The Intensive English Program (IEP) is a full-time program featuring two 16-week semesters (Fall and Spring) during the academic year and one 10-week session during the Summer. Classes are offered at three levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced. (Levels offered is dependent upon enrollment and staffing.) Students spend approximately 18 hours per week in class, taking courses in grammar, reading, listening/speaking, writing, and academic preparation. The program is flexible, and every effort is made to meet individual student needs.
The successful completion of the Advanced Level of the Intensive English Program (Academic Preparation Course) is the equivalent of a 79 TOEFL score and can be substituted for the TOEFL requirement for many undergraduate and graduate programs at Pittsburg State University.
For those students wanting to attend IEP for 8-weeks only, you may join in January, March, June, August or October with special permission. This is for the Intermediate Level only. Students will be responsible for all prior course content.
Submit application for admission and pay application fee.
Submit the following documents:
These documents can be emailed to i-admit@pittstate.edu.
For conditional admission into an academic program, you will also need to submit school transcripts/academic records (and English translations).
IEP Admission Requirements
Additional Information
Pre-Arrival, Visa and Orientation Information
Students will take an IEP placement test during Orientation upon arriving to PSU to determine starting level.
Pittsburg State University reserves the right to change standards for admission as deemed necessary. Every attempt will be made to communicate changes of policy, but the lack of knowledge of admission policy on the part of the prospective student will not be reason for the University to waive current admission standards.
Airport Pick-up | January 8-11, 2022 |
Orientation & Placement Test | January 12-14, 2022 |
Classes Begin | January 18, 2022 |
Classes End | May 13, 2022 |
*Students are permitted to join mid-term (March 21) with permission for an 8-week session. Students will be responsible for learning all previous course content.
Airport Pick-up | June 1-2, 2022 |
Orientation & Placement Test | June 2-3, 2022 |
Classes Begin | June 6, 2022 |
Classes End | August 12, 2022 |
*Students are permitted to join mid-term (July 11) with permission for a 5-week session. Students will be responsible for learning all previous course content.
Airport Pick-up | August 12-15, 2022 |
Orientation & Placement Test | August 16-19, 2022 |
Classes Begin | August 22, 2022 |
Classes End | December 16, 2022 |
*Students are permitted to join mid-term (October 17) with permission for an 8-week session. Students will be responsible for learning all previous course content.
Below are the estimated expenses for one semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer) based on the 2020/2021 academic year.
IEP Tuition & Fees | $6545 |
Living Expenses | $4098 |
Health Insurance | $941 |
Books & Supplies | $500 |
Orientation/Compliance Fee | $55 |
TOTAL Estimated Expenses | $12,139 |
IEP Tuition & Fees | $3752 |
Living Expenses | $4098 |
Health Insurance | $941 |
Books & Supplies | $500 |
Orientation/Compliance Fee | $55 |
TOTAL Estimated Expenses | $9,346 |
The Intensive English Program is offering up to a $1000 scholarship per semester while funding is available.
Payment is due during the first week of classes. A payment plan is available for you to make four monthly installments during the semester.