American Language and Culture Program
The University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is an intensive English language program.
The ALCP offers 21 hours per week of instruction. Students may begin an eight-week course of study in January, March, August, or October or a six-week program in June.
The ALCP offers 21 hours per week of instruction. Students may begin an eight-week course of study in January, March, August, or October or a six-week program in June.
Application Steps & Requirements
Application Steps & Requirements |
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Step 1: Application |
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Step 2: CFR Form |
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Step 3: Financials |
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Step 4: Passport |
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Step 5: I-20 |
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ESL Transfer Students
ESL Transfer Students |
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Step 1: Application |
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Step 2: Transfer |
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Step 3: CFR Form |
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Step 4: Financials |
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Step 5: Passport |
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Step 6: I-20 |
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Tuition and Fees
ACLP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.
Costs per eight-week session (Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice):
Required items for issuance of I-20 document:
1. Application: Apply Now!
All data must be correct and complete, errors on the I-20 resulting from faulty data result in the need for re-application, including repayment of the application fee.
2. $70 Application fee by credit card, check or money order
Application processing will occur after full payment is received.
3. Financial documents: bank statement, sponsor letter, and financial guarantee form.
Bank statement must be in applicant's name or sponsor's name.
Applicants must submit a letter from the sponsor indicating intent to fund studies and living expenses for the duration of study within ALCP; and the financial guarantee form.
Costs per eight-week session (Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice):
| ALCP Tuition: | $2,157 |
| Registration Fee: |
$25 |
| Housing (Room & Board): |
$1,537 |
| Books and supplies: |
$275 |
| Personal Expenses (Estimated): |
$546 |
| Required Insurance | $534 |
| (We will accept other insurance plans if they meet the University of Idaho's minimum requirements) |
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Total Estimated Cost: |
$5,074
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Required items for issuance of I-20 document:
1. Application: Apply Now!
All data must be correct and complete, errors on the I-20 resulting from faulty data result in the need for re-application, including repayment of the application fee.
2. $70 Application fee by credit card, check or money order
Application processing will occur after full payment is received.
3. Financial documents: bank statement, sponsor letter, and financial guarantee form.
Bank statement must be in applicant's name or sponsor's name.
Applicants must submit a letter from the sponsor indicating intent to fund studies and living expenses for the duration of study within ALCP; and the financial guarantee form.
Future Session Dates
| 2012 to 2013 | |
| Session Dates | Orientation Dates |
| Fall 1: August 20 - October 12 | Fall 1: August 16 - 17 |
| Fall 2: October 15 - December 14 | Fall 2: October 11 - 12 |
| Spring 1: January 14 - March 8 | Spring 1: January 10 - 11 |
| Spring 2: March 18 - May 10 | Spring 2: March 14 - 15 |
| Summer: June 10 - July 19 | Summer: June 6 - 7 |
| 2013 to 2014 | |
| Session Dates | Orientation Dates |
| Fall 1: August 26 - October 18 | Fall 1: August 22 - 23 |
| Fall 2: October 22 - December 20 | Fall 2: October 21 - 22 |
Pre-Arrival Information and Planning
Pre-Arrival Information & Planning |
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Read and learn what to prepare for before arriving at the University of Idaho ALCP! |
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Step 1: Documents |
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Step 2: Housing |
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Step 3: Planning |
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Step 4: Travel |
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