Intensive English Program

• 7-week terms optimized to increase language proficiency and prepare students for academic success
• Student-centered and Student Learning Outcome-driven courses address a complete range of language skills, including reading and vocabulary development, writing and grammar, oral communication, and special topics.
• Curricular and co-curricular programming partners with University academic departments and programs, as well as the local community, to create and facilitate opportunities for intercultural exchange and personal development.
• IEP Tutoring Place provides free, personalized tutoring and language skills workshops (in-person and online), delivered by highly skilled and qualified professional instructors.

UD IEP is designed to benefit both degree-seeking students and those who wish to have an English language and American culture immersion experience. Students who plan to continue at the University of Dayton to matriculate at the undergraduate or graduate level should apply for admission to the undergraduate or graduate program in which they are interested.

After successfully completing the IEP, conditionally admitted students will be fully admitted to the University, with no further need for language proficiency test scores (e.g.,TOEFL, IELTS, etc.). Students who plan to only enroll in the Intensive English Program for language and cultural immersion, and do not plan to pursue an academic program, should apply for direct admission to the Intensive English Program.

The Intensive English Program offers five, 7-week terms of study per academic year (dates subject to change):

Fall B 2025

• Placement Testing Dates: August-October 2025
• In-Person Orientation (Mandatory): Oct. 16-17, 2025
• Start of Term: Oct. 20, 2025
• End of Term: Dec. 10, 2025

Spring 2026

• UD IEP is not accepting new students for Spring 2026 until further notice. Please contact iep@udayton.edu with questions.

Summer 2026

• Contact iep@udayton.edu about summer availability.

Fall A 2026

• Placement Testing Dates: May-July 2026
• In-Person Orientation (Mandatory): Aug. 20-21, 2026
• Start of Term: Aug. 24, 2026
• End of Term: Oct. 8, 2026

IEP offers five levels of classes throughout the program, to cater to all proficiencies:

• Pre-academic: Beginning level for students who understand simplified input and can be understood, but demonstrate a lack of fluency.
• Basic Academic: Low intermediate level for students who can understand and read adapted material with some ease, but may make frequent mistakes when writing and speaking.
• Intermediate Academic: Intermediate level for students who understand adapted reading material and some authentic material and are able to communicate most ideas clearly when speaking or writing.
• Advanced Academic: Advanced level for students who can read and understand authentic reading material and engage in authentic academic discourse with limited guidance.
• Graduate Academic: Advanced level for graduate students who can read and understand authentic reading material and engage in authentic discourse with limited guidance.

Achievement of proficiency needed to complete a level may require more than one 7-week term of study.

IEP students conditionally admitted for undergraduate studies or who were admitted to the IEP only, but wish to pursue undergraduate studies, will need to complete the IEP through the Advanced Academic level to meet the language proficiency requirement for full admission. IEP students conditionally admitted for graduate studies or who were admitted to the IEP only, but wish to pursue graduate studies will need to complete the IEP through the Graduate Academic level to meet the language proficiency requirement for full admission.

Availability of levels is subject to enrollment numbers. The IEP reserves the right to not offer a level should enrollment not be sufficient.

Classes are held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

New students in all levels will be enrolled in the 3-hour First-term Experience Course, in addition to the core courses listed below. This is a one-time course that assists students with acclimating to the IEP, UD, and the overall college experience. Each full-time schedule will include 18 or 21* hours per week of faculty-led in-class and out-of-class instruction of the core courses.

New students in all levels will be enrolled in the following themed course for acclimating new students to the University, the Intensive English Program, and the local community. The First-Term Experience course provides information incrementally. Students participate in online and in-person sessions designed to get you up to speed on what you need to know.

First-term Experience Course (3 hours)

Pre-Academic and Basic Academic Levels

*18 hours of instruction per week per level

• Reading/Vocabulary (6 hours)
• Writing/Grammar (6 hours)
• Oral Communication (6 hours)

Intermediate Academic, Advanced Academic and Graduate Academic Levels

*21 hours of instruction per week per level

• Reading/Vocabulary (6 hours)
• Writing/Grammar (6 hours)
• Oral Communication/Listening & Note-Taking (6 hours)
• Special Topics (3 hours)

Graduate Academic

• Reading/Vocabulary — 6 hours
• Writing/Grammar — 6 hours
• Oral Communication/Listening & Note-Taking — 6 hours

The IEP welcomes those who wish to study in the Program part-time. All aspects of the Program remain the same for full-time and part-time students. However, part-time students take less than a full load of courses and only study for 3-15 hours per week (taking only 1-3 courses per level). Part-time students must complete ALL courses within a level before progressing to the next level of courses.

Note: Availability to enroll as a part-time student is subject to enrollment. Due to low or no enrollment, some courses or levels may not be available or offered. Those who wish to enroll part-time should contact the IEP at least 2-3 months prior to the term in which they wish to enroll to confirm availability.

The University of Dayton's Intensive English Program offers a scholarship to support individuals who are committed to strengthening their English language skills through the Intensive English Program.

Scholarship Award

• A total of 25 scholarships will be awarded.
• Each scholarship is valued at $200 per term.
• Scholarships are renewable for up to four consecutive terms of study, providing a total potential award of $800 per recipient.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in the Intensive English Program (IEP) at the University of Dayton.
• Students should demonstrate a strong commitment to developing their English skills for academic, professional or personal growth.
• Preference may be given to students who actively engage in cultural exchange activities.
• Renewal of scholarship is based on continued achievement and program progression.

Nomination and Application Process

• Nomination: Faculty, staff, community members or peers may nominate eligible students for the scholarship.
• Application Submission: Nominated students must complete a scholarship application, including a personal statement outlining their language learning goals and how this scholarship will benefit their studies.
• Review Process: Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee based on merit, need, and dedication to language development.
• Award Notification: Selected recipients will be notified via email before the start of the upcoming term.

Application Deadline

• Applications for the scholarship must be submitted by the due date outlined in the nomination form to be considered for the next term.
• Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis for up to four terms of study.

To nominate a student, please submit the IEP Scholarship Nomination Form. For additional information, contact iep@udayton.edu.

The following prices do not include additional living expenses, and prices are subject to change. 

2025-26 Academic Year (August 2025-June 2026)

• Tuition: $170.00 per credit hour*
• Full-time: 18-24 credit hours per seven-week term (based on initial proficiency placement) 
• Part-time: 3-15 credit hours

Please note that IEP courses do not count as credit toward your academic program. 

• General University fee: $25
• Health insurance: Cost varies by insurance company. All F-1 visa students must have health insurance coverage. If you do not already have health insurance from your home country, you must purchase it prior to your arrival to the U.S. View our health insurance information for more details.
• University housing: UD offers many types of on-campus housing to meet students' personal, cultural and religious needs. If you will be a first- or second-year undergraduate or conditionally admitted student under the age of 21, you are required to live on campus. All other students are encouraged to live on campus, when housing is available. For IEP students, living on campus can be a great idea for two reasons: 1) You can easily arrive to classes on time, and 2) Life on campus provides you with opportunities to practice English every day! Off-campus housing varies by apartment complex.
• Meal plan: Cost varies depending on the plan selected. Some University housing requires students to purchase a meal plan.
• Textbooks: Costs vary, but a good estimate is likely around $225 per seven-week IEP term.

Students and their sponsors can make payments for the program through the UD Flyer Student Services office. Once a University account has been created for you, you may pay online. Additional payment methods are available.

Payments MUST be made during the first week of classes. Students may pay their tuition and fees at the Flyer Student Services office (St. Mary's Hall) or online.

To learn more about applying to the University of Dayton Intensive English Program, visit the IEP Admission page.

Upon being admitted to the IEP, you must confirm your acceptance. Instructions for how to confirm your acceptance can be found in your admissions letter sent to you from our International Admissions Office.

If you do not have your admissions letter, use this link to confirm your acceptance.

Upon being admitted to the IEP, you will be contacted about completing the intake process, and to make an appointment to take the placement test. All students must complete this pre-arrival process before arriving on campus.

If you have questions about intake and placement testing, or if you are due to arrive in Dayton but have not received communication from UD about completing the intake and placement testing process, please email iep@udayton.edu or call 937-229-1510.

IEP Terms and Testing Periods

• Spring A (January-March): Testing period is mid-November through mid-December
• Spring B (March-May): Testing period is Mid-January through mid-February
• Fall A (August-October): Testing period is during July
• Fall B (October-December): Testing period is during September

Upon arriving at the University of Dayton, new students participate in 2-3 days of orientation designed to acclimate them to their new environment and welcome them to the University. New Student Orientation introduces students to resources useful for their immediate needs and assists them with completing processes needed for starting classes.

Attendance at Orientation is mandatory for all new students.

IEP faculty and staff assist with students’ development as they progress through the program, and help students make the transition from IEP study to full-time academic study.

IEP faculty and staff are also available to meet with students to discuss their academic progress, give advice, and help students navigate the cultural and academic challenges they might experience in the United States.

IEP faculty and staff also advise students who are struggling to make progress and advance through the program.

Free tutoring is available to IEP students to help them achieve success in their courses and increase their English language proficiency. Tutors can work with students on specific course assignments, individual and group presentations, or test/quiz preparation.

Tutoring is conducted by appointment only! Appointments can be 15, 30, or 60 minutes in length and can be conducted in-person at Rike Center, or through Zoom meetings.

Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities connect domestic and IEP students to share an experience together. Through this special programming, IEP students practice their language skills and have fun!

With more than 240 student clubs and organizations on campus, students will find an activity to match their interests and opportunities to meet American and international students. Options include professional and academic clubs, service organizations, recreational sports, special interest groups, and international student groups.

Current and former IEP students can request documents from the Intensive English Program office, including progress reports for a student’s government/embassy, attendance letter, IEP graduation certificate, honor roll certificate, etc.

Students can pick up documents at the IEP Office (Rike Center, room 112), or have a PDF copy emailed to them.