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English Language Institute — Admissions and Application Information

Applicants seeking admission into the full-time, intensive program are expected to have graduated from an upper secondary school or its equivalent and have previously studied English a minimum of 3 years. Students who request an I-20 from ELI must complete the application form and return it with a $65 application fee and an official or notarized bank statement verifying financial support for the length of study desired (approximately $3,000 per session).

Upon receipt of the application form, $65 fee and necessary documents, ELI will mail the student a letter of acceptance and a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20). Express mail service is available, upon request. Please contact the ELI office for the actual charge to your country.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ONE MONTH BEFORE THE START OF THE SESSION
You should apply at least two months in advance of the session you choose to start your English study. Applications completed after the deadline may not give you enough time to obtain your visa depending on the visa wait time in your country. In this case, your I-20 would have to be express mailed to you at your expense. To find out the visa wait time for your country, visit this State Dept. page. If you cannot get your visa within four weeks and still arrive in time for the beginning of school, then you should ask us to defer your I-20 until the next session.

If you are outside of the USA - Full Time Student

If you are outside of the U.S. and want to study full-time at ELI on a student visa (F-1), apply here.

Inside USA - Transfer Student

If you are inside the U.S. on an F-1 student visa and want to transfer to ELI from another school, apply here.

Part-time Student and/or US Resident or Citizen

If you are a current US resident and/or want to study part-time, contact our office by phone at (801) 581-4600. You may download the application form here (PDF format), or you may visit our office on the University of Utah campus (Annex Building Room 2202, view map). Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

You will meet with an advisor who may recommend that you take a placement test ($15). It is best to contact our office at least one week before the beginning of the session to make sure that you will have a space in the class.

Admission to the English Language Institute, which is a noncredit program, does not constitute admission to the University of Utah. Students who wish to study in degree programs should contact University Utah Admissions, 201 South 1460 East, Room 250, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9057.

TUITION AND EXPENSES
Full-time Students:

Approximate costs for one eight-week session (effective 8/2001)
Tuition (F-1 status)	$1,700
Living Expenses & Books	$1,200
Total	$2,900

Part-time Students:

The fees for non-native speakers of English who do not need an I-20 from ELI depend on the number of class hours per week. Please contact the ELI office at 801-581-4600 (submit your questions by using our web form) for information regarding current tuition fees.

Tuition Policy

Tuition payment is usually required at time of registration. A Late Fee will be charged if tuition is not paid in full by the first Friday of the session. The Late Fee is 10% of the unpaid balance, up to a maximum of $60. To avoid late payment fee, you may apply for payment plan.

Drop Policy

To drop from an ELI class, a drop request must be submitted in person to the office by the first Friday of the session to avoid a tuition charge.

Refund Policy

100% of tuition is refunded if the class is dropped by the first Friday of the session.

NO TUITION REFUND FOR CLASSES DROPPED AFTER THE FIRST FRIDAY.

These costs do not include any travel agency fees. It is not necessary to pay an agency or agent in order to study at the English Language Institute, University of Utah.

ELI Tuition Discount Table for F-1 Students

Tuition
Session 1 $1,700
Session 2 $1,700
Session 3 $1,600*
Session 4 $1,600*
Session 5 $1,400**
Session 6 $1,400**

* Must be registered during the pre-registration period.
** This tuition schedule is not applicable for non-ELI courses

For more information, call 801-581-4600 or submit your questions by using our web form (select the English Language Institute from the drop down menu to send us your questions).