Pathways at Pace University: program options

Update for fall 2020 intake: students who are unable to join their program in person can begin their Pace studies in an online format.

We offer preparation programs that lead into Pace University undergraduate and graduate degrees. If you do not need degree preparation, Pathways staff can help you apply directly to a bachelor’s (Year 1 or Transfer admission) or master’s at Pace.

Search for degrees at Pace University

Route to Pace	Program offered	Campus
Preparation program	Undergraduate Global Pathways	New York City
	Graduate Global Pathways
	Intensive English Program
Enter a degree directly	Bachelor's degrees	New York City or Westchester
Enter a degree directly	Master's degrees	New York City or Westchester

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Direct admission to a bachelor’s degree

Students who meet all entry requirements should apply for direct admission to Year 1 of a bachelor’s degree or transfer admission to Year 2 or 3*. Disciplines include arts and sciences, business, computing, education and health science. See all available degrees.

For most degrees, you can choose to study in New York City and nearby Westchester County.

*International students who have already completed some university credits may be eligible to enter Year 2 or 3 of a bachelor’s degree at Pace University. Learn more about the transfer admission process.

Download direct admission details for 2020-21

Direct admission to a master’s degree

Students who meet all entry requirements can apply for direct admission to a master’s degree. Disciplines include business, computing, media, nutrition, psychology, pubic administration, science, and TESOL. See all available degrees.

Some degrees offer a choice between Pace’s New York City and Westchester campuses.

Download direct admission details for 2020-21

Undergraduate Global Pathways program

Improve your English language and academic grades, for progression to Year 1 or 2 of a bachelor’s degree. You can also earn credits that you will transfer to your degree. Available disciplines include arts and sciences, business and computing. See all progression degrees.

Study your pathway program on Pace’s New York City campus and continue your studies there or progress to the Westchester campus, depending on your degree and preference.

Download Global Pathways details for 2020-21

Graduate Global Pathways program

Improve your English language and academic skills, for progression to a master’s degree. You can also earn credits that you will transfer to your degree. Available disciplines include arts and sciences, business and computing. See all progression degrees.

Study your pathway program on Pace’s New York City campus and continue your studies in Lower Manhattan or progress to the Westchester campus, depending on your degree and preference.

Download Global Pathways details for 2020-21

Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program (IEP) is for students who have been “conditionally admitted” to one of the following programs at Pace University but need to improve their English level to meet the English entry requirement:

3-semester Undergraduate Global Pathways program
3-semester Graduate Global Pathways program

These students can first join Pace University’s English Language Institute at the New York City campus. You will study IEP for 16 hours per week for either a 7- or 14-week session.

Entry requirements

Academic

Program	GPA in previous study
Undergraduate degree	2.5
Undergraduate Global Pathways	2.0
Graduate degree in Lubin School of Business	3.0
Graduate degree in Seidenberg School of Computer Science	3.0
Graduate degree in Dyson College of Arts and Sciences	3.0
MS TESOL International	3.0
MS Nutrition and Dietetics	3.0
Graduate Global Pathways	3.0
GMAT Preparation Program	3.0

English language

For international students affected by testing centers closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Pace University has temporarily approved the use of the Duolingo English test (DET). More information for undergraduates and graduates.

Program	TOEFL	KITE	IELTS	Pearson PTE	Duolingo
Undergraduate degree	80	462	6.5	54	105
Undergraduate Global Pathways	61	428	5.5 (no bands below 5.0)	44	85
Graduate degree in Lubin School of Business	90	487	7.0	61	110
Graduate degree in Seidenberg School of Computer Science	78	458	6.5	52	105
Graduate degree in Dyson College of Arts and Sciences	88	483	7.0	60	110
MA Media and Communication Arts	100	519	7.5	68	120
MS TESOL International	88	483	7.0	60	110
MS Nutrition and Dietetics	88	483	7.0	60	110
Graduate Global Pathways or GMAT preparation leading to Lubin School of Business	70	446	6.0 (no bands below 5.5)	47	95
Graduate Global Pathways leading to Seidenberg School of Computer Science	55	416	5.5 (no bands below 5.0)	42	85
Graduate Global Pathways leading to MS TESOL International	65	436	6.0 (no bands below 5.5)	45	85
Graduate Global Pathways leading to MA Media and Communication Arts	80	462	6.5 (no bands below 6.0)	54	105
Graduate Global Pathways leading to Dyson College of Arts and Sciences	65	436	6.0 (no bands below 5.5)	45	85

Other requirements

A portfolio is needed for BFA Art.

GMAT/GRE scores are required by business master’s programs

3-year bachelor’s degrees are considered by Seidenberg School of Computer Science, but a GRE score is needed from these applicants.

4-year bachelor’s degrees are required by Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.

Apply to Pathways at Pace University

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