |
| Writing I | Reading and Writing II | Reading and Writing III |
| Listening / Speaking I | Listening / Speaking II | Listening / Speaking III |
| Grammar I | U.S. Culture with Transition to the U.S. University System (all new students) | Critical Thinking |
| Research Skills | Students will have an opportunity to choose two academic content courses, one math course and one additional course. Course options may include: | Students will have an opportunity to choose three academic content courses, one math course and two additional courses. Course options may include: |
| Recitation | Precalculus for Business / Precalculus (3 credits) | Precalculus for Business / Precalculus (3 credits) |
| New Student Experience | Lifetime Fitness | Business Calculus (3 credits) |
| Transition to the U.S. University System (all new students) | And more | American Constitutional Development (3 credits) |
| Thinking, Writing, and Research (3 credits) | ||
| Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry (4 credits) | ||
| Intro to Sociology (3 credits) |
| 1st semester | 2nd semester |
| Grammar II | Grammar III |
| Reading and Writing II | Reading and Writing III |
| Listening / Speaking II | Listening / Speaking III |
| Transition to the U.S. University System (all new students) | Critical Thinking |
| Language in Context | |
| Students will have an opportunity to choose two academic content courses, one math course and one additional course. Course options may include: | |
| Ideas in Mathematics 3 (3 credits) | Precalculus for Business/Precalculus (3 credits) |
| Precalculus for Business/Precalculus (3 credits) | Business Calculus (3 credits) |
| American Constitutional Development (3 credits) | American Constitutional Development (3 credits) |
| Thinking, Writing, and Research (3 credits) | Thinking, Writing, and Research (3 credits) |
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience (4 credits) | Basic Principles of modern Chemistry (4 credits) |
| Intro to Sociology (3 credits) | Intro to Sociology (3 credits) |
| Modern Languages, Languages, Culture, and Global Communities (3 credits) | Modern Languages, Languages, Culture, and Global Communities (3 credits) |
| 1st semester |
| Grammar III |
| Reading and Writing III |
| Listening/Speaking III |
| Transition to the U.S. University System (all new students) |
| Students will have an opportunity to choose two academic content courses, one math course and one additional course. Course options may include: |
| Precalculus for Business/Precalculus (3 credits) |
| Business Calculus (3 credits) |
| American Constitutional Development (3 credits) |
| Thinking, Writing, and Research (3 credits) |
| Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry (4 credits) |
| Intro to Sociology (3 credits) |
| Modern Languages, Languages, Culture, and Global Communities (3 credits) |
Key Facts
Program Length
1, 2 or 3 semesters based on your English level
Intakes
Spring, Summer, Fall
Start Dates
January 16, 2024
Entry requirements
Don't forget to check the entry requirements for your chosen program.
See the Requirements