How to Apply

You may apply for the Intensive English Program if you are at least 17 years old and have completed high school or its equivalent.

1. Complete the Application for Enrollment OR Apply Online new!
    
2. Complete the Financial Statement section of the application and include a letter from your bank in English which certifies that you have sufficient funds for your period of study ($3,500 per session).
    
3. Complete the separate medical forms, verifying the required MMR immunizations: measles, mumps, and rubella. Have a doctor complete the physical examination form.
   
   • Physician's Evaluation Packet
   • Immunization Policy and Form
   • Medical History Form
   • Hepatitis/Meningitis Information Form
      
4. Attach a copy of your high school graduation diploma or transcript.


5. Attach proof of at least one year of high school or university English language study*.


6. Attach a U.S. or international money order or a U.S. bank check for $100 (USD) made out to the University of West Florida. Note the account number: 2501-0320-31 with your payment. This application fee is non-refundable.
    
7. Mail the completed and signed application form, financial certification, immunization and physical exam forms, and application fee together to the following address:

   
   Intensive English Program
   International Center, Bldg. 71
   University of West Florida
   11000 University Parkway
   Pensacola, FL 32514

    

* Future students may be asked to give a writing sample to determine readiness for the program.

The application process has several steps:

1. The application supervisor will receive all IEP application forms and process them, contacting the applicant if anything is missing.


2. When the IEP application file is complete, it will be sent to the IEP director for review.


3. Once the student is admitted into the IEP, the file is sent to the International Student Office. That office will issue the I-20 and send it to the student, contacting the student during that process.

Any questions about the status of your IEP application should be directed to the application supervisor, Sara Brake at sbrake@uwf.edu or (850) 474-2479.

Incomplete application packets cannot be accepted. Documents must be originals.

Once you have been admitted to the University of West Florida and have completed and returned all health and immunization forms, along with evidence of financial support, we can issue an I-20 for you.

Provide our office with an address in your home country where we can send the I-20 via Federal Express. The charges for Federal Express delivery will be added to your student account. The fees for shipping typically range from $40-75. We cannot ship the I-20 or DS-2019 using any other method unless Federal Express service is unavailable in your country.

We recommend that you submit a copy of your passport with your application, so that your demographic information will be entered correctly on all of your forms.

Tuition and Fees

Intensive English Program tuition includes all classes, student ID card, IEP activities, and the use of the University of West Florida facilities.

The student is responsible for travel to the United States, housing, food, and other personal expenses, in addition to tuition.

Shorter terms of study:

During the fall and spring semesters, students wishing to study for periods shorter than one semester must begin at the beginning of Term A or Term B and note on their applications the date they will leave the program. I-20 forms will not be issued for periods shorter than one month.

During the Summer Semester, students may also attend the program for one 6-week session only.

Other Expenses

Living Expenses per session: $1745
Insurance per session: $205

All students are required to have health insurance. Insurance which meets the university's minimum requirements is available for approximately $1000 per year. Proof of health insurance must be provided before registering for classes.

Acceptable insurance coverage can be purchased through United Health Care Student Resources

Arrival Information

The International Students Office can also try to arrange for one of the members of the International Student Association to pick you up at the airport. In order for this to happen, you must complete the arrival form.