Application details

The English Language Institute at Wayne State University prepares students for success in university-level study through Academic English instruction. The ELI offers flexible options including full-time and part-time enrollment to meet the needs of its students. This section outlines everything you need to complete your application including the required documents, important deadlines, and any next steps. Please review all requirements carefully.

Requirements

• Complete the English Language Institute application form
• Undergraduates must submit their high school transcripts; graduates must submit their university transcript(s)
• Attach any one of the qualifying English proficiency test score minimums to your application (institution code: 1898)

International applicants

• Passport
• Dependent passports (if requesting I-20s)
• Marriage certificate (if requesting an I-20 for spouse, translated to English)
• Birth certificates for children (if requesting an I-20 for children, translated to English)

Non-resident already in the U.S.

• Visa copy
• I-94 record

U.S. citizen and permanent residents

• Proof of status (one of the following)
  • Permanent resident card
  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Naturalization certificate

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Financial documentation for F-1 applicants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations require that all international applicants demonstrate their ability to meet all living and educational expenses for the entire intended period of study in order for the university to issue an I-20. For this reason, the Statement of Financial Support must be submitted regardless of the source of funding.

• If a government, agency, or organization is funding your studies, please upload a verification letter from the source.
• If personal or family funds will be used, please upload a bank statement that shows sufficient funding to cover at least one year of expenses in the United States. The bank statement must:
  • Be issued within 6 months of the start date of your intended program
  • Be presented on the stationary of the financial institution
  • Show the exact amount in the account (see form for more details)
  • Have the signature and stamp of the person completing the form

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Conditional admission

If you meet the academic requirements for your intended program, but have not yet met WSU's English proficiency requirement, you may be eligible for conditional admission.

Conditional admission requires enrollment in our ELI program, during which students are not eligible to simultaneously pursue their academic courses. It is important to note that admission to our program serves as an alternative to submitting an acceptable English proficiency test score, and is not a temporary admission. It will also not affect your academic department's academic decision or change other program requirements.

Please note that conditional admission is not available for bachelor's or PhD programs.

Steps to apply for conditional admission

Students interested in admission to an academic degree program at Wayne State after completing their English studies should do the following:

1. Apply directly to your intended academic program at Wayne State University
2. Apply to the English Language Institute and select 'Yes' for conditional admission
3. Submit your financial documentation

From there, our team works with university departments on your behalf to determine whether all other admission requirements have successfully been met. If they are met, you will receive confirmation from the ELI directly.

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Application deadlines

All application materials must be submitted by the deadlines listed below. Incomplete applications or materials received after these dates may not be considered for admission to the ELI for your selected term.

Semester	Last day to submit
Winter	December 1
Spring/Summer	April 1
Fall	August 1