Program Overview

Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program (IEP) of the University of West Florida is designed to prepare international students for successful study at the graduate and undergraduate level.

IEP Application Process

To apply to the IEP, the following steps must be taken:

• Pay the $150 application fee
• Provide a valid and secure email address
• Prepare and upload the necessary documents for an I-20 "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status" in order to obtain an F-1 student visa
• Review the International Student Life Cycle prior to applying to learn about the process of studying in the U.S.
  • A clear, full copy of the passport data page must be submitted before immigration documents can be issued
  • The name on the Form I-20 must match the name on the passport
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses while at the university must be shown

Tuition Rates

The tuition rates for the IEP are as follows:

Fall and Spring Semesters

• Term A / Full Time: $3,950
• Term B / Full Time: $1,990
• Term A / Part Time: $1,990
• Term B / Part Time: $990

Summer Semester

• Term A / Full Time: $3,250
• Term B / Full Time: $1,650
• Term A / Part Time: $1,650
• Term B / Part Time: $850

Semester Calendars

The semester calendars are as follows:

Spring 2026 Semester Calendar

• Term A: January 7 - April 28
  • New Student Orientation: January 6
  • First Day of Classes: January 7
  • Tuition Due: January 13
  • MLK Day, No Classes: January 19
  • Spring Break, No Classes: March 16-22
  • Final Day of Instruction: April 23
  • Final Exams: April 27-28
• Term B: March 2 - April 28
  • First Day of Classes: March 2
  • Tuition Due: March 9
  • Spring Break, No Classes: March 16-22
  • Final Day of Instruction: April 23
  • Final Exams: April 27-28

Summer 2026 Semester Calendar

• Term A: May 11 - July 30
  • First Day of Classes: May 11
  • Tuition Due: May 18
  • Memorial Day, No Classes: May 25
  • Final Day of Instruction: July 28
  • Final Exams: July 29-30
• Term B: June 22 - July 30
  • First Day of Classes: June 22
  • Tuition Due: June 29
  • Final Day of Instruction: July 28
  • Final Exams: July 29-30

Fall 2026 Semester Calendar

• Term A: August 14 - December 8
  • New Student Orientation: August 14
  • First Day of Classes: August 17
  • Tuition Due: August 24
  • Labor Day, No Classes: September 7
  • Veterans Day, No Classes: November 11
  • Thanksgiving Break, No Classes: November 23-26
  • Final Day of Instruction: December 3
  • Final Exams: December 7-8
• Term B: October 12 - December 8
  • New Student Orientation: October 9
  • First Day of Classes: October 12
  • Tuition Due: October 19
  • Veterans Day, No Classes: November 11
  • Thanksgiving Break, No Classes: November 23-26
  • Final Day of Instruction: December 3
  • Final Exams: December 7-8