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The English Language Institute
- World-Class Teachers
- Student Life
- Housing / Accommodations

Featured Programs at the University of South Florida
- The College of Business
- The College of Engineering

Conditional Admission to the University of South Florida
Location: Tampa, Florida

The University of South Florida features distinguished faculty who are passionate about their field, and deeply concerned about their students' academic success. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 19-to-1, this prestigious, top-ranked university enrolls more than 35,000 undergraduate students and 9,000 graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 130 countries. We invite you to learn more!

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The English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of South Florida (USF) strives to provide academically-oriented students, whose first language is not English, with a superior means of preparation to study at U.S. universities in general, and at the University of South Florida in particular. We offer a mix of programs designed to meet a variety of needs of students as well as professionals:

• Intensive English Program: Our 14-week Intensive English Program begins each January, May and September. You may also study at the ELI for the first seven weeks of each semester.
• Mini-Institutes: Beginning at the end of June each year, programs include our standard Mini-Institute (2, 4, and 6-week terms), Mini-Institute for Teens (2 and 4-week terms), plus our Business and SAT Prep Mini-Institutes (3-week terms).
• Special Programs: We can design a Special Program for organizations and groups to meet your specific language needs; the duration and start dates are flexible. (Please note that we do not create special programs for individuals.)

We invite you to learn more about us!
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World-Class Teachers

Our teachers come from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Many speak more than one language, and have experience teaching in other countries. Our core faculty is very experienced, and all of our teachers hold a minimum of a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics or a closely related field.

Our teachers believe that the best way for you to learn English is through a variety of authentic activities. You will notice that there is tremendous energy in our ELI classrooms, and students are constantly in communication with each other. There are exciting projects in all of your classes based on topics that interest you and that will expand your knowledge of English and the world.

At the ELI, our teachers and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve both academic and personal success. Staff members are available to advise on academic situations, personal issues and immigration.

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Student Life

As an ELI student, you will have many opportunities for social interaction. At the ELI, we place a high priority in making sure you are happy and relaxed in your new surroundings. We organize exciting activities and events, so you can practice English and experience American culture through USF campus life.

Each semester we offer many organized activities to help you learn about the Tampa Bay area and surrounding communities. We also have groups like the Short Story Club and Conversation Clubs that give you a chance to practice your English. You can also attend our free academic workshops and take advantage of free tutoring each week.

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Featured Academic Programs
at the University of South Florida

The College of Business provides high-quality, diverse learning environments that prepare students to become top professionals in the business world. The College hosts the nationally-recognized Center for Entrepreneurship as well as the Small Business Development Center. In addition to awarding bachelors, masters and PhD degrees, the College of Business also features an excellent MBA Program, Executive MBA Program, and Master of Accountancy. Individual departments include:

• Accountancy
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Systems / Decision Sciences
• Management and Organization
• Marketing

The College of Engineering offers graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs that have been developed with an emphasis on design, research, and the operation of complex technological systems. Laboratory experience as well as real-world participation in problem solving are key aspects of a professional engineer's education. As such, USF's College of Engineering augments its own modern laboratory and research facilities in close collaboration with the professional societies and industries in the metropolitan Tampa Bay area. Its six academic departments:

• Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial and Management Systems
• Mechanical Engineering

Tell us which academic program interests you,
and we will respond promptly
with application material.

Conditional Admission to USF

Conditional admission is an option for students interested in pursuing degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of South Florida. Students must first apply directly to USF, submitting all required documents (except for the TOEFL and / or GRE / GMAT scores at the graduate level). Upon acceptance, the university will send an official letter to be used for government scholarships and / or visa purposes. The student also applies to the ELI, and indicates that he or she is applying for conditional admission. Once the university requirements are met, the student can then be fully admitted to USF for the next available semester.

Please note: ELI does not issue conditional admission letters; they must originate from the University of South Florida's Admissions Office.

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Housing / Accommodations

We understand how important it is for you to find the right place to live. We provide you with information so you can make a good choice. For example:

• Off-Campus (approximately $560 to $850 per month): Private dormitories or apartments are located just minutes from the ELI, and most of them are on the USF shuttle line (which is free for students). These accommodations are fully-furnished, which means you don't need to worry about finding furniture during your time here. They offer high-speed internet access, along with access to swimming pools, volleyball courts, or other recreation activities. Some offer meal plans, and both private and shared bedrooms are available.
• On-Campus (approximately $450 to $780 per month): Campus dormitory rooms are also fully-furnished, and have high-speed internet access. Students living in the dorms will be part of the USF meal plan.

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Location: Tampa, Florida

Tampa is a beautiful city on Florida's west coast. Its location provides easy access to the Gulf Coast beaches and to Orlando (home of Disney World and many other attractions). Other reasons to join us in Tampa:

• Ample shopping, lots of outdoor activities all year round, fantastic restaurants, and amazing museums.
• Semi-tropical climate: Our summers are warm and our winters are pleasantly cool. Our average temperature is 73 degrees, with plenty of sunshine all year long!
• Close proximity (45 minutes) from spectacular beaches, and just two hours from Orlando.
• Reasonable cost of living, with many housing options close to campus.
• Warm and friendly international community, who are used to welcoming people from all over the world.
• Relaxed lifestyle; people dress informally for most occasions.

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of South Florida! To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you. Then complete the inquiry form, and we will respond (in English) directly.