Current semester: Spring Term 2021 (University Term: 2214)
Intensive English Program
- January 12 – April 12, 2021
- Application deadline is January 8, 2021 (for students who do not need an F-1 visa or for students interested in part-time study).
- Dates for social and cultural activities in the ELI can be found on the Activities and Events Calendar
For deadlines and dates for other courses and programs, please visit that program's page.
Important Events and Holidays:
- January 19: First day of ELI classes
- January 29: Last day to withdraw from an ELI class and get a refund
- April 5, 6, 8: ELI Final Exams
- April 12: Last day of classes and ELI Closing Ceremony
Dates for Future Terms in the Intensive English Program
Note: The University of Pittsburgh is currently teaching classes using a hybrid model due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This instructional model may be modified based on government and University policies regarding COVID-19 safety and health precautions. Dates that are posted below are tentative and may be changed or adjusted to help minimize the possible spread of COVID-19.
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Summer 2021 |
Fall 2021
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Duration of term |
January 12 - April 12 |
May 11 - |
August 31 - December 2 |
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Application deadline for students needing an F-1 visa (Applications are accepted until the date listed or until enrollment is full. Applications may be accepted after the deadline if space is available; however, submitting an application after the deadline may not allow enough time to obtain a visa in the applicant's country.) |
December 16 |
TBD |
TBD |
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Application deadline for part-time or non-F-1 visa students (Applications are accepted until the date listed or until enrollment is full.) |
January 8 |
TBD |
TBD |
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Placement test Registration Orientation Classes begin |
Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 13 - 14 Jan. 19 |
May 11 May 12 May 12 - 13 May 14 |
August 31 September 1 September 1 - 2 September 3 |
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Holidays (no ELI classes) |
Jan. 18: University Closed for MLK Jr. Day Feb. 23: Student Self-care Day March 24: Student Self-care Day |
May 31: University Closed for Memorial Day July 5 - 6: Independence Day (Observed)
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Sept. 6: Labor Day (University Closed) Oct. 11: Fall Break (ELI Closed) Nov. 25 - 26: Thanksgiving Break (ELI Closed)
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Final Exams |
April 5, 6, 8 |
July 30 August 2, 3 |
Nov. 23, 29, 30 |
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Last Day of Classes and Closing Ceremony |
April 12 |
August 5 |
December 2 |
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*Finals in the ELI are held in every skill area during the last week and a half of the term. There are no excused absences for the final exams. A missed final exam will result in a zero (0) for that exam.
Tentative Intensive English Program Dates for Academic Year 2021-2022
Spring 2022: January 10 - April 14, 2022
Summer 2022: May 9 - August 4, 2022