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 into one of the following degrees: biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, mechanical engineering, or physics.

Curriculum Overview

The International Year One curriculum consists of English, mathematics and general elective courses. Other courses require permission.

Program Entry Requirements

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

• Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
• 2.50 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
• Language requirement:
  • TOEFL iBT 75 (17 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
  • IELTS 6.0 (5.5 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
  • PTEA 50 or
  • Duolingo 120

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

• Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
• 2.50 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
• Language requirement:
  • TOEFL iBT 60 (13 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
  • IELTS 5.5 (5.0 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
  • PTEA 44 or
  • Duolingo 90 or
  • Completion of Academic English Level 4

Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway

• Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
• 2.50 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
• Language requirement:
  • TOEFL iBT 50 (10 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
  • IELTS 5.0 (4.5 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
  • PTEA 38 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

For the comprehensive pathway, students are required to take the courses below followed by the standard two-semester pathway.

Mathematics Requirements

General Elective Requirements

Discipline Specific Introductory Requirement 

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
• Writing 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.

1-semester (Accelerated) Pathway

2-semester (Standard) Pathway

Three-semester (Comprehensive) Pathway

For the comprehensive pathway, students take the following semester followed by the standard two-semester pathway.

Discipline Specific Introductory Requirement