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Program Types

All students in ELP follow the same program expectations and receive the same attention from Program faculty and staff: We want everyone to have the best possible experience and the support they need to reach their goals in learning English!

Non-Degree - ELP Only Students

Students may join the ELP just to study English for the amount of time that best meets a student’s needs and their future goals. 

If they are interested in pursuing a degree at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ, students who are participating only in the ELP may apply for conditional admission to ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ after beginning their ELP program.

Conditionally Admitted Students.

If a student wishes to be conditionally admitted to a degree-program, they will begin their degree program at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ as either an undergraduate or graduate student after they complete Level 4 of the ELP program

Graduate Conditional Admission Application

  • Students may be conditionally admitted to ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ-Oxford (undergraduate/graduate) or ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ-Regionals (undergraduate). 
  • ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ-Regional students are considered commuter students while they are enrolled.

Program Dates

ELP Term Dates
Term Mandatory Testing and Orientation Start of Term End of Term
Fall 2025 August 20, 21, and 22 August 25 December 12
Spring 2026 January 22 and 23 January 26 May 14
Summer 2026 Contact muelp@miamioh.edu for information on summer
availability.

 

Program Costs

Required Expenses (Estimated)
Two Semesters (30 Weeks) One Semester (15 weeks) Summer (8 weeks)
ELP Tuition $18,707

  $9,353

  $9,353
Fees $5433  $2,817 $2817
Housing 


 $10,382


 $5,191


 $1,208
Meal Plan (240 meals/semester) $6,368 $3,184 MU Card
Health Insurance $2,151 $1,249 TBA
Travel  $1472 $736 $736
Personal expenses   $3000 $1,500 $1500
Total Expenses $47,013 $24,030 $15,814

Program Fee

All students enrolled in ELP pay a program fee of $1000, which is applied to the following:

  1. Orientation events
  2. Student workers who staff the mentoring and conversation programs
  3. ELP events and class excursions
  4. Textbooks and materials
    • Textbooks are supplied by the program, so students are not required to purchase these on their own. Textbooks will be listed on the course syllabi and materials will be distributed in class.

Orientation

When ELP students arrive on campus, they will participate in 2-3 days of orientation activities to welcome them to the campus and community. Orientation will include informational sessions to support understanding campus and community resources, so that students are able to have their needs met while in the program. Orientation will also include placement testing to determine each student’s study plan based on the level of English proficiency they demonstrate

How to Apply to the ELP

two students talking

For students who want to study English for the amount of time that best meets their needs and future goals.
students at a table in discussion

For students who want to complete an undergraduate degree at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ after completion of the ELP.
students huddled in discussion

For students who want to complete a graduate degree at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ after completion of the ELP. 

Orientation and Transition

ELP Orientation extends across a student's experience the program. On campus, students will participate in workshops and programming related to campus life, academic life, and health and wellness. These workshops will support student engagement at ¾Ã¾ÃË®ÃÛÌÒ. Additionally, off campus excursions bring opportunities to engage and learn into nearby places of interest. 

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English Language Program

Harris Hall 134
500 Harris Lane
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8528
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