Intensive English Language Program (IESL)
Information and Application
Information and Links for Prospective Students
Strickler Hall, Room 207
University of Louisville
2301 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY 40292
phone: 502-852-5901
fax: 502-852-2880
How to Apply
Download Application in Adobe PDF
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Complete the application and return it with the required documents and application fee to the IESL office. A list of required documents is found on the application. Documents should be originals. Mail to the IESL office with the completed application and a $100 non-refundable application fee. Allow at least ten (10) working days for your application to be processed.
If you are requesting an I-20, your information will be hand-delivered to the University of Louisville International Center. The International Center is responsible for all visa information. You must show sufficient financial resources to cover all expenses for an academic year. The I-20 will not be issued until all required information is received.
International students should not apply for a visa appointment or make travel plans until receiving a formal letter of admission from the intensive English Program and an I-20 from the International Center.
Due to the high volume of applications both received and processed, it is recommended that your complete application and all supporting materials be received early. Applications for Fall should be received by May 1 (July 1 for local residents and transfers).
Students must start the program on the first day (as specified on line 5 of the I-20 form). Students who arrive late cannot be guaranteed a place in the Intensive English program. When making your travel arrangements, it is also important to remember that visa regulations prohibit students from arriving more than 30 days in advance of the date of arrival on their Form I-20.
If you have questions, contact our office at 502-852-5901 or email our office at iesl@louisville.edu.
International students should not apply for a visa appointment or make travel plans until receiving a formal letter of admission from the intensive English Program and an I-20 from the International Center.
Due to the high volume of applications both received and processed, it is recommended that your complete application and all supporting materials be received early. Applications for Fall should be received by May 1 (July 1 for local residents and transfers).
Students must start the program on the first day (as specified on line 5 of the I-20 form). Students who arrive late cannot be guaranteed a place in the Intensive English program. When making your travel arrangements, it is also important to remember that visa regulations prohibit students from arriving more than 30 days in advance of the date of arrival on their Form I-20.
If you have questions, contact our office at 502-852-5901 or email our office at iesl@louisville.edu.
IESL Information
Course Information
Registration Schedule
Class Schedule
Faculty
Visa Information
Housing
Parking
Insurance
University Admissions
A description of our courses, semester dates, and fees. On the first day of the semester, new students are tested to determine their level of study. There are three levels of study--Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. Beginning level students will need a minimum of three (3) semesters to complete the Program, Intermediate level students will need two (2) semesters, and Advanced level students will need one (1) semester. (Students must pass their level before they continue to the next one.)
Registration and orientation for Spring 2010 begin at 9:00 a.m. on January 6. New students receive a letter of acceptance with the location of registration and other important information.
Students in the full-time IELP program are in class for 20 hours a week. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Semesters follow the University of Louisville schedule.
Our instructors hold Master of Arts degrees in linguistics and TESOL.
Links to Other University Departments
Visa Information
Questions regarding I-20s (DS-2019s), visas, transfers from other schools, change of status, insurance, or other immigration matters should be directed to the International Student Advisor at the International Center. This site also has links to support (I-134) forms, INS updates, and other web information for international students.
If you wish to transfer from another U.S. university or program, you must complete a Transfer to UofL form (PDF).
Students are responsible for making housing arrangements. This should be done as early as possible, based on the deadlines on the UofL Housing Office web page
You must have a Visitor's parking pass or a valid UofL parking permit to park on the University campus. First-time visitors should go to one of the Visitor Centers on campus (located on 3rd Street [West] or Cardinal Boulevard [East]). Information about parking permit fees, visitor parking, directions to campus, and other important information is located on the Parking Office website.
All full-time UofL students are required to maintain insurance during their course of study. Information on insurance requirements are located on the International Center web page, the Campus Health page and the campus insurance information page.
Applicants to Intensive English are admitted to the IELP program only. (Admissions web page for direct link).
Many IELP students apply to one of UofL's schools or programs after they arrive. We are here to guide Intensive English students through the UofL admissions process.
last updated September 24, 2009
