Life paused your education. Let's restart it.
Many begin college with dreams that get put on hold for family, work, service, or a big life change. That's why BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides access to affordable, in-demand degrees that you can earn completely online without abandoning your other responsibilities.
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At BYU-Pathway, finishing means:
- Setting an example for your family
- Opening new doors for your future
- Growing as a leader in your home and community
- Strenghtening your faith in Jesus Christ
I realize how empowering it is to have finished school while raising six children. I feel like I can do anything now! BYU-Pathway gave me the courage to go back and finish.
Stacy Guthrie
Arizona
Fit for your schedule
You're juggling work, family, and a dozen other responsibilities. Our completely online courses fit into your life — not the other way around. BYU-Pathway gives you the support and resources you need to succeed and earn an accredited degree from BYU-Idaho or Ensign College.
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Earn a degree in three
Through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, BYU-Idaho and Ensign College offer 90–96 credit degrees, allowing students to finish an online bachelor’s degree in three years! The optimized degrees save students time and money by eliminating elective credits.
Save time & money
With our flexible transfer credit policy and the optimized three-year degrees, you will be able to save time and earn your degree faster! You can receive anApplications are always open!
Apply and register for courses by the next application deadline to guarantee your spot. If there is no longer space available, you will be admitted to the next available block.
Common Questions
How long is a term or block at BYU-Pathway?
Each BYU-Pathway term is called a "block," and each block lasts seven weeks. There are a total of six block starts per year. If you’re wondering when you can start, the answer is always “soon!”
Find more information on application deadlines and the start that works best for you.
Find more information on application deadlines and the start that works best for you.
Will my previously earned credits transfer and count toward a degree?
Transfer credits most often fit the requirements of general education courses. With our three-year degrees, we’ve eliminated elective credits so you can graduate faster no matter if your credits can transfer or not. For more information on what credits will transfer to a degree offered through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, visit our Transfer Credits page.
How quickly can I enroll and graduate at BYU-Pathway?
Enrolling is simple! Applications are open year-round, and courses start about every 7–8 weeks. Visit the Application Process page for instructions, details, and the application deadlines for the next available block. If you apply during one block and there is no longer space available, you will automatically be admitted into the next available block.
Your graduation timeline depends on your degree and how many courses you decide to take each block. Most students finish their first certificate within a year, which can boost your job opportunities right away.
All degrees offered through BYU-Pathway are made up of three certificates along with general education and free religion courses. BYU-Pathway offers accelerated online bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in three years, requiring 90 to 96 credits. These degrees focus on core skills that help you graduate faster and jumpstart your career, without the extra time and cost of elective courses.
Your graduation timeline depends on your degree and how many courses you decide to take each block. Most students finish their first certificate within a year, which can boost your job opportunities right away.
All degrees offered through BYU-Pathway are made up of three certificates along with general education and free religion courses. BYU-Pathway offers accelerated online bachelor’s degrees that can be completed in three years, requiring 90 to 96 credits. These degrees focus on core skills that help you graduate faster and jumpstart your career, without the extra time and cost of elective courses.
What are the requirements to participate?
The following are requirements for admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide:
- Be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or be willing to commit to living the CES Honor Code.
* - Be at least 16 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 blocks of your degree program.
- Strive to live by the CES Honor Code. (After you complete foundational courses, an ecclesiastical endorsement is required to continue your degree.)
- 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 or computer with internet and webcam/video chat capabilities. All foundational courses can be accessed and completed on a mobile device. However, depending on your degree program, you may need a laptop with the ability to run specific software. View complete details on our technology requirements page.
I attended previously and didn't finish. How do I return?
Visit apply.byupathway.edu to start your return process. As you go through the process, the system will automatically evaluate your past coursework and the amount of time since you last attended, then recommend the best next steps — whether that is registering for the next available block or completing a new application.