Application form for the full-time Intensive Academic English Program
1. Complete the application form at least 60 days before the intended term start date. All fields with an asterisk (*) are required.
2. Pay the $100 application fee after submitting the application. Unpaid applications will not be reviewed further.
3. Pay the $250 deposit to reserve your place at the ELI. The deposit will be deducted from your tuition payment when you arrive at the ELI and begin your classes. If a tuition deposit is not paid, the application will not be reviewed further. The tuition deposit is refundable if the F-1 visa is denied at consulate, but cannot be refunded after 12 months from the date of payment.
4. You will receive an email from our International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office regarding your immigration documents after we receive you tuition deposit. This process takes a minimum of 5 business days. You must respond to this email.
That email will include a link to iVols, where you will upload documents (e.g. passport, certification of finances and financial documents) required for an I-20. Do not send these documents to our ELI office. ELI does not process your I-20; this is done by our ISSS office. For more information about visas, you can visit the ISSS webpage: https://international.utk.edu/international-students-and-scholars-services/isss-incoming-students/student-visas/
5. You must email us when:
- You confirm your visa appointment with your local embassy
- You receive a visa to study
- Your date of arrival in the United States
- If you require on-campus housing