English Language Institute (ELI) classes meet five days per week for three semesters (five sessions) per year. Fall and spring semesters are sixteen weeks each, beginning in January and August. The summer semester is eight weeks, beginning in June. Students may also begin studying at the ELI at the beginning of any eight-week session (March or October).
2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Spring 2026
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Spring I Session 2026 (8 weeks) |
January 12- March 6 |
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Placement Testing |
January 12 |
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Classes Begin |
January 14 |
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Spring II Session 2026 (8 weeks) |
March 16 - May 5 |
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Placement Testing |
Cancelled |
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Classes Begin |
March 16 |
Summer 2026
Summer 2026 |
June 8 - August 5 |
Placement Testing |
May 8 |
Classes Begin |
June 8 |
Fall 2026 |
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Fall 1 2026 |
August 14 - October 7 |
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Placement Testing |
August 14 |
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Classes Begin |
August 19 |
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Fall 2 2026 |
October 7 - December 2 |
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Placement Testing |
October 7 |
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Classes Begin |
October 12 |
2025-2026 Non-Credit Tuition and Fees
Tuition & fees cover instructional hours, recreational center fees, and a full range of student services. Students may enroll in classes at the beginning of any session.
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2025-2026 Tuition* |
8-week session |
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| # of classes | Cost per class |
| 1 Course - Part Time** | $775.00 |
| 2 Courses - Part Time** | $1425.00 |
| 3 Courses - Part Time | $ 2,075.00 |
| 4 Courses - Full Time | $ 2,725.00 |
Sponsored students are assessed an additional $100 fee per eight-week session.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
** Part time registration for less than three classes is only available for levels 5 through 8.
| 2025-2026 Estimated One-Time Initial Fees* | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (F-1 students) | $75.00 |
| ELI Placement Test Registration Fee - part time students | $25.00 |
| Medical Requirements: chest x-ray, TB blood test, and (1) MMR vaccination** | $320.00 |
**Students must show proof of (2) MMR vaccinations. If you have proof of previous MMR immunizations, they can be submitted to the ELI prior to the start of classes for evaluation by the Student Health Center.