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Office of International Education

The Summer Institute at Emporia State

An Enriching Experience in the U.S.

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN U.S. CULTURE

Rapidly improve your English skills in the Summer Institute at Emporia State University to prepare for academic study or for your career. Take intensive English classes on Emporia State’s campus to develop your English skills and experience university life in the U.S. In the summer program you live in on campus and have the opportunity participate in a variety of activities and excursions to help you immerse yourself in the English language and U.S. culture.

SUMMER 2024 DATES:

June 29, 2024 - August 8, 2024

Cost:

  • $5,875

Program includes:

  • Tuition and fees for English classes in the Intensive English Program
  • Shared room in the residence hall
  • Meals on campus
  • Airport transportation on arrival and departure dates
  • Access to campus resources and facilities
  • Participation in activities and excursions
  • Local Excursions and Evening Activities

**a variety of entertainment excursions are also available for an additional cost

Sample Daily Schedule

A typical day during the program might look like this:

  • Morning – Breakfast in cafeteria
  • 9:00 am to 12 pm – English classes
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch in cafeteria
  • 1:00 pm – English Class
  • 3:00 pm – Exercise in student recreation center
  • 4:00 to 6:00 pm – Study and complete homework in university library
  • 6:00 pm – Dinner in cafeteria
  • 7:00 pm – Campus activity
  • 9:00 pm – Movie in residence halls with peers

APPLY NOW!

Applications due by May 1st!

Application Instructions: Create your account, start a new application, and choose the following options:

  • Student Type: D. International: Attending ESU on a student (F-1 or J-1) visa
  • Undergraduate Application Type: Non-Degree Seeking
  • Have you attended ESU before as a degree seeking student?: No
  • Program: Summer Institute
  • Site: ESU Main Campus
  • Term: Summer 2024
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Summer Institute in photos

  • Summer Institute students pose for a photo inside a classroom on Emporia State's campus

    Classroom learning

    During ESU's Summer Institute, you'll have the opportunity to learn inside the classroom.

  • Summer Institute students pose for photo in front of a yellow school bus before heading out on a field trip

    Outside the classroom

    During the Summer Institute, you'll also learn outside the classroom, going on field trips and traveling to activities.

  • Summer Institute Students pose for a photo in Emporia State's dining hall, the Hornets Nest

    Dining in

    During ESU's Summer Institute, you'll have access to the Hornets Nest, ESU's main dining hall.

  • Summer Institute students post for a group photo

    Get to know your peers

    You'll get to know your peers from around the world during ESU's Summer Institute.

  • Summer Institute Students pose for photo in the Kansas Flint Hills

    See the Flint Hills

    You'll be able to see the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas during your visit to ESU.

  • Summer Institute students pose for photo with disc golf discs

    Learn Disc Golf

    The city of Emporia, where ESU is located, is home to several disc golf courses. You'll be able to learn how to play the game during your time at the Summer Institute.