University of the West

The English Language Institute (ELI) at UWest provides high quality and relevant instruction in English, the global language of more than 700 million people. Whether you are trying to improve your academic or professional performance, increase your personal communication skills, or learn more about American culture, ELI has options for you.

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If you need assistance with your application, please call our toll-free number or email the enrollment office.

Call: 1-855-468-9378
Email: admission@uwest.edu

Application for admission to any program within the English Language Institute requires submission of the following:

• Application – Complete the UWest online application.
• Application Fee – The $50 fee for domestic students or $100 fee for international students is non-refundable. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or through the online application. Please make checks out to University of the West.
• Official Transcripts – All official transcripts must be in English or translated to English by an official agent.
• Diploma – A copy of official high school diploma or the highest degree earned. If your diploma is not in English, please obtain a verification letter from the institution or have it translated by an official agent.
• Identification – Copies of two forms of legal identification. Acceptable forms of identification include: passport, driver license, identification card, and social security card.

Additional Requirements for International Students

• Documentation of Finances – All international student applicants are required to provide evidence of financial ability to pay for a semester of tuition and living expenses (estimated at $11,000). Please submit official statement of finances as well as official bank verification and, if applicable, financial sponsor agreement.
• Official Documents – All international students are required to submit copies of the following official documents:
  • Current passport
  • Current U.S. visa (if applicable)

Additional Requirements for Transfer Applicants

Transfer students are required to submit copies of the following official documents:

• • Copy of previous I-20
  • F-1 Transfer Release Form

Note: Applicants to English Language Institute programs must provide evidence of graduation from high school or its equivalent. Applicants who have not graduated from high school or its equivalent may qualify for admission by completion of academic work at a regionally accredited or state approved school with a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average or by being over 18 years of age.

* You are required to register for at least one semester in order for UWest to issue you an I-20.