Please follow these steps to apply for the Intensive English Program:

Applicants must have completed high school and be at least 18 years old. Students must have also had some English instruction before coming to IEP.

 

Step 1: Complete and Mail the IEP application   

  

• 1.) A competed Intensive English Program application
  • IEP Application: DOC file
  • IEP Application: PDF file

 

• 2.) A financial guarantee, quoted in US funds.

• An official bank/financial statement, letter or certificate verifying the financial finds available.
• You must verify that you have $4885 for EACH quarter.

• 3.) An application fee:
  • $100
  • AEP student: $50
    • Credit Card Authorization Form: DOC file
    • Credit Card Authorization Form: PDF file
• 4.) A copy of your passport or government issued identification card.

• 5.) Optional fees:
  • $50- If you have requested Fed Ex express mail (recommended)
  • $200- If IEP will pay your SEVIS fee

 

• Mail all of your documents to our address:

               Western Washington University

               Intensive English Program
               516 High Street

               Bellingham, Washington 98225-9048
               USA

• Transfer Students: The "Intent to Transfer Form" will be sent with your acceptance documents. Please take the form to your current school's international student advisor to make the transfer.
• Conditional Admission: You must apply to the WWU undergraduate admissions office for Conditional Admission. IEP does not provide Conditional Admission; it is only through the WWU admissions office.
  • To find the Conditional Admission Application please visit this website: http://admissions.wwu.edu/print/InternationalApplication.pdf
  • Please send your WWU conditional admission application to the IEP office. We will bring it to the WWU admissions office.
• Health Insurance: All international students at Western Washington University are required to have emergency health and accident insurance. 

 

Step 2: SEVIS fee and F-1 Visa Interview

• After receiving your acceptance documents and I-20 form, contact the nearest US Embassy or Consulate to schedule an F-1 visa interview appointment.
• Also, remember to pay the SEVIS fee. Instructions can be found here:
  • SEVIS Information

 

Step 3: Apply for IEP Housing

• You may apply for IEP housing after you have received your F-1 student visa. Please find our housing application here:
  • Housing Application: DOC file
  • Housing Application: PDF file

    If you are a transfer student or will not apply for an F-1 student visa, please apply for housing now.

• For more information about housing options, please visit the Housing Page.

 

Step 4: Confirm Your Arrival

• To secure your place in the Intensive English Program please confirm your arrival by completing the Confirmation of Arrival Form:
  • Confirmation of Arrival Form: DOC file
  • Confirmation of Arrival Form: PDF file