Graduate Pathways
The English Language Institute's Graduate Pathways Program is your pathway to success in participating master’s or doctoral programs at the University of Delaware!
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.
HOW DOES GRADUATE PATHWAYS WORK?
Improve and Develop Graduate-Level Skills
Learn to read and write for specific graduate programs.
Understand and participate in classes, discussions and groups.
Take a 3-credit graduate course supported by small-group meetings to focus on language assignments.
Explore UD resources, buid teamwork and study skills.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- One-semester program includes ESL courses, a graduate academic course, a cohort program in essential skills for success in graduate school, advising, and individual tutoring.
- No TOEFL/IELTS score is needed after completion of Pathways (before matriculation to the graduate program)
- Offered every Fall
- Some departments may require GRE scores: additional GRE-focused tutoring is available
PROGRAM BENEFITS
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. |
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. |
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
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 American 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.
