Admission to ELI
Admission is available to all applicants who have a sincere desire to study academic English in an intensive program
and are 17 years of age or older for the fall and spring semesters. Students under 17 years of age may attend during the
summer semester with special permission. To apply, mail a completed application, proof of high school completion,
and a non-refundable fee of $50. Students who need to obtain a student (F-1) visa must fill out the Affidavit of Financial
Support on the back of the application and send a bank statement showing enough money to pay for studies here
(minimum $7,120) along with a copy of the information pages of your passport. An I-20 form and acceptance packet will
be sent to the mailing address provided on the application. Instructions are included on how to apply for a student (F-1)
visa at an American embassy or consulate prior to arrival in the U.S.
Housing and Meals
The University offers on-campus housing for ELI students. Students 17 to 21 years of age must live on-campus. Students
under 17 must arrange for suitable approved housing off-campus and submit a letter from their parents or guardian
supporting the arrangement. All students may request to live in the undergraduate halls. These residence halls are well
supervised during Fall and Spring and the charge includes meals. Students already accepted into a graduate degree
program or over 25 years old may request to live in North or South Hall. There are two students per room in all residence
halls. Students should bring towels and bedding for a single-size bed unless they wish to purchase these items after they
arrive. Once classes begin, there is no refund if students move out of university housing.