CIEP White Paper
March 2013
Information for CIEP Agents, Partners and Institutions
Intensive Business English Program
The University of Northern Iowa Culture & Intensive English Program, in
conjunction with the UNIBusiness Global Associates, is offering a unique
opportunity for international students to spend 4 weeks in the United
States, improving English skills and exploring business operations in the
Midwest.
The Intensive Business English Program (IBEP) will begin on July 7 and end
on August 3, 2013. The cost for the program is $3,286.00. This fee includes
all tuition, fees, room and board. Students will devote three hours a day
to studying the English language and the rest of the time visiting regional
businesses and international corporations such as John Deere and Pioneer.
Invite your students to spend their July holiday with us and have the
opportunity to experience American culture, learn about business
operations in the United States, improve English skills, and make new
friends from around the globe! Students can apply at: www.uni.edu/
special-programs/ibep. Applications are due May 1, 2013.
Pre-Arrival Information Available Online
The CIEP Pre-Arrival Information is now available on the CIEP Prospective
Student website at: http://www.uni.edu/ciep/prospective-students/
orientation-program. This electronic booklet contains information for all
new students about how to prepare for travel, what to expect upon arrival,
and health requirements at UNI. The CIEP Pre-Arrival Information also
includes topics such as elective courses, billing information, and CIEP social
and cultural activities.
Video Conference Invitation
Are you interested in learning more about the CIEP? We would like to invite
you to meet with CIEP staff for a brief video conference. Staff members
will describe the admission process and answer any questions you have
about our program so that you may better help your students. To schedule
a time to meet with us, simply visit: http://www.uni.edu/ciep/agenciespartners/conference-request.
Culture & Intensive English Program
University of Northern Iowa, 72 Baker Hall, Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0511
Email: ciepadmissions@uni.edu Website: www.uni.edu/ciep
Phone: 319-273-2182 Fax: 319-273-3333
CIEP Tuition & Fees
January 2013 - July 2013
Tuition
Campus Housing (16 week contract) Health Insurance (per month)
Books & Supplies
University Fees
Application Fee (Includes SEVIS fee)
*Approximate Amount
About the UNI Culture & Intensive
English Program (CIEP)
The CIEP was established in 1982 and is designed to
prepare non-native English speakers for academic
work at the undergraduate or graduate degree level.
Students participate in Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing, and Grammar classes. Sessions
last eight weeks and, with adequate progress,
students advance one level per session.
$2,380.00
$3,875.00*
$125.00*
$170.00*
$188.00
$275.00
Immunization Requirements
Tuberculosis (TB)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
$108.00
$190.00
Airport Pick-up Service
Waterloo Iowa Airport (ALO)
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
$35.00
$120.00
To be admitted to the CIEP students must
submit the following:
- Completed application form (www.uni.edu/ciep/
application-forms)
- Payment of $275 (application fee) in the form of
a check, credit card or money order
- Financial guarantee, bank statement, or letter
from sponsor
- Copy of his/her passport
All fees are tentative and subject to change. The application fee is
nonrefundable. Tuition Fees generally increase starting in August.
Return the application form and supporting
documents to:
Culture and Intensive English Program
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0511, USA
Telephone: 319-273-2182
Fax: 319-273-3333
Email: ciepadmissions@uni.edu
Upcoming CIEP Sessions
Summer 2013: June 10 - August 2
Arrival date: June 3, 2013
Orientation begins June 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Placement testing will be June 5 at 8:00 a.m.
Fall 1 2013: August 27 - October 18
Arrival date: August 20, 2013
Orientation begins August 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Placement testing will be August 22 at 8:00 a.m.
Fall 2 2013: October 23 - December 20
Arrival date: October 17, 2013
Orientation begins October 18 at 8:00 a.m.
Placement testing will be October 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Application Suggestions
We suggest applications are submitted by the following dates:
Summer 2013: Apply no later than April 12, 2013
Fall 1 2013: Apply no later than June 28, 2013