Engineering Undergraduate Pathway

Saint Louis University's Engineering Undergraduate Pathway Program prepares students to enter the next semester of a bachelor's degree program in engineering at SLU. The undergraduate engineering pathway leads to one of the following degrees: biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, mechanical engineering, or physics.

Curriculum Overview

The Undergraduate Pathway curriculum consists of English and University courses. Students will satisfy core requirements as they build their language and academic skills.

Program Entry Requirements

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

• 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 or 
  • Completion of Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

• 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 or
  • Completion of Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway

Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway

• Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
• 2.50 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Language requirement:
  • TOEFL iBT 50 or
  • IELTS 5.0 or
  • PTEA 40 or
  • Duolingo 75 or
  • Completion of Academic English Level 3

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.

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway

Students in the Comprehensive Pathway are required to take the courses below followed by a standard two-semester 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

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.

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway

Students in the Comprehensive Pathway take the following semester, followed by a standard two-semester pathway.