University Pathway Program for international students

The Path to your US University Degree

The University Pathway Program offers a fast, academically focused route to undergraduate and graduate degrees at Pacific Lutheran University.

The course combines English language training, with study skills and academic credits. Contact a Student Advisor for details.

Who is the course for?

International students who want to attend Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), but do not have adequate English language proficiency for entry to a degree.

Which degrees can I transition to?

A master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), or a bachelor's degree in majors including: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Geo-Sciences, Music, Physics, Pre-Medical, Psychology, Legal Studies, Social Work, Political Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. See a full list of undergraduate majors.

When does it start?

Spring or Fall semester - February or September - each year. Next start date: 28 August (arrival), 29 August (orientation), 6 September (classes)


Benefits of joining the University Pathway Program:

  • Full integration into University campus life
  • The best and easiest route to a PLU degree
  • Highest levels of personal academic monitoring and support
  • Small class sizes
  • Earn up to 4 academic credits towards your degree

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Student Testimonial

International student, Caracalla Ng, says:

English Transition student at Pacific Lutheran University

"My purpose is to get a nursing degree in the US, but my problem is I am not that good at English to have classes in an American university. Right now, I think the University Pathway Program helps me to improve my English so that I can take degree courses at Pacific Lutheran University.”


Student Blog

See what other international students are saying about Pacific Lutheran University in the USA. Read the student blog.

Pacific Lutheran University International Study Center, Telephone: +1-212-497-8386