Intensive English Language Program
The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is designed for students who wish to improve their English language skills for academic and professional reasons. Classes are communicative, integrating all language skills, and are taught at five levels, from pre-intermediate to advanced.
IELP classes are offered in eight-week sessions throughout the year. Core classes of Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing are offered at all five levels. IELP students also take elective classes such as Business English, Academic Vocabulary, Grammar, and English for Sustainability. In addition to eight-week sessions, IELP offers four-week sessions throughout the year and short-term custom ESP programs during the summer. IELP additionally offers online classes that are live, interactive, and supported by cultural, language, academic, and social activities.
IELP offers an Academic and Language Skills Boot Camp designed exclusively for International Students who have been accepted to the University at Albany. The goal of the Boot Camp is to provide students with key skills that will promote success in university study for a broad range of academic majors. The Boot Camp workshops help students gain the confidence needed for academic success.
For further information, contact IELP by phone at 518-591-8172 or by email at [email protected]. Visit the Intensive English Language Program website.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a broad range of advising and referral services to approximately 2,000 enrolled and graduated international students from over 100 countries. One of the first contacts that undergraduate students have with UAlbany is receiving pre-arrival materials from ISSS and participating in its thorough orientation program.
ISSS, in Science Library G-40, is the primary contact office for assistance regarding such issues as:
- Non-immigrant student status and visa issues
- Federal and state regulations pertaining to international students and scholars
- Pre-arrival information and orientation (online and on campus)
- Workshops on special topics like employment and knowing your rights in the U.S.
- Student success related social, cultural, and other programming
- Referral to supported income tax service
- Resources and referrals to other offices and agencies supporting international students
For further information, contact ISSS by phone at 518-591-8172 or by email at: [email protected]. Visit the International Student and Scholar Services website.