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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.

Sample International Year Undergraduate Curriculum

1st semester2nd semester3rd semester
Reading IGrammar IIGrammar III
Writing IReading and Writing IIReading and Writing III
Listening / Speaking IListening / Speaking IIListening / Speaking III
Grammar IU.S. Culture with Transition to the U.S. University System (all new students)Critical Thinking
Research SkillsStudents 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:
RecitationPrecalculus for Business / Precalculus (3 credits)Precalculus for Business / Precalculus (3 credits)
New Student ExperienceLifetime FitnessBusiness Calculus (3 credits)
Transition to the U.S. University System (all new students)And moreAmerican Constitutional Development (3 credits)


Thinking, Writing, and Research (3 credits)


Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry (4 credits)


Intro to Sociology (3 credits)
1st semester2nd semester
Grammar IIGrammar III
Reading and Writing IIReading and Writing III
Listening / Speaking IIListening / 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

See fee information here

Entry requirements

Don't forget to check the entry requirements for your chosen program.

See the Requirements