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BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides an accessible path to earning a spiritually based university degree completely online at an affordable price.

There are two ways to start:

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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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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

Preparation for a university degree at a reduced cost

PathwayConnect is a one-year, reduced-cost online program that prepares students to start or finish a degree by building spiritual confidence and teaching foundational academic skills. After PathwayConnect, students can apply their course credits toward a degree at the same lower price.

Starting with PathwayConnect might be the best way to start your degree if you fit one or more of these criteria:

Worried about cost
Been away from college, or haven't started
Need to learn core academic skills
Desire support from peers

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This is a shared application with all other schools in the Church Educational System. To know which sections of the application to focus on, we strongly recommend you use our Application Guide while completing your application.

You will be redirected to an external page to begin your application and will be asked to log in with either a BYU Net ID or your Church account.

If you already have a BYU Net ID, you should use this to log in. You most likely already have a BYU account if you have previously applied to any CES school (BYU, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, LDS Business College) or registered for Church camps such as EFY, sports camps, scout camp, etc.

Already have a BYU Net ID?

If you already have a BYU Net ID, please log in below. If you have forgotten your username and/or password, use the links on the sign-in page to recover them. Please do not create a new BYU Net ID.

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Don't have a BYU Net ID?

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 and take you to the beginning of the application. Once you select the button, please wait until you are redirected to the Church log-in screen.

Returning Student

Start right away on one of more than 40 online programs

Whether students first start with PathwayConnect or jump right into a degree program, they can choose from 40+ online certificates and degrees offered through a partnership with BYU-Idaho. Certificate and degree programs are available in the areas of business, technology, health, family studies, and professional studies.

Bypassing PathwayConnect and starting directly into a degree might be best for you if you fit the following criteria:

Previously taken university courses
Experience with online learning
Confident in academic ability
Ready to go right into your degree

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Tuition

per credit*

*Students who complete PathwayConnect keep the lower tuition rate throughout their certificate and degree programs. (This tuition rate is for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Individuals who are not members of the Church pay 25 percent more.)

$128 per credit*

*BYU-Pathway's tuition is approximately half the cost of traditional universities. (This tuition rate is for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Individuals who are not members of the Church pay 25 percent more.)

Key Points

One-year program that counts toward certificates and degrees
Courses are online, completed with a weekly gathering
Prepares you to be successful in an online learning environment
Lays a foundation for success in the online degree program

Starts with certificates that build into a bachelor's degree
More than 40 certificate and degree programs to choose from
All coursework is completed online
Fit courses around busy schedules and other responsibilities

Eligibility

Be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or have a close tie to the Church
Be at least 17 years old (with a high school diploma or equivalent) or over age 19 (with or without a high school diploma or equivalent)
Have daily access to a computer with high-speed internet and webcam/video chat capabilities
Attend weekly gatherings during PathwayConnect (one full year)
Strive to live by the CES Honor Code
Be capable of entry-level college academic work

Agree to live by the CES Honor Code
Be in good standing (academic and financial) at any institution of higher learning previously attended. And be clear of any unresolved legal action (probation, fines, listed on a registry, etc.)
Have daily access to a computer with high-speed internet
Must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in high school (or equivalent) and any previous university courses taken, or, earned a minimum 3.0 GPA during PathwayConnect .

Application Process

No application fee
No ACT or SAT required
No high school transcripts required
No worthiness interview during PathwayConnect
English language assessment (for non-native English speakers)

Submit transcripts for all credits earned from previous universities
Meet with local bishop or branch president for a worthiness interview
Submit high school transcripts (or equivalent)*
Submit ACT or SAT scores*
Take the TOEFL (for non-native English speakers)*

Individuals who do not have access to, or who do not want to submit the required documents, should consider joining PathwayConnect , which has a simplied application process.

*Waived for students who have completed PathwayConnect or have 24 or more university transfer credits.

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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

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

Apply Now

Admissions

Priority Application Deadlines

Event	PathwayConnect	Certificates & Degrees
Fall Semester (Begins in September)	August 25	August 1
Winter Semester (Begins in January)	December 15	December 1
Spring Semester (Begins mid April)	March 30	March 1

Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline, and students are admitted based on space available.