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Your first-year undergraduate routes to admission 

Ready to start your undergraduate degree? We offer a variety of undergraduate admission routes to fit where you’re at and where you’re going. All our options lead to you graduating with a bachelor’s degree from a leading US university.  

What is International Direct?

  • International Direct is an undergraduate admission route that leads to a bachelor's degree.

  • With International Direct, you will receive a Degree-seeking I-20  

  • You will take degree courses from day one.  

  • You will graduate on time and at the same pace as your fellow US university students.  

  • You will benefit from tutoring, personalized academic support and cultural support. These services are all included in your tuition.  

  • You can consult with our Pre-arrival Success Services (PASS) team for any questions about the visa process.  

  • From booking your flight to coordinating your arrival, you will have access to pre-arrival services designed for international students.

What is International Year One?

  • International Year One is an undergraduate admission route that leads to a bachelor's degree.

  • With International Year One, you will receive a Pathway I-20 that reflects language learning and your degree program.  

  • You will need to successfully complete your Pathway courses before you can continue and complete your degree.  

  • You will graduate on time and on schedule.  

  • You will benefit from tutoring, personalized academic support and cultural support. These services are all included in your tuition.  

  • You can consult with our Pre-arrival Success Services (PASS) team for any questions about the visa process.  

  • From booking your flight to coordinating your arrival, you will have access to pre-arrival services designed for international students.  

Are you a transfer student?

Your academic journey

OSU undergraduate routes to admission

How do I know which admission route is the best match for me?

Your admission route is determined by your academic and English language scores. Please check the table below to see which admission route reflects your scores.

Undergraduate academic requirements

International Direct

International Year One (3 Terms)

International Year One (4 Terms)

GPA

3.0

2.5

2.5

Undergraduate English language requirements

International Direct

International Year One (3 Terms)

International Year One (4 Terms)

TOEFL

70

60

50

IELTS

6.0

5.5

5.0

Duolingo

100

90

75

Note: Other tests may be accepted. You can see available test options on your application.

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