The University of Denver English Language Center Contact the ELC Website: www.du.edu/elc Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-303-871-3075 CONTENTS About the University of Denver .......................................................................... 3 English Language Center (ELC) ............................................................................. 4 Program Overview ....................................................................................................................... 4 English Conditional Admission (ECA) ........................................................................................... 5 Faculty Expertise .......................................................................................................................... 6 Cultural Experience ...................................................................................................................... 6 International Student Support .................................................................................................... 7 University Campus ....................................................................................................................... 7 Transportation ............................................................................................................................. 8 Life in Denver ............................................................................................................................... 8 Student Testimonials ................................................................................................................... 9 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 11 English Language Center (ELC) .................................................................................................. 11 Undergraduate Programs .......................................................................................................... 12 Graduate Programs ................................................................................................................... 14 Athletics ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Apply Today!..................................................................................................... 15 Contact the ELC Website: www.du.edu/elc Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-303-871-3075 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER The University of Denver (DU) is a private, four-year university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. The University of Denver is approximately 8km from downtown Denver. DU is an institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st century education and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower students to make a difference around the world. Ranked #87 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report Ranked #5 in the nation for study abroad (70% of undergraduate students study abroad for at least 1 academic term) 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs Enroll ~12,000 undergraduate and graduate students with an average class size of under 21 students o 1,300 international students o 92 nations represented Contact the ELC Website: www.du.edu/elc Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-303-871-3075 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER (ELC) The English Language Center (ELC) at the University of Denver (DU) offers students a unique, supportive, and immersive educational experience with the benefits of a major metropolitan area and easy access to the outdoor adventures of the Rocky Mountains. The ELC is the longest running intensive English language program in Denver. For over 40 years, the ELC has prepared students for academic success in Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs at DU and other institutions of higher education. The University of Denver is committed to fostering an international campus. We seek to recruit highly qualified international students who will contribute to a community that is open to broad ideas, diverse cultures, and international perspectives. ELS students are University of Denver students and receive a Student ID Card. With their ID card, students can take advantage of university campus resources, such as the libraries, tutoring and writing centers, student clubs, dining halls, and the gymnasium. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The ELC has dedicated facilities on campus with classrooms, meeting spaces, and faculty/staff offices. The main ELC building includes an outdoor community space, a student lounge with computers, a kitchen, and couches and chairs for relaxing. The ELC hosts students from 15-20 countries per quarter and we offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students at all English levels. Students in higher levels are able to customize their program by choosing an Elective class. Contact the ELC Website: www.du.edu/elc Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-303-871-3075 Intensive English Language Programs 9-week programs run every quarter: o Fall Quarter: September – November o Winter Quarter: January – March o Spring Quarter: March – May o Summer Quarter: June – August Programs are 20 hours of study per week (Monday-Thursday) 5-level intensive English curriculum Students in higher levels can choose from Elective courses such as: o STEM Preparation o Professional Communication o Service Learning o Digital Magazine o Sustainability o American Culture (Music, Sports, Colorado, and more) ENGLISH CONDITIONAL ADMISSION (ECA) Are you worried about meeting our English proficiency requirement? The University of Denver accepts students through our English Conditional Admission (ECA). Conditionally admitted students will study in the ELC’s LAUNCH Curriculum. The LAUNCH Curriculum consists of students taking 1 – 3 credit courses depending on their level and English needs. Students who successfully complete the LAUNCH Curriculum are fully admitted to their degree program. The courses in the LAUNCH Curriculum are taught by faculty members from the ELC and are designed to help students be more successful in their academic programs by improving their proficiency in English, learning about being part of an American institution of higher education, and learning more about U.S. culture. Contact the ELC Website: www.du.edu/elc Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-303-871-3075 FACULTY EXPERTISE ELC faculty are experts in the field of teaching English as a second language. All instructors have a Master’s degree or PhD degree with many years of experience teaching students from around the world. Many of our faculty have also traveled, lived and worked in countries around world, such as Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Korea, Senegal, and Taiwan. CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Immersing students in the DU and Denver communities is at the center of our ELC curriculum. Students benefit from class content connected to experiential learning opportunities, such as exploring Denver, attending sporting events, enjoying outdoor excursions, viewing theatrical productions, and visiting museums. ELC students enjoy having Fridays free to practice their language skills and engage in the local culture. ELC students also interact with domestic students, faculty, staff and community members through: ELC Conversation Partners – ELC students meet regularly with native English speakers DU Global Friends – International students are matched with DU faculty/staff mentor Intramural Sports – ELC teams compete against other DU student teams in basketball, soccer, volleyball, and other sports Student Clubs and Organizations – more than 100 to choose from, including: o Latino Student Alliance o Latin America Center University Events – Internationally-themed Lunches, Homecoming, Winter Carnival, and Culture Fest are just a few examples ELC Events – Outdoor Picnics, Halloween Party, Ice Skating, and Amusement Parks, among many others Contact the ELC Website: www.du.edu/elc Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-303-871-3075 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT ELC students have a personalized learning experience and receive support in many ways, starting with the highly professional instruction and service. Students benefit from small class sizes and regular access to instructors during office hours. Each student also has a personal, dedicated ELC academic adviser throughout his or her time in the program. Support Centers on Campus International Student Scholar Services – has dedicated advisers for immigration questions and immersion opportunities Center for World Languages and Cultures – provides individual tutoring on language skills Writing Center – provides individual writing support Health & Counseling Center – provides exceptional, integrated health care and counseling services at campus clinic Campus Safety – 24-hour campus monitoring and emergency response Center for Multicultural Excellence – fosters an inclusive environment and celebrates and supports diversity Religious and Spiritual Life — The DU Chaplain is available for interfaith dialogue, spiritual care and counseling for all faiths Career Services – offers personalized advising, employer contacts, job and internship resources and contacts, interview assistance, and career fairs UNIVERSITY CAMPUS The beautiful DU campus offers 125 acres of beautiful