Overview

The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Georgia State University offers academic English courses to individuals coming from outside the U.S.A. and those living in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Most IEP students seek to enter academic programs at Georgia State University or other equally prestigious institutions. The IEP offers:

• academic language courses that prepare you for U.S. college and university study
• supportive small class environments with knowledgeable, friendly instructors
• additional instruction free of charge with ESL tutors
• several extracurricular activities offered each week
• access to all university facilities and events, including the computer center, library, gymnasium, health center, concerts, and films
• housing in homestays, local apartments, and university residence halls

English Courses

Intensive English Program courses prepare you for college and university study in the United States. Courses include oral communication for academic purposes, reading and listening for academic purposes, extensive reading, structure and composition, and academic writing for university exams. You can also participate in IEP activities including our weekly conversation group, service-learning projects, and visits to Atlanta museums and other attractions.

Georgia State University

• urban university located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia
• 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs with over 250 majors
• five colleges -- Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Law -- plus the School of Policy Studies
• more than 28,000 students from 50 states and 160 countries
• international student associations

IEP Academic Calendar

English courses are offered during three sessions each year: fall, spring, and summer semester.

Application Deadline Dates
Students should submit their applications and all necessary documents by the following dates:

Fall Semester: July 8
Spring Semester: December 2
Summer Semester: April 8

Semester Dates
Fall (late August to mid-December): 14 weeks
Spring (early-January to early May): 14 weeks
Summer (mid-May to early August): 10 weeks

* Important information for F-1 students:
Visa processing times vary from country to country, so we recommend applying as early as possible so you will have enough time to receive your visa.

Costs

These figures represent minimal costs of living in Atlanta. Personal expenses may differ greatly. Figures may change without prior notice.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants

• must have graduated from high school
• should possess a basic knowledge of English

Accredited by the CEA.