English Language Programs (ELP)

ELI Application

How can I apply to ELI?

• Complete an ELI Student Application.
• include your most recent TOEFL score;
• read and sign the financial section and include an original, current financial statement from your bank or sponsor for at least $18,000;
• send a nonrefundable $30 application fee made payable to English Language Institute;
• include a copy of your passport.
• Send a completed Medical History Form.
• Complete and send a Residence Hall Application and a $220 nonrefundable residence hall deposit made payable to The University of Montana. Please see Residence Life page for more details. If you have questions about housing, please contact rtucker@mso.umt.edu.

Please send us your application by regular mail.

Priority Processing Deadline for your application is two months before the start of the semester. Students who apply after the Priority Processing Deadline may be accepted on a space available basis. However, in some cases, you may be accepted for a future semester.

How can I apply to The University of Montana?

For students interested in continuing at The University of Montana after completing ELI:

Conditional Admission

Students who are academically qualified can be Conditionally Admitted to The University of Montana even if they do not meet the English Language Proficiency requirement (i.e., TOEFL score). The Priority Processing Deadline for Conditional Admission is two months before the start of the semester. For example, if the semester begins August 21, the Priority Processing Deadline would be June 21. Students who apply after the Priority Processing Deadline may be accepted on a space available basis. However, in some cases, you may be accepted for a future semester.

All students admitted conditionally will be required to attend the English Language Institute until they achieve one of the following:

• A TOEFL score (500 Paper-based TOEFL /173 Computer-based TOEFL/61 Internet-based TOEFL)
• An ELI Recommendation

If you are interested in Conditional Admission Status, please follow the instructions on the Admissions Page for The University of Montana's web site.