Program Overview & Requirements
Website: www.unco.edu/global/services-programs/intensive-english-program/
Admission:
The Intensive English Program (IEP) serves as a pathway for English language learners to enhance linguistic and cultural competencies required for full admission to UNC’s degree programs. IEP also offers a variety of coursework for non-degree seeking students and adult learners in such areas as English for career advancement, communication skills, and business English among many others.
Applicants must have completed high school or the equivalent to be considered for admission to IEP. Both resident and international applicants are considered for admission. IEP students with F1 or J1 visas are required to register as full-time students. Students are full-time if enrolled in 18 classroom hours per week based on federal guidelines 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)(i). F2 visa holders are not allowed to be full time. All applicants must submit the IEP application, copies of their most recent academic transcripts with English translations, the application fee, and a most recent standardized English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, E3PT etc.). International students must also provide copies of the bio page of their passport and financial documents. Documents must be submitted to the Office of Global Engagement.
Program Structure and Length:
IEP consists of 7 levels: from Low-Basic (pre-A) to Graduate (C1). The levels correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). There are four core courses in each program level: Speaking and Listening, Writing, Grammar, and Reading and Vocabulary. In addition, there are several skill courses available, such as English Pronunciation and Academic Vocabulary. For more information about each course, please refer to the catalog course descriptions.
IEP offers five eight-week sessions throughout the year in accordance with UNC's academic calendar: Fall 1 and Fall 2 sessions coincide with UNC's fall semester, Spring 1 and Spring 2 sessions coincide with spring semester, and the eight-week summer session coincides with the eight-week academic session. In accordance with rolling admission, applicants may choose to begin in any of the five sessions. The number of sessions students need to complete the program successfully is based on their initial proficiency and placement assessment.
Level 6 - 7
Complete the following level 6 courses
| IEP 060 | High-Advanced Speaking & Listening | 2 |
| IEP 061 | High-Advanced Writing | 2 |
| IEP 063 | High-Advanced Grammar | 2 |
| IEP 064 | High-Advanced Reading & Vocabulary | 2 |
To complete the level, students must obtain 80% proficiency in each course. In this level, conditionally admitted students are allowed to take up to 3 credits of academic coursework concurrently with IEP classes. This is the final level for students who are conditionally admitted to UNC’s undergraduate programs.
Complete the following level 7 courses
To complete the level, students must obtain 80% proficiency in each course. In this level, conditionally admitted students are allowed to take up to 6 credits of academic coursework concurrently with IEP classes. This is the final level for IEP-only students or students who are conditionally admitted to UNC’s graduate programs.