Students begin with foundational academic and religion courses. Through these courses, students build essential skills, strengthen their faith, and prepare for success in their degree program and in life. (If you are a returning student, click
for more information about next steps to continue your degree.)
here
No ACT/SAT or pre-test required for admission!
NO ACT/SAT Scores -
NO Worthiness Interview
(during first 15 credits) -
NO Cost to Apply
Benefits
BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides access to spiritually based degrees completely online at an affordable price .
- Reduced
tuition cost for entire degree Guaranteed scholarship
- Completely online
- Supportive environment through
weekly gatherings - Builds confidence
- Increased spiritual learning
- No ACT/SAT required for admission
Eligibility requirements
The following are requirements for admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide:- Be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or be willing to commit to living the CES Honor Code.
* - Be at least 16 years old (with secondary school completion or equivalent) or over age 18 (with or without a secondary school completion or equivalent).
- Attend weekly gatherings during the first three blocks of your degree program.
- Strive to live by the CES Honor Code. (After you complete foundational courses, an ecclesiastical endorsement is required to continue your degree.)
- Be capable of university-level academic work.
- Complete an English proficiency assessment (for non-native English speakers). If you need help improving your English skills, BYU-Pathway recommends taking EnglishConnect, a language-learning program provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Have access to a smartphone and/or computer with internet and webcam/video chat capabilities. All foundational courses can be accessed and completed on a mobile device. However, depending on your degree program, you may need a laptop with the ability to run specific software. View complete details on our technology requirements page.
You will need to meet the requirements below in your foundational courses to continue your online degree program:
- Earn a C or better in PC 101, PC 102, and PC 103
- Earn a C- or better in your introductory certificate course
- Earn two passing credits for your religion courses
- Meet with your local Church leaders for an interview to get an ecclesiastical endorsement
Applications are open year-round!
2026 Application Deadlines
You can apply at any time! If one block is full or the deadline has passed, you will be added to the next block.
Block 3 |
Apply by April 27, 2026 |
Starts May 4, 2026 |
Block 4 |
Apply by June 22, 2026 |
Starts June 29, 2026 |
Questions
I attended previously and didn't finish. How do I return?
Visit to start your return process. As you go through the process, the system will automatically evaluate your past coursework and the amount of time since you last attended, then recommend the best next steps 鈥� whether that is registering for the next available block or completing a new application.
How much time should I plan to spend studying each week?
Generally, students spend 3鈥�5 hours per week on coursework per credit. However, some students may need more or less time to succeed. Each student should consider their own situation, English language skills, and work pace when planning their schedule.
So, for a typical 3-credit course, you can expect to spend around 9鈥�15 hours per week, adding up to approximately 63鈥�105 total hours over a 7-week course block.
So, for a typical 3-credit course, you can expect to spend around 9鈥�15 hours per week, adding up to approximately 63鈥�105 total hours over a 7-week course block.
| Credits per course | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| 1 credit | 3鈥�5 hours |
| 3 credits (typical) | 9鈥�15 hours |
| 6 credits (two courses) | 18鈥�30 hours |
How long does it take to complete a certificate program?
Certificates are 12鈥�15 credits and can be completed in one year or less. Every course in a certificate builds directly into an associate and bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Will it take longer or cost more for me to get certificates?
No. Certificates are a more efficient, streamlined approach to obtaining a bachelor鈥檚 degree. All certificate courses count toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree.