Undergraduate GSSP
Undergraduate GSSP
The Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's or master's degree program. The GSSP provides an academic and cultural bridge to studying at the University of Idaho. When you successfully complete the GSSP, you move directly into the second year of your undergraduate or graduate degree program. The University of Idaho Global Students is designed for international students looking for additional academic, cultural, and personal support, designed to help you be more successful. After completing the GSSP your first year, you will progress directly into the second year of your academic degree program, with no additional time needed to graduate. The application for admission is free, and entrance is guaranteed so long as you meet minimum academic and English requirements (no SAT/ACT required).
Degree Programs
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
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Agricultural Economics, B.S.
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Agribusiness
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Applied Economics
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Agricultural Education, B.S.
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Agricultural Science, Communication & Leadership, B.S.
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Animal & Veterinary Science, B.S.
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Apparel, Textiles, & Design, B.S.
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Child, Family, & Consumer Sciences, B.S.
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Early Childhood Development Education, B.S.
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Food Science, B.S.
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Sustainable Crop & Landscape Systems, B.S.
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Sustainable Food Systems, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Art and Architecture
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Architecture, B.S.
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Art Education, B.S.
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Art, B.A.
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Interior Design, B.I.D.
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Landscape Architecture, B.S.
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Studio Art & Design, B.F.A.
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Virtual Technology & Design, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Business and Economics
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Accounting, B.S.
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Economics, B.A/B.S.
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Finance, B.S.
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Management & Human Resources
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Marketing B.S.
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Marketing Analytics emphasis
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Entrepreneurship emphasis
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General emphasis
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PGA Golf Management
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Operations Management, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- Career & Technical Education, B.S.
- Dance, B.S.
- Exercise Science & Health, B.S.
- Physical Education, B.S.
- Recreation, B.S.
- Secondary Education, B.S.
- Early Childhood Development Education, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Engineering
- Biological Engineering, B.S.
- Chemical Engineering, B.S.
- Civil Engineering, B.S.
- Computer Engineering, B.S.
- Computer Science, B.S.
- Electrical Engineering, B.S.
- Industrial Technology, B.S.
- Materials Science & Engineering, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- Advertising, B.A./B.S.
- Anthropology, B.A./B/S.
- Broadcasting & Digital Media, B.A./B.S.
- English, B.A.
- French, B.A.
- History, B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A./B.S.
- International Studies, B.A.
- Journalism, B.A./B.S.
- Modern Languages Business, B.A.
- Music B.A./B. Music
- Organizational Sciences, B.S.
- Philosophy, B.A./B.S.
- Political Science, B.A./B.S.
- Psychology, B.A./B.S.
- Public Relations, B.A./B.S.
- Sociology, B.A./B.S.
- Spanish, B.A.
- Theatre Arts, B.F.A.
- Theatre, B.A./B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Natural Resources
- Ecology & Conservation Biology, B.S.
- Environmental Science, B.S.
- Fire Ecology & Management, B.S.
- Fishery Resources, B.S.
- Forest Resources, B.S.
- Natural Resource Conversation, B.S.
- Rangeland Ecology & Management, B.S.
- Renewable Materials, B.S.
- Wildlife Resources, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
College of Science
- Biochemistry, B.S.
- Biology, B.A./B.S.
- Chemistry, B.S.
- Geography, B.S.
- Geology, B.S.
- Mathematics, B.S.
- Medical Sciences, B.S.
- Microbiology, B.S.
- Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, B.S.
- Physics, B.S.
For more information on these majors please click here
Benefits of the Global Student Success Program (GSSP)
- No SAT/ACT or GRE required for admission
- No application fee
- Affordable tuition
- Guaranteed small class sizes
- Dedicated GSSP student lounge with hot/cold beverage station, just steps away from a full-size indoor basketball court, an indoor Olympic-size swimming pool, and outdoor tennis courts.
- Additional academic and language support
- Fun social activities with other GSSP students
- Additional pre-arrival support (mock visa interviews, webinars, travel logistics, housing selection, airport pickup)
- Scholarship opportunities available
Depending on your GPA and English level, you will enter either the 2 or 3 semesters Global Student Success Program, equivalent to the first year of your Bachelor's program. Starting your bachelor's degree at the University of Idaho with the Global Student Success Program will not extend the amount of time it takes you to earn your degree. Similar to a Direct Entry student, you are projected to complete your bachelor's degree program in 4 years.
GSSP: 2 Semesters (GPA 2.5, IELTS 5.5)
GSSP: 3 Semesters - 1 Year (GPA 2.0, IELTS 5.5)
ALCP + GSSP (GPA 2.0, IELTS >5.5)*
Please see below for an example schedule of a GSSP student. Please note that your classes may differ slightly from the courses listed below based on availability and your interests.
2 semester - Program Sample | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL101 |
Introduction to College Writing |
3 |
ENGL109 |
Writing Studio |
1 |
BIOL115 |
Cells and the evolution of life |
3 |
MATH143 |
Pre-Calculus Algebra and Analytic Geometry |
3 |
BIOL115L |
Cells and the evolution of life laboratory |
1 |
ISEM101 |
Integrated Seminar |
3 |
GSSP101 |
Integrated Learning Skills |
3 |
Total semester credits |
17 |
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Semester 2 | Credits | |
ART100 |
World Art and Culture |
3 |
ENGL102 |
College Writing and Rhetoric |
3 |
CHEM111 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 |
4 |
MATH160 |
Survey of Calculus |
4 |
ANTH100 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
Total semester credits |
17 |
|
Total program credits |
34 |
3 semester - Program Sample | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL101 |
Introduction to College Writing |
3 |
ENGL109 |
Writing Studio |
1 |
MATH143 |
Pre-Calculus Algebra and Analytic Geometry |
3 |
GSSP101 |
Integrated Learning Skills |
3 |
ISEM101 |
Integrated Seminar |
3 |
Total semester credits |
13 |
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Semester 2 | Credits | |
ART100 |
World Art and Culture |
3 |
ENGL102 |
College Writing and Rhetoric |
3 |
COMM101 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
2 |
MATH160 |
Survey of Calculus |
4 |
Total semester credits |
12 |
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Semester 3 | Credits | |
CHEM111 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 |
4 |
ANTH100 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
PHIL103 |
Ethics |
3 |
Total semester credits |
10 |
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Total program credits |
35 |

"Through the Global Student Success Program, I have seen students realize that their skills and abilities far exceed their own perceptions, coupled with the confidence that accompanies 'owning' what they have learned. It's a joy to work closely with students from all across the globe, and to witness the true growth and success of my students"
Ann Abbott
U of I GSSP faculty

"Through the Global Student Success Program, I have seen students realize that their skills and abilities far exceed their own perceptions, coupled with the confidence that accompanies 'owning' what they have learned. It's a joy to work closely with students from all across the globe, and to witness the true growth and success of my students"
Ann Abbott
U of I GSSP faculty
Progression Requirements:
- Overall GPA of 2.0
- Successful completion of GSSP 101 coursework
- Minimum number of credits: 30