The Process: from Applying to Arriving
- Complete the Online Application.
- Pay the Application Fee.
- After submitting your application, you will be directed to pay here.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Necessary Phone Applications:
- Request your I-20.
- * 24 hours after Student Account Activation *
- Log in with your Link Blue information to iCAT (UK International Center portal).
- Make a visa appointment.
- Find your local U.S. Embassy.
- Bring your Admission Letter and your I-20 (which you will receive via email).
- Plan to arrive before Orientation begins.
- Detailed Orientation Schedule can be viewed online: https://esl.as.uky.edu/iep-orientation the week before.
- 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.
- 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.