Pathway Programs for Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission for Freshman, Transfer, and Graduate Applicants to FDU’s New Jersey campuses
- Both new and transfer students are welcome!
- Submission of standardized test scores welcome but not required.
- Complete pathway program in as little as one semester (depending on on-line placement test)!
- All FDU undergraduate majors (and most graduate majors) are available.
Learn more about the Pre-University Program (PUP), FDU’s pathway program for undergraduate students
Learn more about the Pre-Master’s Program (PMP), FDU’s pathway program for graduate students
Conditional admission pending completion of the Pre-University Program or the Pre-Master’s Program is available to international applicants who meet all academic requirements besides English proficiency for admission to a degree program at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
FDU’s pathway programs cater to students from a variety of backgrounds-ranging from students who have intermediate English language proficiency as measured by standardized tests of English and/or who have not taken an English examination to students whose English falls just below FDU’s regular English language proficiency requirements.
FDU pathway programs feature our proprietary English for Professional Success (EPS) curriculum which introduces students to advanced learning strategies to ensure success in university-level courses taught in English, as well as communication topics and skills relevant to students entering the workforce.
EPS classes address the most common causes of difficulty: meeting expectations for reading and writing at a university level and participating in classroom discussions. FDU’s learning resources and support centers provide additional support in language and academic content tutoring for both on-campus and remote learners.
After completing the application for admission, the applicant will be invited to take FDU’s Online English Placement Test to determine their level of English proficiency and placement at the appropriate level of EPS courses.
Students placed at advanced EPS levels will take a combination of EPS and regular FDU courses for one semester before transitioning into regular academic study. Students placed at intermediate EPS levels will focus on English for one or two semesters before transitioning into advanced EPS levels and, subsequently, regular academic study.
Undergraduate Pathway Programs
Tuition charges shown are subject to annual increases and do not include mandatory health insurance, travel or visa costs, living expenses, or personal expenses.
| Programs | PUP Lower Intermediate | PUP Upper Intermediate | PUP Advanced |
| Courses | EPS 1004/1014 EPS 1005/1015 |
EPS 1006/1016 |
EPS 1008/1018 EPS 1109/1119 Plus 4 to 8 other undergraduate credits |
| Duration | One semester | One semester | One semester |
| Tuition | $6,000 | $6,000 | $16,000 minus academic scholarship |
| English | TOEFL 40, IELTS 4.5, iTEP 2.9, Duolingo 70, E3PT 48, GTEC 900, PTE-A 36 | TOEFL 40, IELTS 4.5, iTEP 2.9, Duolingo 70, E3PT 48, GTEC 900, PTE-A 36 | TOEFL 50, IELTS 5, iTEP 3.2, Duolingo 80, E3PT 54, GTEC 1000, PTE-A 45 |
Graduate Pathway Programs
Tuition charges shown are subject to annual increases and do not include mandatory health insurance, travel or visa costs, living expenses, or personal expenses.
| Programs | PMP Lower Intermediate | PMP Upper Intermediate | PMP Advanced |
| Courses | EPS 5004/5014 EPS 5005/5015 |
EPS 5006/5016 |
EPS 5008/5018 EPS 5009/5019 Plus 3 to 4 other graduate credits |
| Duration | One semester | One semester | One semester |
| Tuition | $6,000 | $6,000 | $4,500 for EPS plus regular FDU tuition for other graduate credits |
| English | TOEFL 50, IELTS 5, iTEP 3.2, Duolingo 80, E3PT 54, GTEC 1000, PTE-A 45 | TOEFL 50, IELTS 5, iTEP 3.2, Duolingo 80, E3PT 54, GTEC 1000, PTE-A 45 | TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, iTEP 3.5, Duolingo 90, E3PT 58, GTEC 1075, PTE-A 50 |
These tables refer to pathway programs for FDU’s campuses in New Jersey. Information concerning pathway programs for FDU’s campus in Vancouver is available on the FDU-Vancouver web page.
Non-Pathway Option
Undergraduate and graduate applicants may be granted conditional admission even if they choose not to enroll in one of FDU’s pathway programs.
Such students are encouraged to enroll in a reputable intensive English program. They should submit new standardized test scores of English proficiency meeting FDU requirements for regular admission within one calendar year of receiving an offer of conditional admission.
Note that students enrolling in one of FDU’s pathway programs are not required to submit new standardized test scores.
Students on F-1 Status
Admitted students who will study at Fairleigh Dickinson University on international student visa (F-1 visa) status will receive an FDU I-20 for the duration of the Pre-University Program or Pre-Master’s Program along with a letter of conditional acceptance to the bachelor’s or master’s degree program, respectively. Upon successfully completing the Pre-University Program or Pre-Master’s Program, the student will be issued an updated I-20 for the duration of the degree program.
Application Deadlines
Applicants living outside the United States:
- Fall (August) semester: July 1
- Spring (January) semester: December 1
Applicants living in the United States:
- Fall (August) semester: August 1
- Spring (January) semester: January 1
Admissions are rolling. Please allow 3-4 weeks to process your application.
Deadlines may vary according to the program. Please check your desired major’s department website for more details.
Questions?
Questions about the PUP, PMP, or FDU Conditional Admission should be sent via email to global@fdu.edu.