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Academic and linguistic preparation for graduate degrees!
UD Graduate Pathways at the English Language Institute is your pathway to success in participating master’s or doctoral programs!
Graduate Pathways is an intensive, one-semester (4-month) program for international students who are conditionally admitted to a participating UD graduate program and who are approaching the language proficiency required for matriculation.
Graduate Degrees
Graduate Pathways offers admission to the following graduate programs:
MBA Programs
M.S. in International Business
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
Master of Science in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Professional Science Master’s in Bioinformatics
HOW DOES GRADUATE PATHWAYS WORK? |
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Improve and Develop Graduate-Level Skills |
PROGRAM FEATURES |
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PROGRAM BENEFITS |
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University credits Earn three credits towards your graduate degree or complete a prerequisite course for your graduate program. |
Excellent value Integrate with your academic department and your fellow graduate students. |
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Resources for student success Receive support in language, study skills, reading, and writing every week during the graduate course. Whether studying online or on campus, Graduate Pathways students have many resources to help them be successful: University student and faculty mentors, academic advisors, private tutoring, and more. |
Academic skill development Learn how to read and write specifically in your field, deliver presentations, participate in discussions, understand lectures, and communicate with faculty and peers. |
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Genuine university experience Enjoy the ELI’s cultural and academic programming. |
English for Academic Purposes Participate in ESL courses designed for the needs of international graduate students. |
MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS
What must Graduate Pathways students do in order to begin full-time graduate studies?
As an ELI Graduate Pathways candidate, you must meet the following coursework requirements before you continue with your graduate degree program:
- Earn a grade of B or higher in a designated ELI Level 6 Listening/Speaking course for graduate students, and
- Earn a grade of B or higher in a designated ELI Level 6 Reading/Writing course for graduate students, and
- Earn a grade of B or higher in the ELI Cohort co-curricular class.
- Earn a grade of B or higher in a graduate class selected by your graduate department.
Cohort Classes
Comprehensive university preparation for graduate school
International students need more than just English courses to prepare for university. They must also develop the interpersonal, team-building, and leadership skills that are expected of students who participate in courses.
To have a fulfilling university experience, it is important for international students to learn techniques to properly engage (i.e., become involved) in campus life and culture.
Cohort is an innovative curriculum that helps students to achieve these goals.
For Graduate Students Online or on campus
Graduate Pathways is available only to students conditionally admitted to certain graduate programs (i.e., master’s or doctoral) who are close to the required language proficiency. Courses may be taken online or on-campus, depending on whether the graduate academic course is offered online.
If you are not yet ready for Graduate Pathways or if you are interested in a different graduate program, enroll in the Graduate Conditional Admissions Program. | Learn more about Graduate CAP>
Upcoming Program Dates
Academic Year 2024
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| Fall 2024 | |
| August 21-23, 2024 | August 26 - December 13, 2024 |
- Students may begin Graduate Pathways Program in Fall each year.
- The semester lasts 4 months.
- Students are expected to arrive on time for the program start. Students who do not arrive on time will not be permitted to begin/resume their studies during that semester (and this can result in a loss of their visa status). For more information, contact eli-registrar@udel.edu.
Price for Academic Year 2024
The following pricing is for each semester (4 months) of study:
| Item | In-Person Price | Online Price |
| Tuition | US$ 10,043 | US$ 10,043 |
| Room and food (estimate) | 4,800 | — |
| All mandatory fees | 1,212 | — |
| Books (estimate) | 300 | 300 |
| Total estimated fees (4 months) | US$ 16,355 | US$ 10,343 |
- All prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice.
- The academic year 2024 prices are effective from August 21, 2024.
- Important note about insurance: All students who are not sponsored by a governmental organization are now required to purchase the ELI’s health insurance plan. Students may not purchase their own insurance policy to replace the ELI’s plan. Health insurance fees are non-refundable.
Additional fees
Some additional fees may apply, including:
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| Express Mail fee: $65 |
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| Airport Transfer fee: $100 – $200 |
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| Late Orientation/Arrival fee: $100 |
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| Late Housing fee: $100 |
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| Late Payment fee: $50 |
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Start your journey today!
Please follow these instructions:
- Select a UD program that participates in Graduate Pathways.
- Complete the UD Graduate Application process: Submit your application, supporting documents and required test scores.
- Indicate on the Graduate Application that you would like to be considered for conditional admission!
- Once a complete application has been received, it can take 6-8 weeks to receive an admissions decision.