Academic English

Oregon State University

The Academic English program at INTO Oregon State University prepares international students, like you, for university study in the US. This academically rigorous program provides you with high-quality English language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at OSU.

NEW: Academic English 2.0

Our updated Academic English program features:

Guaranteed study plan: placement assurance based on qualifying scores within a year of program start.
Tracked progress: steady advancement at each level (approximately 10 TOEFL/.5 IELTS points per semester).
Improved level transfer: portability of levels across our US partners
Academic study plan calculator: input your program and English scores to receive an estimated study plan indicating your study duration.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Academic English

Oregon State University

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

High school diploma required

English Language Requirements

No English language requirement; students assessed and placed upon arrival

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (September)

Degree start date : 17 September 2025 - Degree end date: 10 December 2025

Term 1 fall: 17 September 2025 - 10 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 1 January 2026 - Degree end date: 18 March 2026

Term 1 spring: 1 January 2026 - 18 March 2026

2026 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 25 March 2026 - Degree end date: 10 June 2026

Term 1 spring: 25 March 2026 - 10 June 2026

2026 Summer Start (June)

Degree start date : 17 June 2026 - Degree end date: 2 September 2026

Term 1 summer: 17 June 2026 - 2 September 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 6,800.00

Approximate cost

$ 6,800.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Term 1

ALS 150

Academic Reading and Writing

3 Credit Units

GEOG 106

Western Tradition/Global North

3 Credit Units

ALS 181

Lifetime Fitness for Health ESL Bridge

2 Credit Units

PAC

Physical Activity Course

1 Credit Units

ALS 151

Academic Listening and Speaking

3 Credit Units

HHS 231

Lifetime Fitness for Health

2 Credit Units

MTH

Math Various

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

18 Credit Units

Term 2

COMM 111Z

Public Speaking

4 Credit Units

ALS 162

Advanced Writing for International Students

3 Credit Units

SOC 204

Introduction to Sociology

3 Credit Units

ECON 201

Introduction to Microeconomics

4 Credit Units

Total credit units

14 Credit Units

Term 3

PS 201

United States Government and Politics

4 Credit Units

ANTH 210

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3 Credit Units

ECON 202

Introduction to Macroeconomics

4 Credit Units

WR 121

English Composition

4 Credit Units

PAC

Physical Activity Course

1 Credit Units

HHS 231

Lifetime Fitness for Health

2 Credit Units

ALS 181

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ESL Bridge

2 Credit Units

ALS 181

Lifetime Fitness for Health Bridge

2 Credit Units

Total credit units

22 Credit Units

Term 4

(Optional)

Credit Units

Total credit units

0 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.