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Programs
Calendar and Tuition
Session/Dates Weeks AEP/ELP Intensive ELP Each Course Elective Courses
Spring 2016
January 15 – May 9 (holidays March 14-18)
15 $4995 $1250/*$1105 $585/*$500/**$400
Summer I 2016
May 27 – August 8 (holiday July 4)
10 $3350 $840/*$745 $585/*$500/**$400
Summer II 2016 « AEP only
July 6 – August 8
4.5 $1540 -------- ----------
Summer II 2016 «« ELP only
July 8 – August 12
5 $2850 -------- --------
Fall 2016
Aug 19 – Dec 6 (holidays Sep 5 and Nov 23-25)
15 $4995 $1250/*$1105 $585/*$500/**$400
* Discounted tuition for UT affiliates (up to 3 classes) **Discounted tuition for AEP/ELP intensive students
« 4.5-week session for AEP only; this is an intensive session designed for graduate and undergraduate students admitted to a degree program at
UT or another US university for the upcoming Fall semester. Classes in Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing meet Mon - Fri, 1:00-5:00pm.
«« 5-week session for ELP only; this is a super-intensive session with 23 hours of class per week.
Estimated Expenses for Intensive English
Your financial support document must show at least the total amount estimated
for the duration of your study.
15 weeks 10 weeks 4.5 weeks
Tuition $4995 $3350 $1540
Health Insurance $ 906 $ 548 $ 548
Room and Board $5830 $4375 $2915
Books and Supplies $ 300 $ 300 $ 150
Total $12,031 $8573 $5153
*Health insurance through The University of Texas is required of all students on
F or J visas, unless they provide proof of a private policy that meets or exceeds
university requirements.
Refund Policy: A full refund is available only prior to first day of class; all
refunds after classes begin are pro-rated. Details will be provided during registration. SEVIS fees, express mail charges, and tuition deposits are
non-refundable and are applicable only to the first semester applied for.
Policy on Late Students: The last day to late register is the Wednesday of registration week. After that Wednesday, new students will be allowed
to enroll only as space permits; if our classes are full, we will facilitate student transfers to other intensive English programs.
Please note that dates, program costs, and estimates of other costs are subject to change without notice.
To Apply
1. Complete the application form. New students should apply a minimum of 60 days in advance.
2. Applying to AEP? Send a transcript or diploma of your completed undergraduate degree.
3. NEW AEP/ELP INTENSIVE student needing an I-20 (or DS-2019)? Include
• a copy of the photo page of your passport,
• a financial guarantee statement (usually, a personal/family bank statement), and
• $350 USD (Includes SEVIS fee of $200, express mail & document processing fee of $50, and tuition deposit of $100, non-refundable.)
4. PART-TIME or TRANSFER student? Send a $100 USD tuition deposit (non-refundable).
Send airmail or regular domestic mail to: Send EXPRESS mail to (or visit us in person at):
ESL Services ESL Services
International Office International Office
PO Box A, University Station 2400 Nueces St, Suite B
Austin, TX 78713-8901 Austin, TX 78705
Email the PDF application (with any email attachments) to: esl@austin.utexas.edu, or fax materials to us at: 512-475-6810.
Intensive tuition includes
Ÿ placement testing
Ÿ orientation program
Ÿ learner management system (LMS) for classes
Ÿ UT computer labs & email
Ÿ UT libraries
Ÿ University ID
Ÿ immigration advising
Ÿ UT application information
Ÿ discounts on test preparation classes
Ÿ weekly activity newsletter
Ÿ PALS conversation partner program
Ÿ social activities & trips
Ÿ Institutional TOEFL Examination (for students in good standing)
Tuition does NOT include health insurance and health center fees,
room and board (housing and food costs) or books and supplies.
The figures to the left are provided for your information and are
estimated costs.
Academic English Program (AEP)
For ESL students who already have at least a bachelor’s degree and
who plan to enroll in a master’s or Ph.D. program.
English Language Program (ELP)
For ESL students of all levels: beginner to advanced, (intensive
and part-time options.)
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1) PERSONAL INFORMATION: (Areas in gray are used for immigration documents and must be filled in completely.)
Name: ____________________________________ _________________________________ _____________________________________
Family Name (as on passport) First Name (as on passport) Middle Name (as on passport)
Gender: ❒ male ❒ female Date of Birth: _____/_____/________ Country of Birth: _______________________
month / day / year
City of Birth: _____________________ Country of Citizenship: _______________________
E-mail address: _____________________________________________________________
Permanent Mailing Address (your country): Current Mailing Address (Immigration documents will be sent here):
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Number and Street Apt. # Number and Street Apt. #
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
City State City State
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Country Postal Code Country Postal Code
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Telephone Number Telephone Number
Please note that all course times are dependent on room availability and are subject to change.
7) US VISA INFORMATION:
A. If you are in the US now, what kind of visa do you have? ❒ F-1 ❒ J-1 ❒ Other (please specify): ________
B. Do you have a SEVIS ID number? ❒ Yes ❒ No If yes, please write your SEVIS ID here: _____________________________
C. If you are transferring from another school in the US, please provide the school name and contact information:
School name:______________________________ Telephone: _______________________ Fax: ____________________________
If you have dependents who need immigration documents, please add their information below (attach additional pages if needed):
Name Date of Birth (month/day/year) Country of birth Country of citizenship Relationship to student
_____________________________________ ______________ ____________ ____________ _______________
2) PROGRAM 3) SESSION
(Dates on p. 1)
Weeks
❒ AEP
(Intensive Only)
❒ Spring 2016 15
❒ ELP intensive ❒ Summer 2016 10
❒ ELP part time ❒ Summer 2016
– AEP ONLY
4.5
❒ Summer 2016
– ELP ONLY
5
❒ Fall 2016 15
4) ELECTIVE COURSES (OPTIONAL):
6-week courses / TTH mornings. Students can take a
maximum of 2 during Fall or Spring and one during
the 10-week Summer program.
5) ELP part-time applicants only:
You may take a maximum of three core courses, or two
core courses and two elective courses.
Part-time students are not eligible for student visas.
6) I-20: Do you need a Form I-
20? ❒ Yes ❒ No
Must show enough financial
support for requested duration.
See p. 1 Estimated Expenses.
Course Minimum
Proficiency
Course Days Times If yes, choose one.
❒ TOEFL Preparation Intermediate ❒ Writing MWF 9-10:30 ❒ 1 session
❒ IELTS Preparation Intermediate ❒ Grammar MWF 11-12:30 ❒ 2 sessions
❒ Pronunciation High Beginner ❒ Listening/Speaking MWF 2-3:30 ❒ 1 year
❒ GRE Preparation High intermediate ❒ Reading and Discussion TTH 1-3:15
Application for ESL Programs: Academic English Program (AEP) and English Language Program (ELP)
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Intensive Study: You will have 4 core courses: Writing, Grammar and Idioms,
Listening/Speaking, Reading and Discussion.
Part-Time Study: Maximum of 3 core courses, or 2 core and 2 elective
courses.
Proficiency Requirement: ELP offers instruction to adults at all levels. AEP
requires at least low-intermediate proficiency based on our placement test
or TOEFL PBT of 425+ (113+ CBT/38+ iBT) AND a Bachelor’s (4-year) degree.
Students applying to AEP will be placed in ELP if they do not meet these
minimum qualifications.
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8) EDUCATION INFORMATION:
What is your highest education degree? ❒ High School ❒ Bachelor’s/Undergraduate (4-year) ❒ Master’s ❒ Ph.D.
Graduation year: ________ Institution: _____________________________________ Field of study: __________________________
Do you already have a UT EID? If yes, write it here: _______________________
If you have taken the TOEFL or IELTS exam, write your score here: _________ Date of test: __________
9) FINANCIAL GUARANTEE STATEMENT: (F-1 or J-1 Students Only)
Person who is financially responsible: ❒ Applicant ❒ Parents/Family ❒ Sponsor
If you will be funded by family or a sponsor, please write that information below.
__________________________________________________________
Name of financially-responsible party
__________________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________
__________________________ _____________________________
Telephone Fax
By signing below, I certify that funds are available for the total expenses, and will be provided as specified.
Parent or Sponsor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date __________________
10) CERTIFICATION:
All applicants complete:
❒ I have read and completed this form, and I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete.
❒ I understand that I am responsible for arranging my own housing and transportation from the airport.
❒ I understand that admission to ESL Services is not a guarantee of admission to any other program at The University of Texas at Austin.
AEP applicants complete:
❒ I am enclosing a copy of a diploma/transcript which shows I have completed at least a Bachelor’s/Undergraduate (4-year) degree.
❒ I understand that if I do not meet minimum qualifications for AEP admission, I will be placed in ELP.
_____________________________________________________________ ___________________
Applicant’s signature Date
11) PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Payment in full is due at registration. Tuition and other fees may be paid with MasterCard, Visa, US currency, a bank draft, or money order in US
dollars, traveler’s checks, or a personal check from a US bank.
New students who will apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa must pay $350 USD (non-refundable). This payment covers your $200 SEVIS fee, express mail
& document processing fee of $50, and a $100 tuition deposit. The SEVIS fee is mandatory for all new students applying for an initial F-1 or J-1
visa. It is used by the Department of Homeland Security to maintain the SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System) database.
All other applicants must pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 USD, which will be applied to the cost of the program upon admission.
❒ I am enclosing or authorizing charges of $350 for SEVIS fee payment, express mail & document processing, and tuition deposit.
(I do need an F-1 or J-1 visa).
❒ I am enclosing or authorizing charges of $100 for my tuition deposit.
(I do not need an F-1 or J-1 visa, or I am transferring from another school in the US).
Payment type: ❒ Bank draft/money order ❒ Traveler’s check/personal check (payable to “The University of Texas at Austin”)
❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa
If paying by credit card, please complete:
Card Number Expiration (month/year) CVV (security) code
Printed name of cardholder: ____________________________________ Authorized signature: _________________________________________
After receiving ALL required information listed above, your application will be processed
and applicable immigration documents will be sent to you.
Last revised 10/29/2015
United States Customs and Immigration Services requires that students
give evidence that they are able to pay all tuition, fees, and living
expenses while studying in the US before a school issues a Form I-20.
Attach a letter of financial guarantee from the bank of the responsible
party showing sufficient funds are available for the total expenses (See
Estimated Expenses on p. 1). Additional funding is required when
dependents accompany the student.
