The preferred path to a degree begins with
NO ACT/SAT Scores NO Worthiness Interview
(during PathwayConnect)NO Cost to Apply
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- Reduced
tuition cost for entire degree Guaranteed scholarship
- 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. * - 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
- 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 - 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.)
Winter Term
(Begins Jan. 8, 2024)
| December 19
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Spring Term (Begins Apr. 22, 2024)
| April 2
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Fall Term (Begins Sept. 16, 2024)
| August 27
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- 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
Higher price than the preferred path Completely Online Worthiness interview required
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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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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 .
Winter Term (Begins Jan. 8, 2024)
| December 19
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Spring Term (Begins Apr. 22, 2024)
| April 2
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Fall Term (Begins Sept. 16, 2024)
| August 27
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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
You will be redirected to a separate page to complete your application.
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- 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
- Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also required to abide by the
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