BYU–Pathway Worldwide

BYU–Pathway Worldwide (BYU–PW) is a higher education organization supported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

BYU–PW serves students in more than 180 countries and offers a select list of U.S.-accredited certificates and degrees in partnership with BYU–Idaho and Ensign College. Courses offered through BYU–PW are online and designed to be affordable, flexible, and spiritually grounded. Its mission is to "develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities."

Since its creation in 2009, BYU–PW enrollment has risen exponentially: from 50 original students to over 17,000 by 2013, more than 38,000 by 2017, and nearly 75,000 by 2024.

BYU-PW's parent organization, the Church Educational System (CES), sponsors four traditional, on-campus schools—Brigham Young University, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, and Ensign College—as well as Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. CES Commissioner Clark Gilbert has said that each CES higher educational organization has a distinctive role and strategy, with BYU–PW being "the access provider" and catering to the "hidden many."

In addition to taking academic and religion courses online, students gather weekly in online groups or at local church facilities. Students participate in educational and leadership activities related to the courses, build friendships, and strengthen their faith. Tuition rates are significantly lower than similar educational organizations, with all students eligible for tuition discounts based on need and enrollment status.