T h e  U n i v e r s i t y  o f  T e x a s - P a n  A m e r i c a n
E n g l i s h  L a n g u a g e  I n s t i t u t e
2009 - 2010   Calendar
S E M I  -  I N T E N S I V E     E N G L I S H     P R O G R A M S

1201 W. University Drive  *  Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999
Telephone: (956)381-2133 or (956)316-7101  *  Fax: (956)384-5001
Email: eli@utpa.edu  *  Webpage: www.utpa.edu/eli

TUESDAYS  &  THURSDAYS     (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

Session

Course Dates

Registration Deadline

Mandatory Testing Deadline

Tuition (USD)
Fall I 2009 Sep. 01 to Oct. 22 August 20 August 21 $350.00
Fall II 2009 Oct. 27 to Dec. 17 October 15 October 16 $350.00
Spring I 2010 Jan. 06 to Feb. 26 December 10 December 11 $350.00
Spring II 2010 *Mar. 02 to Apr. 29 February 18 February 19 $350.00
Summer I 2010 May 04 to June 24 April 22 April 23 $350.00
Summer II 2010 *Jul. 07 to Aug. 26 June 17 June 18 $350.00

SATURDAY PROGRAM       (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

Session

Course Dates

Registration Deadline

Mandatory Testing Deadline

Tuition (USD)
Fall 2009 Sep. 19 to Dec. 05 September 10 September 11 $350.00
Spring I 2010 Jan. 02 to Mar. 20 December 10 December 11 $350.00
Spring II 2010 *Mar. 27 to Jun. 19 March 11 March 12 $350.00
Summer 2010 June 26 to Sep 11 June 10 June 11 $350.00
Note:  A late fee of $50.00 (USD) will apply after the registration deadlines.
* Holiday will be observed. Dates will be announced at the beginning of the session.
Tuition does not include books.
Prices and dates are subject to change.
Updated: 12/04/2008
General Information
  1. If you are not a US citizen or legal resident, you will need a student visa (F-3). The I-20 form will be provided to eligible students. The F-3 visa can only be issued at the American Consulate in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. The American Consulate in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon will not issue F-3 visas.
  2. Employees sponsored by companies should contact the ELI Office for deadlines.
  3. Registration, placement test and classes are held at the Lamar Building Rm. 1. (See address above)
    Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  4. Students should register no earlier than 30 days prior to first day of class.
  5. Admission Requirements: Must be 17 years or older and must have finished High School or the equivalent
  6. The department of Homeland Security requires all foreign students to pay a fee of $200.00 (US) either by mail or via the internet, and fill out a form I-901 before making an appointment at the American Consulate.
  7. Refunds will be given only before the starting date of the program. Refunds require 4-6 weeks to process. Only applicants who cannot be placed in existing levels will be given a full refund. $50.00 and any late fees are non-refundable.
  8. US Citizens and Legal Residents should bring a Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Card.