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Application Process
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Preferred path icon PREFERRED PATH

The preferred path to a degree begins with PathwayConnect and is recommended for most students. No ACT/SAT required for admission. PathwayConnect includes foundational academic and religion courses that help students see increased success, and all courses count toward your degree.

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  • No Standardized Tests icon
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    ACT/SAT Scores
  • No Worthiness Interview icon
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    Worthiness Interview
    (during PathwayConnect)
  • No cost to apply icon
    NO
    Cost to Apply
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Benefits
BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides access to spiritually based degrees completely online at an affordable price.

  • Completely online
  • Supportive environment through weekly gatherings
  • Builds confidence
  • Increased spiritual learning
  • No ACT/SAT required for admission

Eligibility requirements

The following are requirements for admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide via the preferred path:
  • Be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or have a close tie to the Church.
  • Be at least 17 years old (with a high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent) or age 18 and older (with or without a secondary school diploma or equivalent).
  • Attend weekly gatherings (either online or in person) during the first three semesters of your degree program.
  • Strive to live by the CES Honor Code. *
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    The first year of a degree program is called PathwayConnect. After PathwayConnect, students must...
  • Be capable of university-level academic work
  • Complete an English proficiency assessment (for non-native English speakers). If you need help improving your English skills, BYU-Pathway recommends taking EnglishConnect, a language-learning program provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Have access to a smartphone and/or computer with internet and webcam/video chat capabilities. All PathwayConnect courses can be accessed and completed on a mobile device.

After the first six courses of your degree program (also known as PathwayConnect), you will need to have fulfilled the following requirements:

  • Earn a cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA ("B") in your first three academic courses
  • Meet with your local Church leaders for a worthiness interview to get an ecclesiastical endorsement
  • Submit transcripts for transfer credit evaluation
  • Be in good standing (academic and financial) at any institution of higher learning previously attended
  • Be clear of any unresolved legal action (probation, fines, listed on a registry, etc.)

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2024 Priority Application Deadlines
Winter Term (Begins Jan. 8, 2024)
December 19
Spring Term (Begins Apr. 22, 2024)
April 2
Fall Term (Begins Sept. 16, 2024)
August 27
Questions
I attended previously and didn't finish. How do I return?
Students who did not complete the first semester of PathwayConnect:
  • Start a new application by selecting “Apply for Free” at byupathway.edu.

Students who completed one or more semesters of PathwayConnect:
  • Log in to returningstudents.byupathway.org with your Church account and complete the returning student application. (Note: Unpaid tuition from past semesters must be paid before continuing to the application.)

Students who completed PathwayConnect — or did not participate in PathwayConnect — and have not participated in their online degree program for more than two consecutive semesters should apply here.
 Adcvanced path icon ADVANCED PATH
The advanced path to a degree requires a more detailed application process and is primarily for U.S. students with significant previous university and online learning experience. *
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Information for International Students
Students who live in countries outside the United States or Canada are encouraged to start their degree program through the preferred path, which begins with PathwayConnect. For international students particularly, the requirements for admission to PathwayConnect are simpler and more affordable.
 (If you previously completed PathwayConnect, click here for information about next steps to continue your degree.)

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    Higher price than the preferred path
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    Completely Online
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    Worthiness interview required

Eligibility

The following are requirements for admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide via the advanced path:

  • Agree to live by the CES Honor Code.
  • Be in good standing (academic and financial) at any institution of higher learning previously attended.
  • Be clear of any unresolved legal action (probation, fines, listed on a registry, etc.).
  • Have daily access to a computer with high-speed internet.
  • Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in high school (or equivalent) and any previous university courses taken, OR earned a minimum 3.0 program GPA in PathwayConnect academic courses (PC101/101L, PC102/102L, PC103/103L).
  • Have access to a smartphone and/or computer with internet and webcam/video chat capabilities. Learn more about the technology requirements for each degree.
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Application process
  • Submit transcripts for all credits earned from United States accredited universities
  • Meet with your local Church leaders for a worthiness interview to get an ecclesiastical endorsement
  • Submit additional materials, which may include:
    • High school/secondary transcripts (or equivalent)
    • ACT/SAT scores
    • TOEFL test scores (for non-native English speakers). Applicants who do not score high enough can consider enrolling in EnglishConnect.
Individuals who do not have access to, or do not want to submit the required documents, should start with the preferred path (outlined above), which has a simplified application process.
2024 Priority Application Deadlines
Winter Term (Begins Jan. 8, 2024)
December 19
Spring Term (Begins Apr. 22, 2024)
April 2
Fall Term (Begins Sept. 16, 2024)
August 27
We encourage you to apply as early as possible in order to have time to receive other services you may need, such as financial aid, transfer credit evaluation, and advising, as well as better course selection.
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Ready to continue your degree beyond PathwayConnect? Review the following information:

Eligibility

In order to continue in your degree program after completing PathwayConnect, you must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Agree to live by the CES Honor Code
  • Be in good standing (academic and financial) at any institution of higher learning previously attended
  • Be clear of any unresolved legal action (probation, fines, listed on a registry, etc.)
  • Earned a minimum 3.0 program GPA in PathwayConnect academic courses (PC 101/102/103).

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Process
Because your degree will come from BYU-Idaho or Ensign College, you need to complete an additional application in order to continue your degree program. This application will require the following:
  • Submit transcripts for all credits earned from United States accredited universities
  • Obtain endorsements from bishop/branch president and stake presidency member OR mission president (for individuals currently serving a mission)
    • Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also required to abide by the CES Honor Code and should review it thoroughly prior to applying. Endorsement interviews for these applicants are conducted by their own religious leader or a local bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ.
2024 Priority Application Deadlines
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Winter Term (Begins Jan. 8, 2024)
December 19
January 3
Spring Term (Begins Apr. 22, 2024)
April 2
April 17
Fall Term (Begins Sept. 16, 2024)
August 27
September 11

We encourage you to apply as early as possible in order to have time to receive other services you may need, such as financial aid, transfer credit evaluation, and advising, as well as better course selection. After accepting your offer of admission, you will have until Day 8 of the term to register for courses.
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