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Calendar & Fees

English Language Institute Calendar

2008 Schedule
Summer 2008 June 2 - August 1
July Term July 7 - August 1
Fall I 2008 August 18 - October 8
Fall II 2008 October 13 - December 5
2009 Schedule
Spring I 2009 January 5 – February 27
Spring II 2009 March 3 – May 5
Summer 2009 June 1 - July 31
July Term 2009 July 6 - 31
Fall I 2009 August 17 - October 7
Fall II 2009 October 12 - December 4

Student Expenses

Academic Expenses

  8-week Term 16-week Term July Term
Tuition & Maintenance Fee: Includes instruction, social/cultural activities, & TOEFL $1,840 $3,680 $975
Textbooks: Includes materials, books, & technology fee $180 $360 $180
Activities Fee: Required of all University students $250 $250 $175
Total Academic Expenses $2,270 $4,290 $4,290

Living Expenses (Estimated for a single Student)

  8-week Term 16-week Term July Term
On-Campus Housing: Shared room $820 $1,638 $420
On-Campus Food: Varies by student $750 $1,500 $375
Health Insurance: Required $170 $340 $90
Personal: Entertainment, telephone, laundry, etc. $450 $900 $285
Total Living Expenses $2,190 $4,378 $1,170
Overall Total Expenses $4,460 $8,668 $2,500

* All expenses are subject to change. Living expenses are estimated.

Students should have at least U.S. $8,668.00 for academic and living expenses for two terms. Married students should have additional funds for spouse’s and children’s living expenses. Amounts may vary considerably depending on student life styles. All checks must be payable to The University of Tennessee on a U.S. dollar bank account (current exchange rate table). All fees must be paid on the first day of the term by cash, personal check, traveler’s check, or credit card. The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Transfer of Funds
Because tuition must be paid on the first day of ELI registration, every student should have the necessary funds available in U.S. dollars. The Institute recommends that students purchase traveler’s checks and/or consult their local bank about a safe, efficient way to transfer funds so that money is available when they arrive in Knoxville. Students should not carry large sums of cash.


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English Language Institute
907 Mountcastle St
Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: (865) 974-3404
Fax: (865) 974-6383
Email: eli@tennessee.edu