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Program Dates and Costs

Registration Deadline

The registration deadline is one month before the session start date.

For Fall 2008, the deadline is July 25, 2008.
For Spring 2009, the deadline is December 16, 2008.

Fall Semester 2008

August 25 - December 17, 2008 (16 weeks)
  Fall I: August 25 - October 17 (8 weeks)
    August 25 - September 19
    September 19 - October 17
  Fall II: October 17 - December 17 (8 weeks)
    October 17 - November 14
    November 14 - December 17
      (Note: 3-day break November 26-28)

Note:
Classes are held Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 5:20 pm

Spring Semester 2009

January 16 - May 15, 2009 (16 weeks)
  Spring I: January 16 - March 13 (8 weeks)
    January 16 - February 13
    February 13 - March 13

      (Note: Spring break March 16-19)

  Spring II: March 20 - May 15 (8 weeks)
    March 20 - April 17
    April 17 - May 15

Note:
Classes are held Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 5:20 pm

Program Costs (subject to change)

Costs are calculated according to the period of study. See Program Dates for exact start and end dates.

16 week semesters run from August to December; from January to May; and from March to July.
8 week sessions run from August to October; from October to December; from January to March; from March to May; and from June to July.

16 Week Semester		8 Week Session		One Month
Registration fee:	$125	Registration fee:	$125	Registration fee:	$125
16 week tuition:	$4,000	8 week tuition:	$2,200	4 week tuition:	$1,200
University Fee:	$125	University Fee:	$125	University Fee:	$125
ESL Activity Fee:	$80	ESL Activity Fee:	$40	ESL Activity Fee:	$20
Total:	$4,330	Total:	$2,490	Total:	$1,470

Estimated Living Expenses

16 Week Semester		8 Week Session		One Month
Books:	$150	Books:	$100	Books:	$100
Medical Insurance:	$300	Medical Insurance:	$150	Medical Insurance:	$80
Dorm Housing:	$1,920	Dorm Housing:	$960	Dorm Housing:	$500
Food:	$1,120	Food:	$800	Food:	$400
Total:	$3,370	Total:	$2,010	Total:	$1,080

Please note that amounts for dormitory housing are estimates only. Actual costs vary according to location, type of room and time of year, and are determined by the UWM Housing Office (www.universityhousing.uwm.edu).

For I-20 Applicants Only

Applicants must show evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for a full time course of study, using the following estimates.
16 week semester:	$7,850	8 week session:	$4,500	One month:	$2,550
Summer session:		8 week summer session:	$4,580	One month summer:	$2,590
Proof of financial support is required at the time of application. Proof can be in the form of a checking, saving, money market, CD account (an attested letter or statement from the financial institution) and/or a letter of award from a government or other sponsoring organization. If the funds are in foreign currency, the statement must include conversion to U.S. dollars.

Application Process

Initial payment due at the time of application: $125 registration fee (non refundable); $300 tuition deposit; optional $75 payment for express mail service of I-20 documents, otherwise documents will be sent by airmail.

To apply, please see the Application and Transfer Forms page.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Written notification of cancellation must be received in the ESL Programs Office 30 days before the first day of the course for full refund of tuition deposit ($300). There is no refund of the registration fee. No refund is made when notice of cancellation is received after the first day of class of a semester, session or month for which the student is enrolled.