The SEVIS fee for F visas will be increased to $200 and the fee for J visas will be $180.  The visa interview fee will also be increased.  Please consult your local US Embassy for interview prices. The new fees will go up on October 27, 2008.  Please make sure to prepare appropriately.

If you have any questions, please review the information at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901. 

The University of Pennsylvania is currently experiencing difficulty in sending emails to individuals who have accounts with certain providers (such as Yahoo!, Hanmail and Hotmail).  Please make sure to put elp@sas.upenn.edu on your safe list; try contacting us by phone or fax; or email us from a different account.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Check out whats going on in our ELP programs by viewing our news in our Meet our Students section!

Starting in Spring 1, 2009 the English Language Programs will offer a new intensive English program called the Business Intensive English Program (BIP).  The BIP is designed for advanced English students with an interest in business.  Students can start in the general Intensive Program and transition into the BIP when they have reached the appropriate level, combine the BIP with the International Business Communication Program or take the BIP as an independent program.  For information on the program and how to apply, please see the Intensive Program se

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Studying for the TOEFL or GRE/GMAT? Need to improve your business writing style? Writing a University Application Essay? Trying to get published in scientific journals?

The University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs can help you. We currently offer both 7 and 14 week courses with experienced on-line teachers.

Register now for FALL on-line courses!

Dates:

2008-2009 Prices are Now Available Online.

Please refer to individual program pages for prices for 2008-2009.

Video from the Wimba Conference held on March 26, 2008 at the University of Pennsylvania is available at the following:

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There are several new open positions at the ELP. For descriptions and information on applying, please see our Employment Opportunities section.