ELI Application

What's next?

1. ELI will issue your form I-20 (which you will use to get your visa) as soon as we have received ALL of your forms and fees.
2. Once you receive your I-20 form, pay the SEVIS fee online. You will receive instructions on how to do this.
3. Contact the Consulate Office near you and make an appointment for a student visa interview. They will inform you what you will need to bring with you to the interview.
4. After you receive your student visa, confirm your housing assignment and notify ELI.
5. Visit your doctor to complete the Medical History Form and send it to ELI.
6. Contact ELI with your arrival information.

How can I apply to The University of Montana?

For students interested in continuing at The University of Montana after completing ELI:

Conditional Admission

Students who are academically qualified can be Conditionally Admitted to The University of Montana even if they do not meet the English Language Proficiency requirement (i.e., TOEFL score). The Priority Processing Deadline for Conditional Admission is two months before the start of the semester. For example, if the semester begins August 21, the Priority Processing Deadline would be June 21. Students who apply after the Priority Processing Deadline may be accepted on a space available basis. However, in some cases, you may be accepted for a future semester.

All students admitted conditionally will be required to attend the English Language Institute until they achieve one of the following:

• A TOEFL score (500 Paper-based TOEFL /173 Computer-based TOEFL/61 Internet-based TOEFL)
• An ELI Recommendation

If you are interested in Conditional Admission Status, please follow the instructions on the Admissions Page for The University of Montana's web site.