51ĀŅĀ×

University Success Pathway Program

Part-Time OPIE English Studies and Part-Time Academic Classes

In the University Success Pathway Program, undergraduate students admitted to 51ĀŅĀ× can get a head-start on their degrees by taking their first academic classes while completing their English-language studies. 

Coursework is part-time OPIE English courses and part-time academic courses, with two levels depending on test scores.

Earning Admission to 51ĀŅĀ×: Students who successfully complete Pathway Level 2 by earning the required grades are fully admitted to 51ĀŅĀ× to study for the undergraduate degree of their choice. No test scores are required! 

In Pathway English classes, teachers use concepts, vocabulary, and experiences from 51ĀŅĀ× academic classes to support students in developing their English skills. This way, Pathway students will be supported as they transition from language study to full-time academic study.

U.S. Pathway students willā€¦

  • Be supported in their transition from English studies to their degree program at 51ĀŅĀ×.
  • Receive language training, academic support, and cross-cultural guidance.
  • Be introduced to 51ĀŅĀ× and the local Athens community.
  • Earn up to 20 credit hours toward a bachelorā€™s degree from 51ĀŅĀ×.

How to Apply

About Undergraduate Admission to 51ĀŅĀ×: Undergraduate students who are conditionally admitted to 51ĀŅĀ× are given an Institutional TOEFL exam (ITP) and writing or composition test upon arrival. Students are eligible to begin full-time academic study if they score 520 (Business students: 525) or above with a writing score of 5 or above. If scores are lower, students are placed into either this Full-Time English Program with OPIE for full-time English instruction or the University Success Pathway Program, which includes English classes and academic classes.

Note: If you want to study Intensive English only, you should apply for ā€œOPIE Onlyā€ student status. The only entry requirement is that you have a high school diploma. ā€œOPIE Onlyā€ student status is best for students who are not interested in a degree program at 51ĀŅĀ× or who are unsure of the program they would like to enter. Apply for English-only study with the .

U.S. Success Pathway Program Coursework

Pathway English classes are designed to provide specific support for the academic classes Pathway students are taking. Pathway teachers will provide support in the following ways:

  • Attending the academic classes and reading the textbooks
  • Answering studentsā€™ questions about what they are learning in the academic classes
  • Using textbooks from the academic classes for reading assignments
  • Using topics from the academic classes for writing assignments
  • Using vocabulary from the academic classes for vocabulary lists and quizzes
  • Previewing and reviewing ideas from the academic classes
  • Helping students learn how to interact with professors in class and during office hours
  • Helping students learn how to interact with American classmates in group work and class discussions

U.S. Pathway Level 1

12 hours of English per week

Eight-hour combined skill courses prepare students for success in American university classes by developing needed language, study, and academic performance skills through a variety of reading, writing, listening, speaking, thinking, and problem-solving activities.

Students also take a four-hour grammar skills course.

  • OPIE D960: English for Academic Purposes (8 hours per week)
  • OPIE D804: Grammar for Writing (4 hours per week)
  • Academic classes (6-8 hours per week)

U.S. Pathway Level 2

8 hours of English per week

  • OPIE D970: English for Academic Purposes (8 hours per week)
  • Academic classes (9-12 hours per week)