1 Semester Pathway (Standard GGP) - Undergraduate - Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - English

Overview

The 1 Semester Pathway program at James Madison University offers an engaging introduction to the field of English, preparing students for further study in a Bachelor of Arts program. Located in Harrisonburg, this pathway helps international students transition smoothly into their academic journey.

How applying works

Four steps, with a local SIT advisor beside you through all of them — free.

1. 1

   Apply online

   Send the free application — your advisor checks every document before it goes to the university.

2. 2

   Get your offer

   The university reviews your file and issues the acceptance letter.

3. 3

   Confirm & visa

   Accept the offer — your advisor then prepares the visa file with you.

4. 4

   Enroll & arrive

   Finalize enrollment on arrival and start classes.

Admission requirements

Completed secondary/high-school education with good grades in relevant subjects, or an equivalent qualification / recognised foundation or pathway programme.

Language requirements

English-language proficiency is required. Where a minimum IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score is listed above, that figure is the threshold; otherwise typical requirements are around IELTS 6.0–6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5–7.0 for postgraduate study (or an accepted equivalent, or a Medium-of-Instruction waiver). Confirm the exact score with your advisor.

Proof of English proficiency — typically IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or equivalent (see the minimum scores listed). A Medium-of-Instruction (MOI) letter may be accepted in place of a test by some institutions.

Required documents

Documents are checked by your advisor before submission.

Core curriculum