The preferred path to a degree begins with
NO ACT/SAT Scores NO Worthiness Interview
(during 1st 3 terms)NO Cost to Apply

- Reduced
tuition cost for entire degree
- Completely online
- Supportive environment through
weekly gatherings - Builds confidence
- Increased spiritual learning
- No ACT/SAT required for admission
Eligibility Requirements
The following are requirements for admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide via the preferred path:
- 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/secondary school diploma or equivalent) or over age 19 (with or without a secondary school diploma or equivalent)
- Attend
weekly gatherings (either online or in person) during the first three semesters of your degree program - Strive to live by the
CES Honor Code * - Be capable of university-level academic work
- Complete an English proficiency assessment (for non-native English speakers)
- Have daily access to a computer with high-speed internet and webcam/video chat capabilities
After the first six courses of your degree program (also known as
PathwayConnect
), you will need to have fulfilled the following requirements:
- Earn a cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA ("B") in your first three academic courses
- Meet with your local Church leaders for a worthiness interview to get an ecclesiastical endorsement
- Submit transcripts for
transfer credit evaluation - Be in good standing (academic and financial) at any institution of higher learning previously attended
- Be clear of any unresolved legal action (probation, fines, listed on a registry, etc.)
Winter Semester (Begins in January)
| Dec. 15 (Priority) / Jan. 1 (Final)
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Spring Semester (Begins mid April)
| March 30 (Priority) / April 16 (Final)
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Fall Semester
(Begins in September)
| Aug. 23 (Priority) / Sept. 10 (Final)
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Higher price than the preferred path Completely Online Worthiness interview required Submit ACT/SAT scores


Eligibility
The following are requirements for admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide via the advanced path:
- Agree to live by the
CES Honor Code - Be in good standing (academic and financial) at any institution of higher learning previously attended
- Be clear of any unresolved legal action (probation, fines, listed on a registry, etc.)
- Have daily access to a computer with high-speed internet
- 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 program GPA in
PathwayConnect academic courses (PC101/101L, PC102/102L, PC103/103L).

-
Submit transcripts for all credits earned from United States accredited universities
- Meet with your local Church leaders for a worthiness interview to get an ecclesiastical endorsement
- Submit additional materials, which may include:
- High school/secondary transcripts (or equivalent)
- ACT/SAT scores
- TOEFL test scores (for non-native English speakers)
Individuals who do not have access to, or do not want to submit the required documents, should start with the preferred path (outlined above), which has a simplified application process.
APPLICATION GUIDE
The application via the advanced path is a shared application with all 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 the application for the advanced path.
Winter Semester (Begins in January)
| Dec. 1 (Priority) / Jan. 1 (Final)
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Spring Semester (Begins mid April)
| March 1 (Priority) / April 16 (Final)
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Fall Semester (Begins in September)
| Aug. 1 (Priority) / Sept. 10 (Final)
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