Arts Undergraduate Pathway

Saint Louis University's Arts Undergraduate Pathway program prepares students to enter the next semester of a bachelor's degree program in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts using the standard pathway only. 

The Arts Pathway leads to one of the following degrees from SLU: 

• Art History, B.A. 
• Music, B.A.
• Studio Art, B.A.
• Theatre, B.A.

Program Entry Requirements

Standard Pathway (Two-Semester Program)

• Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
• 2.5 minimum GPA on 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 non-native 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 non-native 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.

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Mathematics Requirements

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This course does not count towards the degree.

Supported Core Requirements

Note: These courses are supported by EAP 1010 Recitation Lab. Pathway students are required to take one to two of these courses and their associated lab courses.

Continuation Standards

Earn a 2.70 overall grade point average (GPA) with no grades below a "C."

Progression Requirements

• Minimum 2.70 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• Grade of "B" or better in all classes counting toward major
• No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades
• Successful completion of Program Portfolio

Additional Progression Requirements

• A portfolio review is required if applying to the studio art major.
• A musical audition is required if applying to the music major.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway