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Each year, more than 1,800 students from across the globe enroll in our ELP programs to study general English, business English, English for academic preparation, and English for the professions. Penn offers everything from full-time intensive and super-intensive English courses to evening and online programs, short-term summer courses, and long-term academic preparation programs. To learn more about our ELP programs, or to find out how you can apply today, call 1.215.898.8681, email us at elp@sas.upenn.edu or review our website at www.sas. upenn.edu/elp. yourself in the English Language Programs at one of the US’s most historic universities. University of Pennsylvania/ Philadelphia Student Services and Campus Resources Intensive & General English Programs Professional Programs 2 3 4 5 Academic Preparation & Gateway Programs 6 College of Liberal and Professional Studies Degree Programs For More Information 7 8 global Thinking! University of Pennsylvania • Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin • One of eight private universities known as the “Ivy League” • Over 23,500 students, including more than 4,000 international students • Over 4,000 faculty members, including 5 Nobel Prize recipients and 5 Pulitzer Prize winners • 4 undergraduate schools, 12 graduate and professional schools • Oldest medical school and business school (Wharton) in the US University of Pennsylvania: Things to do in Philadelphia: • Visit the many historic sights, including two famous symbols of freedom: the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed • Enjoy performances of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, Opera Company of Philadelphia, or local productions of major Broadway plays • See 1,700 exotic animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest in the US • Explore 50 museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum • Walk through Philadelphia’s many ethnic neighborhoods such as Chinatown and the Italian Market • Join thousands of sports fans at professional baseball, basketball, football, or ice hockey games • Shop at two of the largest malls in the US- in Pennsylvania, there’s no tax on clothing • Dine at restaurants that feature local, regional, and international cuisines • Spend an evening at one of the many jazz clubs, coffee houses, or dance clubs 6th best out of 248 National Schools. —US News &World Report, 2009 Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania #1 Business School. —Wall Street Journal, 2008 Philadelphia One of the most historic cities in the US, Philadelphia was the nation’s capital from 1790–1800, and it is where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the Constitution of the United States was written. The ELP is located in Philadelphia, a city that has a population of 1.8 million, making it the fifth largest city in the US. Philadelphia is a city of many neighborhoods, and this makes it seem like a small town. The city’s historic, artistic, and commercial centers are located a short distance from the University of Pennsylvania. 2 universi t y o f p e n n s y lva n i a Student Services and Campus Resources • Student Center: Practice English with staff and other students, read newspapers and magazines, participate in activities, do homework, check e-mail, surf the Web, or simply relax. Student Center listserv and website provide daily announcements and information to students. • Social and Cultural Activities: Parties, film viewings, folk dancing, museum tours, lectures, professional sporting events, Broadway plays, orchestra concerts, and much more. • Field Trips: Shopping excursions, sightseeing trips to the Amish countryside, Baltimore (Maryland), Washington (DC), New York City, Atlantic Ocean beaches, ski resorts, and amusement parks, to name a few. • Volunteer Programs: Access to activities that give students an opportunity to interact with native speakers in the local area. Penn and Philadelphia offer a wide variety of ways to get involved in the community. With guidance from the Student Center, students can take part in neighborhood clean-ups, food drives, tutoring and many other important initiatives. • Wireless Internet: Wireless internet is available in most campus buildings and housing types. • Penn Card Access: ELP students receive an identification card that permits them to use Penn’s academic and recreational facilities or services such as: 15 libraries; computer labs with Internet access; gymnasiums with exercise and weight-lifting rooms, and indoor courts for playing tennis, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, and squash; indoor swimming pools, saunas, and steam rooms; ice skating rink in winter and free campus bus service. Dining ELP students have a variety of dining options available to them. Some students eat on campus in dining halls while other students buy their meals at restaurants and vendors that are located all over campus. Some students cook meals in their rooms or apartments. Penn operates a free bus that goes from campus to local supermarkets several times a week. Philadelphia also has many ethnic grocery stores that carry imported food items. Health Services The United States does not have a national medical plan, so most people purchase private insurance policies to cover serious medical conditions. The University of Pennsylvania offers a medical insurance policy that all full-time student visa holders (F-1 or J-1) must purchase. Insurance for spouses and dependents is also available for an additional fee. Full-time students not on a F-1 or J-1 visa must provide proof of personal health insurance coverage. Part-time students are strongly encouraged to hold personal health insurance coverage. In addition, ELP students in some programs may use the Student Health Service. Student Health provides routine examinations and treats minor injuries. Visas The ELP issues the Form I-20 for the student (F-1) visa for full-time study in selected programs. Other visa options may be available; please see program details for specific information about visa requirements. Because of US visa regulations, applicants who wish to receive a I-20 form from the ELP are urged to apply early (at least 6 weeks before you plan to begin your studies) and to consult the ELP website (www.sas.upenn.edu/elp) or contact the ELP for advice and information about applying for their student visa. Housing Several types of accommodations are available to ELP students. These include rooms on campus in the ELP House at the Sheraton, rooms in the nearby Stratum on 36th Street or International House, homestay experiences with American families, and corporate housing and hotels. During the summer, housing in dormitories is also available for some programs. Please note that while the ELP makes every effort to ensure that housing is available to students, students are responsible for securing their own housing. For more information and to download the ELP Housing Form, please go to the ELP website: www.sas.upenn.edu/ elp/housing. “The Student Center is the place where students can relax. It is educational, social and, an entertaining place. Moreover, there are activities that go on almost every day. My favorites are the social activities and trips every weekend.” Sultan Alsolami, Saudi Arabia e ngl ish l ang uage p rogram s | w w w. s as. u p e n n. e du / e l p 3 Intensive and General English Programs At the English Language Programs (ELP), you can immerse yourself in the language and culture of the US through any of our full-time, part-time or even online programs. We offer a variety of courses at all proficiency levels for students who want to improve their English skills. Please see the program-specific pages in the back, review our website at www.sas.upenn.edu/elp or contact us for more details regarding any of our programs. We look forward to helping you meet your goals. The Super-Intensive Program includes: • All features of the Intensive Program • Additional courses 1 or 2 evenings per week (totaling 22.5 or 25 hours of class per week) • Evening courses are practice-oriented and do not have the same amount of homework as the daytime classes The Business Intensive Program includes: • Most features of the Intensive Program, including social activities and 20 hours of class per week • Courses on Business writing, meetings and negotiations and presentation skills Mission Statement The central mission of the Intensive Program is to provide high quality instruction in English as a second language (ESL) to adults who wish to improve their proficiency in English for a variety of professional, academic, and social purposes, and who wish to increase their understanding of life in the United States as it relates to those purposes. To this end, we are committed to providing our learners with curricula, classroom materials, and teaching methods that are well informed by practical experience, theoretical discussion, and research findings on second language learning and teaching. The Intensive, Super-Intensive and Business Intensive Programs The Intensive, Super-Intensive and Business Intensive Programs offer a wide variety of courses because students have many reasons for wanting to learn English. The Intensive Program features: • 8 levels, from beginning to advanced • More than 40 courses offered in different sessions throughout the year • Courses in general English, academic preparation, business English and test preparation • 7-week sessions, year-round • Full-time study (20 hours of instruction/week) and parttime study options • Average class size of 14 • E-mail accounts and access to the Internet • Out-of-class activities on the Penn campus and in Philadelphia (some activities may require an extra fee) • Conversation Partners program to practice language skills with native speaking Penn students English Plus English Plus is a certificate program that offers participants the opportunity to study English for 15 hours per week in the Intensive Program at Penn’s renowned English Language Programs, attend lectures by Penn faculty on topics of national and global importance, participate in the academic and social life of a top ranked Ivy League university, and enjoy the history and culture of Philadelphia. Conversation and Culture Conversation and Culture is a four-week program designed for students who would like to improve their conversational English skills and their knowledge of the United States. Offered in July and August, the program features 20-25 hours a week of language classes, community interaction practice, cultural field trips and group projects. “Without taking writing classes at the ELP, it would have been difficult for me to get good grades on my papers at the university level. I also became confident about speaking up in class after practicing public speaking in ELP courses. Today, I write reports and give presentations at work in English-big thanks to the ELP!” Ricardo Maldonado, Venezuela Intensive Program 4 universi t y o f p e n n s y lva n i a Professional Programs Professionals of all backgrounds will find a variety of flexible options to improve their English for the workplace including intensive programs on campus and online courses. Business Intensive Program The Business Intensive Program is a 7-week program designed for students with advanced proficiency in English who are interested in English instruction for business purposes. The Business Intensive Program features: • Most features of our regular Intensive Program, including social activities and Conversation Partners program • 20 hours of class per week, including courses on Business writing, meetings and negotiations and presentation skills • No prior business experience is required, but a strong interest in business is encouraged. • Students who have already reached the 700 or 800 level in the Intensive Program may elect to attend the Business Intensive Program • Many students with business experience who complete the Business Intensive Program can go on to study in the International Business Communication Program if they have reached the appropriate proficiency level Summer Institute for International Business Students The Summer Institute for International Business Students is an intensive language and academic preparation program for MBA students. The Summer Institute for International Business Students features and course components: • 4 weeks, held in July • Impromptu speaking • Oral presentations • Analysis and discussion of business case studies • Academic reading and writing for business study • Academic study skills • MBA team effectiveness • Graduates of this program have entered MBA programs at many prestigious business schools around the world such as Wharton, Cornell, Emory and Duke ELP Online ELP Online Courses give busy professionals and students the opportunity to take courses and earn a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs from their home or office computer. Participants can study anytime from anywhere with daily feedback from their instructor. Courses run either 7 or 14 weeks. There are several online courses designed specifically with working professionals in mind including Writing for Professional Purposes, Grammar for Writers, Writing for Biomedical Professionals and Grammar for Biomedical Professionals. International Business Communication Program The International Business Communication Program is a four-week program designed for business professionals with advanced proficiency in English. The International Business Communication Program features and course components: • 25 hours per week of instruction and organized learning activities • 4 sessions per year • discussion of business cases • dynamic simulations based on a real-life international business scenario • Courses on Essential Business Writing, Productive Meetings, Strategic Speaking, Smart Negotiations and Cross-Cultural Interactions Business & Culture Business and Culture is a four-week program designed for people who are interested in improving their Business English skills and expanding their knowledge of the United States. Offered in July and in August, the program features 15 hours of language instruction and two community interaction activities per week. In addition, the program includes several field trips, where participants explore a major attraction in the region, such as Philadelphia’s historic district, New York City, Washington, D.C., the Amish countryside, a sporting event or a resort town on the beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. e ngl ish l ang uage p rogram s | w w w. s as. u p e n n. e du / e l p 5 Academic Preparation & Gateway Programs For students who are planning to attend a US college or university, we offer a variety of preparatory programs and courses. University Connection University Connection is an academic preparation program for highly motivated students who intend to enter university degree programs (undergraduate or graduate) in the US. University Connection is a program that prepares students for the challenges of the applications and admissions process, as well as the rigors of academic study at the university level Program Features: • 20 hours/week of classes and workshops • Individualized program planning and monitoring of progress • Intensive academic language and study skills preparation • Preparation for TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT • Academic advising and assistance with the university application process • Credit course study through Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies or another area college or university • Academic, social, and cultural orientation to the US university International Guest Student Program The International Guest Student Program offers highly qualified students from abroad the opportunity to take advantage of Penn’s excellence as a top-ranked teaching and research university. Students take up to one academic year of fulltime undergraduate coursework and English language study in Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences as non-matriculated undergraduates. Upon completing the program, students will receive transcripts from the University of Pennsylvania and will be awarded credits that can be transferred to their home institution. Summer Institute for International Business Students The Summer Institute for International Business Students is an intensive language and academic preparation program for MBA students. Intensive Program Many students study for one or more sessions in our Intensive Program to improve their English and take academic preparation elective courses to help get them ready for studying at a US college or university. Online Courses “Coming from a non-business background, I expected to gain firsthand knowledge about business classes and business terminology before beginning my MBA studies. The SIIBS program fully met my expectations. Not only did I learn what to expect in an American classroom, I also had the opportunity to form longterm relationships with Wharton students through teamwork activities.” ELP Online Courses give busy professionals and students the opportunity to take courses and earn a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs from their home or office computer. Participants can study anytime from anywhere with daily feedback from their instructor. Course lengths vary from 7 to 14 weeks. There are several courses designed specifically for international students planning to study in the US including the TOFEL Essay, Writing the GMAT/GRE Analytical Essay and the University Application essay. Idriss Al Rifai, France Summer Institute for International Business Students 6 universi t y o f p e n n s y lva n i a Degree programs through the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies The University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) is housed in Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. LPS offers an extraordinary education to highly qualified adult students in the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. Some of our students seek to begin or complete their bachelor’s degrees, but LPS is also a magnet for students seeking post-baccalaureate study in professional master’s and pre-professional programs in the humanities and the natural and social sciences. For more information, go to www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/international. Bachelor of Fine Arts The International Guest Student Program offers highly qualified students from abroad the opportunity to take up to one academic year of full-time undergraduate coursework and English language study in Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences as non-matriculated undergraduates. Graduate Programs The College of Liberal and Professional Studies provides a variety of degree and non-degree options for students who want to take advantage of Penn’s excellence as a research university by pursuing graduate study. LPS offers several master’s degrees: Master of Applied Positive Psychology, Master of Environmental Studies, Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Medical Physics, Master of Science in Applied Geosciences, and Master of Philosophy in the Liberal Arts. For information on these programs go to: www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/graduate. Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Studies General Post-Bac students are returning to college not to pursue a degree program but rather to achieve a personal goal, choosing courses they did not study as undergraduates or that will deepen their understanding of issues that touch their lives. Many enroll in classes that enable them to brush up on their knowledge and skills in preparation for graduate study. Summer Sessions Each summer, the University of Pennsylvania’s academic excellence draws thousands of students, researchers, professionals and visiting scholars to Philadelphia. Administered by the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, Summer Sessions at the University of Pennsylvania offer visiting college students the opportunity to take undergraduate and graduate courses and earn Penn credits that are generally transferable to other institutions. “When I first started this program, I was eager to gain admissions to an American college and tried to pass all the standardized tests for my college application. I have achieved more than I expected: satisfactory TOEFL and SAT scores, college admission letters, longterm friendships, fluent spoken English and confidence, of course!” Biwei Chen (Emma), China University Connection Calendar of Program Start Dates PROGRAm JAn FEB mAR APR mAy JUn JUL AUG SEP OCT nOV DEC Intensive Programs University Connection International Business Communication Program Summer Institute for International Business Students Conversation and Culture, Business and Culture Online 7 week courses Online 14 week courses English Plus • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • e ngl ish l ang uage p rogram s | w w w. s as. u p e n n. e du / e l p 7 For more Information For more information, please contact us at: University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs 110 Fisher-Bennett Hall 3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6274 USA tel 1.215.898.8681 fax 1.215.898.2684 email elp@sas.upenn.edu web www.sas.upenn.edu/elp The ELP is dedicated to providing language instruction and program administration of the highest quality. The English Language Programs at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period of August 2006 through August 2016 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the US Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the US For further information about this accredita-tion, please contact CEA, 1725 Duke St., Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703519-2070, www.cea-accredit.org). We also adhere to the standards of the following two organizations, of which the ELP is a member: AAIEP: Association of American Intensive English Programs UCIEP: Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs Enrollment in the ELP does not constitute admission to any other program at the University of Pennsylvania. 8 The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or by phone at (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). The federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act requires Penn to provide information on its security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents and arrests on campus to students and employees, and to make information and statistics available to prospective students and employees on request. The College and University Security Information Act requires Penn to provide information on its security policies and procedures to students, employees, and applicants; and to provide crime statistics to students and employees, and make those statistics available to applicants and prospective employees upon request. This information is available by calling the Division of Public Safety at 215.898.7297. 3340 Walnut Street 110 Fisher Bennett Hall Philadelphia PA 19104-6247 phone 1.215.898.8681 email elp@sas.upenn.edu fax 1.215.898.2684 web www.sas.upenn.edu/elp