Tutorium Application

Tutorium Application

Intensive English pre-Grad

Yes

You are logged as an Intensive English pre-Grad applicant. The application fee will be waived. Please be sure to select the Intensive English Program below for the appropriate term.

Thank you for your interest in the Tutorium in Intensive English at the University of Illinois at Chicago!

Please note that you will need to complete this application form in one sitting in order to submit it. We recommend reviewing the form in advance in order to prepare to upload any documents that may be requested in your case. You may also upload documents after submission of the application.

PDF format is preferred for any uploaded documents. Uploading the required documents as you complete this form will result in faster processing of your application. If you are unable to upload them at this time, you may submit them later after submission.

If you are an agent or other representative of the applicant, and are completing this form on behalf of the applicant, please be sure that you are providing the applicant's information. There is a specific section where agent information can be provided, if applicable.

If another Tutorium applicant used the same device within recent days to submit or view the status of their application, be sure that they have logged out.

If you have any problems or questions, please email tutorium@uic.edu.

Who is completing this application?

Applicant (Student)

Friend or Family

Agent

Applicant Name

Last (Family) Name

First (Given) Name

Middle Name

Preferred First Name

Addresses

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Permanent Address - Please do not indicate P.O. Boxes. (If you need an I-20, this should be your Permanent International Residential Address)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Contact Information

Applicant (Student) Email Address

Phone Number

If international, please indicate the Country Code for the Phone Number.

Biographical Information

Birthdate

Please note that only students 17 or older can be considered for the Tutorium.

Legal Gender

Female

Male

X or Another Legal Sex

Country of Primary Citizenship

Check Yes if you are a U.S. Permanent Resident.

Yes

Country of Birth

City of Birth

Native Language

Do you hold a currently valid visa?

Yes

Please select your visa type or the option that best describes your visa status.

Do you reside in the United States with an Adjustment of Status, Asylee or Refugee status?

Adjustment of Status

Asylee

Non-Citizen Other

Refugee

Please specify your current immigration status.

Are you a resident of the state of Illinois?

Yes

Will you have lived in Illinois for the 12 months preceding your first term at UIC?

Yes

Do you have a parent, spouse or legal guardian residing in Illinois through which you can claim residency?

Yes

Please provide the following details for the parent, spouse or legal guardian through whom you are claiming Illinois residency.

Full Name

This is my:

Parent

Spouse

Legal Guardian

How long has this individual been residing in Illinois? (in years or months)

Please provide their Illinois address.

Vaccination Statement

I understand that I will need to provide proof of the following vaccinations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus and Diphtheria, Meningitis, and Covid-19 and Booster). I understand that I will need to provide this information before I can register and attend classes.

Application

Program

Please note that Intensive English pre-Grad applicants should select the Intensive English Program.

Intensive English Program (tie.uic.edu/intensive-english/)

This program offers two study options: full-time (~20 hours per week) or half-time (~10 hours per week).
Students must enroll in full-time study in order to qualify for an I-20.
Students improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing by studying a challenging curriculum and actively participating in the classroom.

Intensive English Program Session Information
Tutorium Course Start Dates

Typical Session Schedule:

Reading/Writing -- Morning
Listening/Speaking -- Afternoon

Applications from overseas should be received about 4 weeks before the start of the session. Contact the Tutorium for details.

Please note that your application is not complete for the Intensive English Program until you have submitted all required documents and have paid all required fees. You will be prompted to submit the $175 application fee after submitting the application.

English for International Professionals and Special Programs (tie.uic.edu/esl-programs/english-for-international-professionals/)

The courses in this series include academic and professional skills, test preparation, online courses and TESOL training.
The courses generally meet 2 to 6 hours per week and/or may be online courses.
Students who enroll in these courses are NOT considered full-time English language learners.

Intended Term

Part of Term

Term A

Term A - Full Session

Term B

Term B - Midterm Entry

Do you want to attend full-time or part-time?

Full-Time

Part-Time Reading/Writing (Mornings)

Part-Time Listening/Speaking (Afternoons)

Which courses do you want to join? Please select all courses that apply:

TESOL Professional Development

Test Preparation (TOEFL/IELTS)

Advanced Professional Skills classes (ELSI 081-089)

Online writing classes (ELSI 076 and 077)

Custom Courses

Other/Not Sure

Have you ever had a University of Illinois UIN (University Identification Number)? If you applied to, studied at, worked for, or were affiliated with the University of Illinois, you were assigned a UIN.

Yes

When did you attend/work at the University of Illinois?

What is your UIN? If you don't remember, contact tutorium@uic.edu.

What is the highest level of schooling you have completed?

High School

Some College/University

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Professional Degree

Field of Study

Are you planning on further study in the U.S.?

Yes, for a 2-year associate’s degree or a certificate

Yes, for a bachelor’s degree

Yes, for a master’s degree

Yes, for a PhD

A laptop is required for your classes. Please confirm you will have a laptop by the start of classes.

I already have a working laptop that I will bring to classes.

I plan to purchase a laptop that I will bring to classes.

Do you intend to live on campus if you attend UIC?

Disciplinary Information

Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any secondary (highschool) or post-secondary (college/university) educational institution you have attended, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation (excluding academic probation), suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.

Yes

Please address the issue in the text box. Failing to provide an explanation may delay review of your application.

Please answer yes or no to the following question: Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense or do you have criminal charges pending?
The following need not be disclosed: Minor traffic offenses; juvenile court proceedings; and adjudications or convictions that have been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or ordered by a court to be kept confidential.

Yes

You have indicated Yes. Please provide information regarding any criminal offense convictions or pending criminal charges in a detailed explanation below. The information you provide will be evaluated by a university committee. Requests for additional or supplemental information may be solicited.

Agent Information and Local Contact Information

Do you have (or are you) an agent?

Yes

Agency Name

Agent Last/Family Name

Agent First/Given Name

Agent Telephone Number

Agent Email Address

Do you want the agent email address included on correspondence?

Yes

Do you have a local contact in the U.S.?

Yes

Contact Last/Family Name

Contact First/Given Name

Contact Telephone Number

Contact Email Address

Do you want the contact email address included on correspondence?

Yes

Contact Relationship to Student

Parent, Brother, Sister

Other Relative

Friend

Other

Indicate Relationship

U.S. Presence/Transfer Information

Are you in the U.S. now?

Yes

If you were not born in the U.S., when did you arrive?

Are you studying in the U.S. now?

Yes

Indicate the U.S. school at which you're current studying.

If you are transferring from another school, please complete the Transfer Verification Form and give it to your current school.

I-20

Do you need an I-20?

Yes

Which I-20 are you applying for? To understand I-20s, the program length, and finances needed, click here.

1 semester I-20 (please upload financial documents for one semester of finances)

More than 1 semester I-20 (please upload financial documents for 2 semesters)

8 week I-20 (please provide financial documents for 8 weeks)

Proof of Financial Support
To obtain an I-20 form for the F-1 student visa, you must provide adequate proof of financial support.

You are required to upload the following documents:

Declaration and Certificate of Finances
Passport Identification Page
Bank Letter

You may also be asked to submit additional documents depending on your situation:

Letter from Sponsoring Government or Organization
For dependents, Passport Identification Page and city, country of birth
Disciplinary History

Indicate the source of your financial support.

Student Funds

Sponsor Funds (Family, Friend, Government, or Other institution)

Student Funds
You must provide one original bank letter on bank letterhead to submit to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate when you apply for the F-1 student visa.

This letter must be no older than 6 months.
The amount available must be no less than the Estimated Expenses for One Session.
This letter can show the amount in U.S. dollars or the equivalent of this amount in any other currency.
If the letter is not in English, a translation must be attached.
PDF file format is preferred.

View a sample bank letter.

Sponsor Funds
You must submit a bank letter from your sponsor.

Bank Letter Instructions: You must provide one original bank letter on bank letterhead to submit to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate when you apply for the F-1 student visa.

This letter must be no older than 6 months.
The amount available must be no less than the Estimated Expenses for One Session.
This letter can show the amount in U.S. dollars or the equivalent of this amount in any other currency.
If the letter is not in English, a translation must be attached.
PDF file format is preferred.

View example of an acceptable bank letter

Scholarship or Other Institutional Support
You must submit an official letter from the sponsoring organization that states the specific amount of funds granted. This letter must also give start and end dates for the funding. PDF file format is preferred.

Please upload a completed Declaration and Certificate of Finances form.

Upload Proof of Financial Support Documents

Documents will upload upon form submission.

If accepted, do you need the Tutorium in Intensive English to send a copy of the acceptance letter to the sponsoring organization?

Yes

Please upload a copy of your passport identification page.

If any dependents will accompany you, please upload a copy of their passport identification page.

Indicate the Dependent's City and Country of Birth

I-20 Delivery

I-20s will be emailed to the student’s personal address provided in this application. (I-20s cannot be sent to agents or family members).

Marketing Survey

You may select more than 1 answer for these survey questions.

How did you get information about TIE?

Friend or family member

Printed magazine

Digital magazine

Education fair

Internet

Agent or Recruiter in your country (you paid them)

Adviser in your country (free service; at school, U.S. Embassy/Consulate, etc.)

Other

Indicate Other

Where did you find TIE on the internet?

Search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.)

Study in the USA website

US journal website

Hotcourses website

ApplyESL website

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

TikTok

Tutorium E-brochure

iExplore Universities website

Du Hoc website

Belajar Luar Negeri website

I did not find TIE on the internet

Other website

Indicate Other Website

What language did you use to read about TIE?

English

Arabic

Chinese

Japanese

Korean

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Thai

Vietnamese

Other

Indicate Other Language

Submission

The University of Illinois System Privacy Statement explains how the University processes personal information and sensitive personal information, including for persons applying for admission from outside the United States. You are encouraged to read this statement if you have questions about your privacy, including who to contact at the University of Illinois, any rights you may have under applicable privacy laws, and how you can file a complaint.

I consent to the University of Illinois processing my personal information, including my sensitive personal information, in the United States on University of Illinois servers and systems and/or third party servers and systems, including cloud hosted systems.

By submitting this form, you confirm that the information submitted in this application is correct and that you wish to attend the Tutorium in Intensive English.

I understand that typing my name below constitutes a legal signature confirming that I agree to the above statement.

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