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Admission and Registration
Applying to the ELC
We suggest that you apply at least six weeks before the date you wish to begin studies with us. When we receive your completed application, we can mail your I-20 and acceptance package within approximately seven business days. The ELC issues I-20s that are valid for 18 months of study.
If you do not require an I-20, you may apply within two weeks of the session start date.
Session |
Session Dates |
Application Deadlines |
| Fall 2, 2009 | October 22 - December 14, 2009 | September 10, 2009 |
| Spring 1, 2010 | January 25 - March 12, 2010 | December 14, 2009 |
| Spring 2, 2010 | March 22 - May 14, 2010 | February 4, 2010 |
| Summer 2010 | June 1 - July 23, 2010 | April 20, 2010 |
| Fall 1, 2010 | August 27 - October 15, 2010 | July 15, 2010 |
| Fall 2,2010 | October 21 - December 13, 2010 | September 8,2010 |
Application Instructions:
Please read and follow the application instructions below. If you have any questions about the application process, please call +1-410-455-2831 or e-mail us. Thank you for your interest in the Intensive English Program!
1. Read the instructions: Applying to the ELC
Summer & Fall 09 (PDF version) | (Word version)
2. Download the application.
IEP Application (PDF version) | (Word version)
Application for the Academic English Program and Specialized English Courses (PDF version)
3. Carefully complete the application form.
Please print neatly in ink all of the information requested on the application. (Missing information can delay the processing of your I-20.)
4. Complete the "Statement of Financial Support" on page 2 of the application.
The statement of financial support indicates who will sponsor your stay in the U.S.
5. Attach your bank statement or bank verification letter.
Attach to your application an original (not a copy) official bank statement or bank verification letter. The bank statement or bank letter must: (1) be in English, (2) be on official bank letterhead paper, (3) indicate that sufficient funds are available to support your stay in the U.S. -- the equivalent of $20,000 (USD) or more, and (4) be less than three months old. If you will bring dependents (husband, wife, children) to the U.S., the bank statement must include an extra $5,000 (USD) for each dependent.
6. Complete the Application Fee Payment Information on page 3 of the application.
The one-time, non-refundable application fee is $65 (USD). You can pay by check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). Please do not send cash or wire transfers. UMBC cannot accept wire transfers. Checks and money orders should be made payable to UMBC (note that all checks must be drawn from a bank with a branch in the U.S.).If you would like express mail delivery of your I-20, please add an extra $75 (USD). Express mail cannot deliver to post office (PO) boxes. If you request express mail delivery, please provide a complete mailing address and phone number with your application and specify "Express mail delivery information."
If you would like your I-20 sent to a different address please include a letter with the application with I-20 mailing address
7. Sign and date the application.
8. Mail your complete application to us.
We cannot accept application forms sent by fax or e-mail. Please send the completed application documents by postal mail or express mail to:
UMBC English Language Center
UC 207 (Attention: Josie Penn)
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 U.S.A.
Special note for F-1 transfer students:
All transfer students should contact the ELC to set up an appointment with the Program Specialist to discuss the procedures for processing your application as a transfer student. You may also call +1-410-455-2831.
For more information about Immigration and Student Visas, please click here.