The International Year program is specially designed to prepare international students with the solid foundation needed to succeed in an undergraduate degree at Western Washington University.
The International Year is a one- or two-quarter program offering preparation for a wide range of majors that suit all interests.
You will learn in a supportive environment to develop your academic and English language skills, while adjusting to living and learning in the USA. After successfully completing the program with the required grades, you can continue your undergraduate degree with the confidence to engage and succeed.
During your program you will study a range of academic courses and English for Academic Purposes courses. The English for Academic Purposes classes will give you the solid English language foundation you need to succeed in your degree. We will support you to gain new skills in academic writing, listening, and reading.
Academic coursework will depend on your background and chosen progression degree. Some courses may include math, English, finance, leadership, dance, or energy studies.
During your Global Pathway Program, you will work with an advisor to select pre-approved courses for academic credits. You will have the opportunity to earn up to 20 credits that will count towards your bachelor's degree graduation requirements.
Earn 15 credits (10 English, 5 Academic)
English for Academic Purposes courses include:
During your pathway program, you will have the opportunity to take academic courses for university credit. Sample classes include:
Earn up to 20 credits (10 English, 10 Academic)
English for Academic Purposes courses to be taken throughout your program include:
1st Quarter:
2nd Quarter
During each quarter of your pathway program, you will have the opportunity to take academic courses for university credit. Sample classes include:
First quarter: earn 4-5 credits
Second quarter: earn 5 additional credits
If you do not meet the International Year entry requirements, you can study the Intensive English Program before your program to improve your English language level. This accelerated program is delivered by Western and offers various levels of coursework to help you develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, including an academic seminar designed to assist students in their academic content courses. After successfully completing the Intensive English Program, you can progress to the International Year at the International Study Center.
QUARTER DATES
| Quarter | Start |
| Winter 2025 | January 9, 2025(GPP and IEP 1- and 2-Quarter; Direct Admission: Undergraduate and Computer Science MS only) |
| Spring 2025 | April 1, 2025 (Direct Admission: Undergraduate and Computer Science MS only) |
| Summer 2025 | June 24, 2025 (Direct Admission: Undergraduate Transfer only) |
| Fall 2025 | September 24, 2025(Direct Admission: Undergraduate and Graduate only) |
Learn more about student tuition for your program, University fees, and student accommodation fees.
Find Your FeesAfter successfully completing the International Year, you can continue your degree studies at Western Washington University in one of the following majors.
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
* related teaching endorsement offered
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
* related teaching endorsement offered
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
* related teaching endorsement offered
∆ requires specialized transfer degree
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
* related teaching endorsement offered
* related teaching endorsement offered
∆ requires specialized transfer degree
The Pre-Professional Pathways are not offered as majors, but can be incorporated into or taken alongside majors offered at Western.
+ minor offered (additional minors in a range of disciplines are also available)
You may be eligible for direct admission to an undergraduate program at Western, if your academic and English language level grades are high enough. You must meet the standard entry requirements for the University.
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