The Madrasa Pathways Program is designed for students who have completed — or substantially completed — formal Islamic studies at a traditional institution but have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. This includes:

• Darul Uloom students and graduates, including those holding ʿĀlimiyyah or an equivalent credential
• Significant programs of study in traditional institutions (typically 4-6 years after high school)
• Madrasa teachers with traditional Islamic seminary training
• Imams, chaplains, educators, and community leaders with madrasa backgrounds who want to earn an accredited undergraduate degree
• Students who completed their religious education alongside or instead of a conventional secondary school track and are now seeking a path into U.S. higher education

This program is ideal for those who want to build on a rich foundation in Islamic knowledge by gaining the academic skills — and the accredited credential — needed to thrive in Western higher education and in professional settings that require a bachelor’s degree.

If you have studied in a traditional Islamic studies program and are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies, the first step is to apply for admission through the Madrasa Pathways track.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent (including secondary credentials earned abroad or completed as part of a madrasa curriculum)
• Documentation of your traditional Islamic studies program — transcripts, certificates, or a curriculum summary from your institution
• Application form and personal statement (written independently)
• Interview with admissions staff or faculty
• Referral or recommendation (optional but encouraged)

*If we do not currently have a formal partnership with your madrasa, we may still consider you for admission. Please ask your madrasa to contact AIC to initiate a curriculum review and determine eligibility for the Madrasa Pathways program — and to assess whether your coursework may qualify for transfer or prior-learning credit toward your degree.

• Designed specifically for students from traditional Islamic backgrounds
• Faculty who understand both madrasa and academic frameworks
• Recognition of prior learning — your years of study count toward your degree
• Supportive, faith-conscious learning environment
• Structured, step-by-step pathway into accredited undergraduate study

Email: registrar@aicusa.edu