Pathway Program
In the NC State Pathway Program, conditionally admitted students take a combination of IEP courses and undergraduate credit courses at the same time allowing them to earn credits toward their graduation requirements. IMPORTANT: This program is an option for eligible conditionally admitted undergraduate students. Students who meet eligibiility must apply for the Pathway Program.
Advantages of a Pathway Program
- Earn 4-7 credits while in the IEP
- Small IEP Pathway classes
- Gradually transition from the IEP to your undergraduate minor
- Receive language support for credit course(s)
Pathway Program Eligibility
Level 5 Pathway Applicants
- New Students: Must have at least a TOEFL iBT 70, an IELTS 6.0*, or a Duolingo (DET)90
- Current IEP Students: Must have passed Level 4 with 3.0 or higher in each class and receive positive teacher recommendations. Students needing to repeat Level 5 are not eligible for the Pathway program.
Level 6 Pathway Applicants
- New Students: Must have at least a TOEFL iBT 75, an IELTS 6.0*, or a Duolingo (DET) 95 and have passed the ALEKS math placement test with a 76 or higher
- Current IEP Students: In addition to a 76 or higher on the ALEKS math placement test, current students must have passed Level 5 with 3.0 or higher in each class and receive positive teacher recommendations. Students repeating Level 6 are not eligible for the Pathway program.
*IELTS subscores will be taken into consideration for placement into the Level 5 or Level 6 Pathway Program for new students.
Program of Study
Level 5 Pathway
| Course | Hours | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IEP Core: Writing/Grammar | 7 | 0 |
| IEP Core: Integrated Skills for College Success | 5 | 0 |
| COM 110: Public Speaking | 4.5 | 3 |
| IEP Support COMM 110 | 2 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 18.5 | 3 |
Earn up to 7 credits towards your graduation requirements!
- Take one undergraduate credit course each semester in addition to IEP courses
Note: Students who successfully complete Level 5 Pathway will automatically move to Level 6 Pathway if they qualify for MA 141.
Level 6 Pathway
| Course | Hours | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IEP Core: Writing/Grammar | 9.5 | 0 |
| IEP Core: Integrated Skills for College Success | 3 | 0 |
| MA 141: Calculus I (Science and Engineering Track) | 6 | 4 |
| IEP Support MA 141 | 2 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 20.5 | 4 |
- Earn 4 credits towards your graduation requirements
- Take one undergraduate credit course in addition to IEP courses
- Calculus I** (MA 141: Science and Engineering track)
Note: Students who successfully complete Level 5 Pathway will automatically move to Level 6 Pathway if they qualify for MA 141.
* * Calculus I
Application Process
To be considered eligible for the Pathway Program, you must be conditionally admitted to an undergraduate program of study at NC State.
- Take the NC State Math Placement Test (you will need your unity account information)
- Complete the Pathway Program application
Apply early, seats are limited. Your application is not considered complete until you have taken the Math Placement Test.
Important Notes
- Spaces in Pathway are limited. Not all students who apply will be accepted into the Pathway Program. Students will be evaluated for the Pathway Program on a variety of factors including test scores, completion of all application steps, etc.
- Students that use AP credit to place out of MA 141 are encouraged to enroll in the regular full-time IEP instead of the Pathway Program.
- If admitted, you will receive an I-20 for a Pathway Program from NC State.
- Your final grades in the COM 110: Intro to Public Speaking and MA 141-Calculus I classes will count toward your undergraduate GPA.
- New students only: All new students are required to take the online IEP placement test upon arrival to NC State. The results of the placement exam will not affect your acceptance into Level 5 or Level 6 Pathway. However, if the results of the placement test indicate that you might experience difficulties in your Pathway and credit classes, our student advisor will meet with you to explain your options.