International Direct

International Direct supports international student success in an undergraduate degree program at Saint Louis University. This curriculum allows students to earn credits toward a bachelor's degree while building their English proficiency.

Duration of the International Direct curriculum is based on English proficiency: 

  • The accelerated International Direct track is a one-semester curriculum. 
  • The standard International Direct track is a two-semester curriculum.

Upon successfully completing the International Direct curriculum and meeting progression requirements, students may continue in the next semester of undergraduate study at SLU.

Curriculum Overview

The International Direct curriculum features credit-bearing English courses and introductory-level degree courses. Students will satisfy University Undergraduate Core requirements, complete courses in their majors, and build language and academic skills.

Program Entry Requirements

One-semester International Direct

  • Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
  • 2.50 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Language requirement:
    • TOEFL iBT 75 or
    • IELTS 6.0 or
    • PTEA 50 or
    • Duolingo 100  

Two-semester International Direct

  • Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
  • 2.50 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Language requirement:
    • TOEFL iBT 60 or
    • IELTS 5.5 or
    • PTEA 44 or
    • Duolingo 90 or
    • Completion of Academic English Level 4
  1. Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to nonnative speakers.
  2. Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to nonnative writers.
  3. Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
  4. Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.

One-semester International Direct

Required Courses
EAP 1200Academic Writing and Editing Skills II3
EAP 1220Academic Reading and Study Skills II3
EAP 1010Pathway Recitation Lab I1
CORE 1500Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community1
Supported Core requirement3
Major course (varies by major)3
Math pre-requisite or CORE 32003-4
Total Credits17-18

Two-semester International Direct

Required Courses
EAP 1000Academic Writing and Editing Skills I3
EAP 1020Academic Reading and Study Skills I3
EAP 1030Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills1
EAP 1010Pathway Recitation Lab I1
EAP 1200Academic Writing and Editing Skills II3
EAP 1220Academic Reading and Study Skills II3
EAP 1010Pathway Recitation Lab I1
CORE 1500Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community1
Supported Core requirement6
Math pre-requisite or CORE 32003-4
Major course (varies by major)6
Total Credits31-32

Supported Core Requirements

Note: These University Undergraduate Core courses are supported by Pathway Recitation Lab I (EAP 1010). International Direct students are required to take one to two of these courses and the associated recitation lab courses. Courses subject to change.

ASTD 1000Intro to American Culture: Movements, Myths, and Methods3
VPA 1000Intro to the Arts3
POLS 1600Introduction to International Politics3
WGST 1900Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies3
CORE 1600Ultimate Questions: Theology3

Continuation Standards

  • Fulfillment of the continuation standards of the degree program.

Progression Requirements

  • Fulfillment of the continuation standards of the degree program.
  • No D / F / I / NP / U grades.
  • Successful completion of a program portfolio.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

  • This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
  • Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
  • Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

One-semester International Direct

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EAP 1200 Academic Writing and Editing Skills II 3
EAP 1220 Academic Reading and Study Skills II 3
EAP 1010 Pathway Recitation Lab I 1
CORE 1500 Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community 1
Supported Core requirement 3
Major course (varies by major) 3
Math pre-requisite or CORE 3200 3-4
 Credits17-18
 Total Credits17-18

Two-semester International Direct

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EAP 1000 Academic Writing and Editing Skills I 3
EAP 1020 Academic Reading and Study Skills I 3
EAP 1030 Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills 1
EAP 1010 Pathway Recitation Lab I 1
CORE 1500 Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community 1
Supported Core requirement 3
Major course (varies by major) OR Math pre-requisite or CORE 3200 3-4
 Credits15-16
Spring
EAP 1200 Academic Writing and Editing Skills II 3
EAP 1220 Academic Reading and Study Skills II 3
EAP 1010 Pathway Recitation Lab I 1
Supported Core requirement 3
Major course (varies by major) 3
Major course (varies by major) OR Math pre-requisite or CORE 3200 3-4
 Credits16-17
 Total Credits31-33

Supported Core Requirements

Note: These University Undergraduate Core courses are supported by Pathway Recitation Lab I (EAP 1010). International Direct students are required to take one to two of these courses and the associated recitation lab courses. Courses subject to change.

ASTD 1000Intro to American Culture: Movements, Myths, and Methods3
VPA 1000Intro to the Arts3
POLS 1600Introduction to International Politics3
WGST 1900Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies3
CORE 1600Ultimate Questions: Theology3

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