ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD |
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Summer Language Program
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Prerequisites You do not need to be admitted to UIS to take advantage of either the academic year or summer programs. Undergraduate, graduate, international and domestic non-native speakers of English are encouraged to apply. Students who wish to enroll at UIS for undergraduate or graduate studies must meet the requirements of the University. Applicants applying from abroad whose native language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores. Undergraduate applicants must have a total score of not less than 500 on the Paper Based Test (173 CTB, 61 iBT). Graduate applicants must have a total score of not less than 550 on the Paper Based Test (213 CTB, 79-80 iBT, 213 CBT). Some graduate programs may have higher TOEFL entrance requirements. Students who wish to attend classes but not enroll as degree seeking students are not bound by the language proficiency requirements. To take full advantage of the ESL programs, we suggest a minimum TOEFL score of 450 PBT (133 CBT, 45 iBT). English Language Proficiency Requirements
A total score of 550 on the Paper Based Test (79-80 iBT, 213 CBT) will fulfill the English proficiency requirement for graduate admission. Some programs may have higher TOEFL entrance requirements. Please see the specific department you are interested in to be sure you meet their requirements. How to Apply All applications for summer and academic year must go through the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office processes all applications to the university and issues the initial I20s for admitted international students. In addition to submitting an application, all students must: (1) provide proof of immunization for tetanus/diphtheria (DPT/DT), measles, mumps, and rubella. International students must also provide documentation of a negative chest x-ray or tuberculin skin test ( if born January 1, 1957, or after). Questions may be directed to: Campus Health Services (217) 206-6676; and (2) submit a Financial Affidavit Form. Degree seeking students must: (1) submit all applicable test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL). The code for UIS is 1787; and (2) include an non-refundable application fee payable to the University of Illinois at Springfield. $75 (US currency) for international students. $50 for non-international students. If you apply online, you will be able to electronically submit this payment (all major credit cards accepted) or have the option to pay later with a check. To visit the Admissions' Application Procedure page, click here. If you are currently a student at UIS, and you wish to attend: • the summer intensive program, contact esl@uis.edu ; • ESL classes during the academic year, register for them as you would any other class. If you have applied or are planning to apply to UIS for Autumn 2008, and you wish to attend: • the summer intensive program, send email to esl@uis.edu ; • ESL classes during the academic year, register for them as you would any other class. If you do not wish to enroll at UIS as a degree seeking student and only want to attend:
Note: non-degree seeking students do not have to submit TOEFL scores or pay an application fee.
Deadlines UIS receives applications throughout the year. Students should apply as soon as possible to ensure space and ample time for visa preparation. For international students applying from abroad, the deadlines for completing files are: June 1 for autumn terms; November 1 for spring terms; and April 1 for summer sessions. To participate in ISPEL, students must apply by May 1, 2008. After we receive the application, we will begin to work on a student visa, and send a letter of admission to the student. A deposit for ISPEL is due upon receipt of the admission letter.
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