Admissions

Low Priced

Costs significantly less than other schools
Online

All degrees are completely online
Spiritual

Higher education combined with spiritual learning

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO START A DEGREE:

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NEW APPLICANTS
You will be redirected to an external page to begin your application and will be asked to login with a Church Account.

If you already have a Church Account, login with your username and password.
If you have never created a Church Account, select "Register for a Church Account."

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FORMER PATHWAYCONNECT STUDENTS
If you have previously completed one or more courses in PathwayConnect, but didn't finish, do not begin a new application. Instead, completed the Returning Student form.

Returning Student

If you have completed PathwayConnect and are applying to continue your degree program, apply by selecting the button below. (If you want more information before you apply, click here.)

Continuing to a Degree

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FORMER PATHWAYCONNECT STUDENTS
If you have previously completed one or more courses in PathwayConnect, do not begin a new application. Instead, complete the Returning Student form.

Returning Student

The preferred path to a degree begins with

PathwayConnect

and is recommended for most students. No ACT/SAT required for admission. PathwayConnect includes foundational academic and religion courses that help students see increased success, and all courses count toward your degree.

Reduced tuition cost for entire degree
Completely online
Strengthens confidence
Increased spiritual learning
Simplified admission process

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NEW APPLICANTS
You will be redirected to our online degree application and will be asked to log in with your Church Account. (An optional application guide is available.)

Log In with Church Account

CURRENT OR FORMER PATHWAYCONNECT STUDENTS

Students who completed or are completing PathwayConnect and are applying to continue their degree program should apply by selecting the button below.

(If you want more information before you apply, click here.)

Continuing to a Degree

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Don't have a BYU Net ID? Log in with your Church Account.

If you have never created a BYU Net ID, use the button below and log in using your Church account. This will automatically create a BYU Net ID for you. Once you select the button, please wait until you are redirected to the Church log-in screen. You can also use this link to return to your application.

Returning Student

The advanced path to a degree requires a more detailed application process (including submission of ACT/SAT scores) and is primarily for U.S. students with significant previous university and online learning experience. ^{*

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Information for International Students

Students who live in countries outside the United States or Canada are encouraged to start their degree program through PathwayConnect instead of applying to begin a degree program directly. For international students particularly, the requirements for admission to PathwayConnect are simpler and more affordable.}

Low tuition, but higher cost than starting with PathwayConnect
Completely online
Worthiness interview required
Submit ACT/SAT scores

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Tuition

Price for preferred degree path:

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This is the tuition rate in the United States for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other students pay 25 percent more. Students whose native language is not English qualify for a lower rate. Prices in other countries vary.

Students who start their degree through PathwayConnect pay a reduced cost throughout their entire degree program!}

USD per credit

Price for advanced degree path:

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This is the tuition rate in the United States for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who did not first complete PathwayConnect. Other students pay 25 percent more.}

$131.00 USD per credit

Eligibility

Have access to a computer with internet
Attend weekly gatherings (online or in person) for three semesters
Be capable of university-level courses
Must meet a minimum level of English proficiency

Additional requirements must be fulfilled in order to continue your degree beyond PathwayConnect. See more about

eligibility

and additional requirements.

Have access to a computer with internet
Agree to the CES Honor Code
Have earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher in high school and any university courses — OR — have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA in PathwayConnect.

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eligibility requirements

Application Process

No ACT or SAT required
No application fee
No worthiness interview required during the first three semesters
English language assessment (for non-native English speakers)
Transfer credit evaluation is outlined here

Submit ACT or SAT scores ^{*

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Waived for students who have completed PathwayConnect or have 24 or more university transfer credits.}
No application fee
Have a worthiness interview
Submit previous transcripts
Submit high school transcripts (or equivalent) ^{*

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Waived for students who have completed PathwayConnect or have 24 or more university transfer credits.}
Take the TOEFL (for non-native English speakers) ^{*

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Waived for students who have completed PathwayConnect or have 24 or more university transfer credits.}
Transfer credit evaluation is outlined here

See more about application process

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NEW APPLICANTS
You will be redirected to an external page to begin your application and will be asked to login with a Church Account.

If you already have a Church Account, login with your username and password.
If you have never created a Church Account, select "Register for a Church Account."

Begin Application

FORMER PATHWAYCONNECT STUDENTS
If you have previously completed one or more courses in PathwayConnect, do not begin a new application. Instead, complete the Returning Student form.

Returning Student

More Information

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Students who completed or are completing PathwayConnect and are applying to continue their degree program should apply by selecting the button below.

(If you want more information before you apply, click here.)

Continuing to a Degree

Begin Application

Returning Student

More Information

Students who completed PathwayConnect and are applying to continue their degree program should review the requirements and apply here.

Application deadlines

Event	PREFERRED PATH	ADVANCED PATH
Winter Semester (Begins in January)	Dec. 15 (Priority) / Jan. 1 (Final)	Dec. 1 (Priority) / Jan. 1 (Final)
Spring Semester (Begins mid April)	March 30 (Priority) / April 16 (Final)	March 1 (Priority) / April 16 (Final)
Fall Semester (Begins in September)	Aug. 23 (Priority) / Sept. 10 (Final)	Aug. 1 (Priority) / Sept. 10 (Final)