Our Summer 2019 cohort has been finalized.
Plan ahead for Summer 2020:
Session 1: June 21-July 10
Session 2: July 12-July 31
Applications for Summer 2020 will be available Fall 2019
541-552-6113
How to Apply
For Master's degree candidates, follow the three-step process below.
If you are interested in taking courses without pursuing the degree, see instructions for Non-Master's Students below.
Master's Candidates
Step 1
- Fill out the SOU graduate application
- Official transcripts are to be sent directly to the Admissions office; do not send them to the Summer Language Institute. Although GRE scores are requested on this form, our program does not require them. You will be asked about your state residency, but out of state tuition does not apply to our program (see Tuition and Fees).
*If you are a U.S. citizen, please DO NOT complete the application for Graduate International Students. This is only for foreign (non U.S.) applicants.
Step 2
- The second step is the online SLI program application.
- You will need to upload a one-page statement of your teaching philosophy, resume, two signed letters of recommendation that address your teaching and language experience, and your ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview rating (see step 3).
Step 3
- Submit a copy of an ACTFL certified oral proficiency interview rating (OPI): ACTFL Webpage
- To set up this interview, go to Language Testing International and fill out the application form. Select "Web-Based Proctor." Also, select "Southern Oregon University" as the school you are affiliated with, so we will have direct access to your score. The process to set up the interview and receive the results can take several weeks, so you should begin as soon as possible. Please make sure to select the OPI exam, as we do not accept the OPIc.
Non-Master's Students
Step 1
- Complete the SLI Non-Masters application and send it in with your application fee, resume, unofficial transcripts and ACTFL OPI rating (see step II).
- Non-MA students do not qualify for financial aid. If you would like to apply for financial aid, you will need to apply as a Master's degree candidate.
Step 2
- Submit a copy of an ACTFL certified oral proficiency interview rating (OPI): ACTFL Webpage
- To set up this interview, go to Language Testing International and fill out the application form. Select "Web-Based Proctor." Also, select "Southern Oregon University" as the school you are affiliated with, so we will have direct access to your score. The process to set up the interview and receive the results can take several weeks, so you should begin as soon as possible. Please make sure to select the OPI exam, as we do not accept the OPIc.
Acceptance
We will mail acceptance letters in March. At that time we will send information regarding housing and course registration along with travel insurance and liability forms that you must complete. An initial tuition deposit of $500 is due April 6, 2019. Full balance of tuition and fees is due May 11, 2019.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Tuition: The $500 tuition deposit is nonrefundable. If we receive written notice of your cancellation between May 12 and May 31, 2019 we will refund 50% of tuition which does not include the $500 deposit. No refunds will be made after May 31, 2019.
Homestays: Students who cancel SLI-arranged homestays after June 1 will be assessed a cancellation fee of $150 and will be solely liable for the full amount of the homestay.
