1. International Affairs
  2. Intensive English Program
  3. Application & Admission

Application & Admission

We welcome applications from anyone who has completed high school, is in good immigration and financial standing and who is not currently on academic or disciplinary probation. 

We do not require a TOEFL score for admission. To apply, please complete our online application and submit all required documents before the deadline listed. For a list of required documents, please see the IEP Application Checklist.

The following documents are required for admission:

  • $50 application fee
  • Transcripts (high school and/or all colleges attended) with English translations - including proof of high school graduation
  • Financial Information Form and supporting bank statement of minimum of $5,260 (cost of an 8-week IEP session) - Required for F-1 or J-1 visa applicants/holders
  • Passport photo page (Copy of visa required for students who are already in the U.S.)
  • Chronological Record of Education (Required for conditional admission to undergraduate programs)
  • Immunization Form (Immunization records may be attached to the form).

IEP Resources

Please note that the IEP is no longer offering the TOEFL ITP (Exit Exam) as an alternative to admission to the University. However, TOEFL has introduced at-home version of the that the University is accepting for admission.

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (USD only) is required and must be paid by credit/debt card through Eventbrite. After an application has been received, our office will send you an Eventbrite link to pay the application fee. Applications may be deferred, but the repayment of the application fee is required.

The Financial Information Form must be fully completed and submitted with bank statements.  Currency conversion to USD ($) is preferred.

Bank statements must:

  • show the exact amount available for education (no less than $5,260)
  • be issued in English
  • be liquid funding (checking or savings accounts only. Investment funding is not accepted.)
  • be no more than 6 months old from the student's start date in the IEP.

For dependents to be included on the SEVIS I-20, add $2,000 (spouse) or $1,000 (per child). Marriage certificates (for spouses) and birth certificates (for children) with official English translations are required to issue dependent I-20s.

Sponsored Students (SACM, Oman, MINPET, etc.): Insted of the Financial Information Form and bank statement, you must provide a letter from your sponsoring organization stating that the sponsor will support you during your IEP studies.

Immunization records are required for all students enrolled at the University. Students must complete the Immunization Form before a SEVIS I-20 and/or admissions letter can be issued. All forms must be evaluated and approved by Student Health Services. Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), tetanus, and meningitis vaccines and tuberculosis skin tests (if determined on Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire) are required. Students may attach copies of their immunization records to the Immunization Form, but completion of the form is required. All records must be translated into English. Please see the Immunization Form for details. The tuberculosis skin test is required for students who meet the criteria listed on the questionnaire. UL Lafayette Student Health Services does not offer vaccinations; therefore, it is best to get vaccinations before entering the U.S. as they can be very expensive here. UL Lafayette students will be required to provide proof of all required vaccines, a physician’s certification that the vaccine is medically contraindicated, or a written dissent. For more information, visit the Office of Student Health Service's website.

UL Lafayette offers on-campus housing. After you have been admitted to the IEP, you can apply for housing. For more information, please visit the or contact oncampusliving@louisiana.edu. Lafayette also has many apartments available near campus.

Conditional admission (admission to the University after meeting the University's English proficiency requirements) is available for undergraduate programs only. The Graduate School requires additional examinations prior to granting admission. High school transcripts (all years) and transcripts of ALL colleges or universities attended are required to determine if a student is conditionally admissible. If you plan to enroll in an undergraduate program after completing the IEP, please bring your official high school diploma and transcripts in a sealed envelope when you come to the U.S. These will be required in order to enroll at the University.  Any student applying for conditional admission to an undergraduate program is required to fully complete the Chronological Record of Education Form. This form is not required for those who do not need conditional admission to the University.

All students must submit a copy of their passport (for dual citizenship, submit the passport that will be used to enter the U.S.), visa (for students in the U.S.), (for stduents in the U.S. on non-immigrant visas), permanent residency card, proof of U.S. citizenship (passport or naturalization certificate), or asylee/refugee or DACA documentation. Please be advised that tourist visas (B1 and B2) cannot be used for study at the University. Students with F-2 visas (and primary work visas) are allowed to study part-time only. The process for applying for an F-1 visa can take time, so make sure to apply well in advance of the session you plan to attend.

Students who transfer from U.S. schools must be in good immigration standing. Students who are currently on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension at their current school or who are ineligible to return to their previous school are not eligible to enroll in the IEP. An Eligibility to Enroll Form will be sent to the DSO at the student's current school and must be submitted by the DSO before transfer applications can be processed. All transfer students will be required to submit a Transfer-In Form once they have been admitted. This form is required in order to transfer a student's I-20 to UL Lafayette's Intensive English Program. Please note that this form should not be submitted until a student has received an admission letter from UL Lafayette's Intensive English Program.

Returning students who skip only one session can reenroll after completing the Registration for Current & Returning Students Form. Students who miss more than one 8-week session are required to reapply for admission by completing the online application. An application fee of $50 is also required. Students may also be required to provide updated transcripts, immunization records, immigration documents and financial information (for F-1 or J-1 students). Students who miss more than one 8-week session will also be required to retake the placement examinations.