Pathway Program
The Pathway Program at La Roche University allows international undergraduate students who do not have the required English proficiency to complete English academic courses while earning academic credits toward their degrees.
The Pathway Program has two levels: a one-semester pathway and a two-semester pathway. Based upon scores obtained from IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English tests, students will be placed in the appropriate track.
| Track 1 | Placement | Courses | Non-Degree Credits | Degree Credits | Hours per week |
| Direct Admission to undergraduate degree (Academic English proficiency requirements fulfilled) | IELTS: PTE Academic: 58+ CEFR: C1 | By advisement | 0 | 12-18 | 12-18 |
One-Semester Pathway students can earn 15 academic credits toward their undergraduate degree through the Pathway Program (23 hours of instruction per week).
| Track 2 | Placement | Courses | Non-Degree Credits | Degree Credits | Hours per week |
| 1-Semester Pathway | IELTS: PTE Academic: 50-57 CEFR: B2 | • EAPP 1010 – ORAL COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING • EAPP 1011 – CRITICAL INQUIRY & RESEARCH WRITING • EAPP 0110 – ADVANCED WRITTEN COMMUNICATION • 1 additional undergraduate course by advisement | 3 | 15 | 23 |
Two-Semester Pathway students can earn 18-21 academic credits toward their undergraduate degree through the Pathway Program (23-26 hours of instruction per week per semester).
| Track 3 | Placement | Courses | Non-Degree Credits | Degree Credits | Hours per week |
| 2-Semester Pathway | IELTS: PTE Academic: 42-49 CEFR: B2 | 1st semester: • EAPP 0100 – ORAL ACADEMIC DISCOURSE • EAPP 1010 – ORAL COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING | 18 | 18-21 | 23-26 |
For more information on the Pathway Program and current costs, see Pathway Program Flier. (PDF)
La Roche also offers English as a Second Language courses for undergraduate students who do not have the minimum language proficiency to be in the Pathway Program. ESL students take 20-hours of non-degree credit courses during the week.
| Track 4 | Placement | Courses | Non-Degree Credits | Degree Credits | Hours per week |
| ESL | IELTS: PTE Academic: 41 or lower CEFR: B1 | 5 courses at appropriate level of ESL:
| 20 | 0 | 20 |
For more information on the ESL Program and current costs, see Pathway Program Flier.
SAT and ACT scores are not required but could also be used to determine direct admission.
For student testimonials, see Student Testimonials Flier.
