UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE

Host Institution: University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1978

Accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: 704-687-7777

Phone #2: 704-687-7742

Fax #: 704-687-1661

E-Mail:

Website: http://elti.uncc.edu

Application Contact Info: n/a

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
B:	20
HB:	20
LI:	20
I:	20
HI:	20
A:	20

* Other Course Type: Academic Preparation

Additional Course Info: High level English students- course focuses on skills needed for academic success at US universities (grad and undergrad)

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Graduate Study
University Preparation

ESP Additional Info: English assessment and support for International Teaching Assistants and Visiting Scholars

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
IELTS	3+
TOEFL	3+

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
15	January
10	May
15	August

Terms Additional Info: All semesters offer the same content: with condensed hourly schedule during the 10 week summer term.

Program Size: 175

Program Size, Summer: 110

Average Class Size: 14

Minimum Class Size: 5

Maximum Class Size: 16

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Africa	4.20
Americas	8.40
Asia	18.50
Europe	3.40
Middle East/North Africa	65.50

Full-time Instructors: 9

Part-time Instructors: 11

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 12

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 9

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 11

Full-time Admin: 4

Part-time Admin: 1

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: Non-student visa holder: dependents, business personnel, permanent residents, etc.

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: IELTS, TOEFL, Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: Applicants must be 17 years of age and show proof of adequate funding if they desire F-1 (student) visa. Must have high school diploma if under 25 years of age.

Visa Forms Issued: I-20

Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: A conditional 1-20 (for University admissions after ELTI) may be issued to students admissible to undergraduate programs

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: yes

Maximum Credits Avail.: 8

Degree Levels: undergraduate and graduate

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes

Academic Admissions Conditions: conditional on meeting admissions requirements and achieving satisfactory English proficiency (through testing)

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS (also)

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS (also)

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
4225	15
4225	10

Fees: $950

Insurance Cost: $1100

Insurance Details: Students must provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage or buy from program

Other Costs: Books-estimated at $200 - 250/semester

Financial Aid Available: No

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $3500 - 4500

Housing Weeks: 16

Housing Cost Type: Room

Additional Housing Info: housing prices vary; range is from $3500 - 4500 depending on room type

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: no

Board Plan Availability: Board plan available

Board Plan Costs: $1500

Board Plan Weeks: 16

Board Plan Additional Info: many options exist; $1000 to $2000 per semester

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling