What Could Prevent Me from Joining a BYU-Pathway Program?

Applicants seeking to participate in programs offered through BYU-Pathway Worldwide must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirements for Each Program:

• EnglishConnect 3: 11 years of age and older

• PathwayConnect:

  • 16 years of age and older (High school completion required)

  • If the applicant is 16 or 17 years old and lives outside of the U.S., their application will undergo a manual review. The BYU-Pathway Worldwide manager who oversees the part of the world the applicant lives in will provide guidance on whether high school completion is required.

  • 18 years of age and older (No high school completion required)

• Certificates & Degrees: 17 years of age and older (High school completion required)

Other Participation Requirements:

• Residency: You must live in a country approved for BYU-Pathway participation.

• Religion: Your current religion must be approved for participation in the country where you live.

• Legal Status: You must not have any unresolved legal actions, such as probation, fines, or being listed on a registry.

• English Language Requirements: For EnglishConnect 3, you must meet the minimum English language level.

  • If you do not meet the minimum requirement, you will be offered a link to apply for EnglishConnect 1 or 2.