The Process: from Applying to Arriving

1. Complete the Online Application.
   • Choose your situation here.  Apply here.
2. Pay the Application Fee.
   • After submitting your application, you will be directed to pay here.
3. Email your documents to esl@uky.edu in 1 combined pdf file.
   • Passport photos
   • English Score (or tell us when you complete the iTEP test)
   • If you need a visa: Financial Information
4. ESL Staff processes Admission (1-2 weeks processing time).
   • Admissions are reviewed Tuesdays and Thursdays, but not during orientation weeks or the first week of classes (refer to Calendar).
   • We do not reply to emails on the weekend or holidays.
   • We will send an email with the ESL Admission Letter and a list of Next Steps.
5. Complete the list on your Admission Letter.    
   • Necessary Phone Applications:
     • Duo Mobile (Google Play or Apple Store)
     • Canvas Student (Google Play or Apple Store)
   • Student Account Activation
   • Housing
   • Orientation and Arrival Date
6. Request your I-20.
   • * 24 hours after Student Account Activation *
   • Log in with your Link Blue information to iCAT (UK International Center portal).
7. Make a visa appointment. 
   • Find your local U.S. Embassy.
   • Bring your Admission Letter and your I-20 (which you will receive via email). 
8. Plan to arrive before Orientation begins.
   • Detailed Orientation Schedule can be viewed online: https://esl.as.uky.edu/iep-orientation the week before.
9. Request Airport Pickup from LEX Bluegrass Lexington Airport.
   • * 5+ days before your flight departure *
   • Go to http://ukihp.engr.uky.edu/AirportPickupForm.aspx to request transportation to your residence.
10. Questions?
    • Review our website for answers to common/general questions: https://esl.as.uky.edu/intensive-english-program.
    • Email esl@uky.edu -- Remember to wait 3 business days for a response.
    • Request an appointment on Zoom for personal attention.