Intensive English (UMEI 001, UMEI 002, UMEI 003, UMEI 004, UMEI 004C)
Calendar: Fall 2023 through Summer 2024
Note: The application deadlines below are the dates by which your application must be received by MEI. Please allow time for delivery when submitting your application.
| Semester | Event | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall 2023 | New Student Testing | August 24, 2023 | July 11, 20231, August 1, 20232, August 11, 20233 |
| New Student Orientation | August 25, 2023 | ||
| Classes Begin | August 28, 2023 | ||
| IEP Midterm Exams | See course syllabus | ||
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-26, 2023 | ||
| IEP Achievement Tests | See course syllabus | ||
| IEP Final Ceremony | December 6, 2023 | ||
| Spring 2024 | New Student Testing | January 22, 2024 | November 14, 20231, December 6, 20232, January 10, 20243 |
| New Student Orientation | January 23, 2024 | ||
| Classes Begin | January 24, 2024 | ||
| IEP Midterm Exams | See course syllabus | ||
| Spring Break | March 17-24, 2024 |
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| IEP Achievement Tests | TBD | ||
| IEP Final Ceremony | May 03, 2024 | ||
| Summer 2024 | New Student Testing | May 31, 2024 | April 15, 20241 May 22, 20242 May 24, 20243 |
| New Student Orientation | May 31, 2024 | ||
| Classes Begin | June 3, 2024 | ||
| Classes End | July 19, 2024 | ||
1For those who need an I-20 to obtain an F-1 visa
2For those already in the U.S. who need to have their I-20 transferred
3For those already in the U.S. who is a citizen or permanent resident
Tuition and Fees: Intensive English Program
| Semester | Tuition Details | |||
| Spring or Fall | Weeks of Instruction per Semester | 14 | ||
| Hours of Instruction per Week | 23 | |||
| Hours of Instruction per Semester | 322 | |||
| Cost for Tuition | $6,819.00 | |||
| Other Costs | ||||
| Application Fee | $110.00 | |||
| International Student Fee | $125.00 | |||
| University Fee | $808.00 | |||
| Total Cost for MEI | $7862.00 | |||
| Summer | Tuition Details | |||
| Study Option1 | 1 Elective | 2 Electives | ||
| Weeks per Semester | 7 | 7 | ||
| Hours per Week | 18 | 22 | ||
| Hours per Semester | 126 | 154 | ||
| Cost for Tuition | $3,270 | $3,750 | ||
| Other Costs | ||||
| Application Fee | $110 | same | ||
| University Fee | $205 | same | ||
| International Student Fee | $0.00 | same | ||
| Total Cost for MEI | $3,585 | $4,065 | ||
1Students can choose to add 1-2 electives to their intensive English program
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Estimated Additional Expenses
These numbers are estimates for your information.
| Range per month | Fall/Spring Total | Summer Total | |
| Cost of Housing, Per Month | $650 to $1,500 | $2,600 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $3,000 |
| Food Costs, Per Month | $300 to $400 | $1,200 to $1,600 | $600 to $800 |
| Books, Per Term | $250 | $175 | |
| Insurance, Per Term | $930 | $300 | |
| Total, Estimated | $4,500 to $8,300 | $2,375 to $4,275 | |
| Estimate Used for I-20 | $7,180 | $4,750 | |
| Minimum Amount to use for I-202 | $15,211.50 | $8,875.00 |
2For immigration purposes, you must show this amount on the bank statement you submit with your application to MEI. However, you will only pay tuition and UMD fees directly to MEI.
Academic English (UMEI 005, UMEI 007)
Calendar: FALL 2023 through SPRING 2024
| Semester | Event | Dates |
| Fall 2023 | Classes Begin | August 28, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22 – November 26, 2023 | |
| End of Semester TOEFL Test | See course syllabus | |
| End of Semester MEWT Test | See Course Syllabus | |
| Classes End | December 11, 2023 | |
| Spring 2024 | Classes Begin | January 24, 2024 |
| Spring Break | March 17-24, 2024 | |
| End of Semester TOEFL Test | See Course Syllabus | |
| End of Semester MEWT Test | See Course Syllabus | |
| Classes End | May 9, 2024 |
Tuition and Fees
| Spring or Fall | UMEI 005 | Undergraduates – $4,812 |
| Graduates – $6,515 | ||
| UMEI 007 | $3,083 |
English for International Teaching Assistants (UMEI 006, UMEI 008)
Calendar: FALL 2023 through SPRING 2024
| Semester | Event | Dates |
| Fall 2023 | Classes Begin | August 28, 2023 |
| Mid-Semester Evaluation | See course syllabus | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22 – November 26, 2023 | |
| End of Semester Evaluation | See Course Syllabus | |
| Classes End | December 11, 2023 | |
| Spring 2024 | Classes Begin | January 24, 2024 |
| Mid-Semester Evaluation | See course syllabus | |
| Spring Break | March 17 – March 26, 2024 | |
| End of Semester Evaluation | See course syllabus | |
| Classes End | May 9, 2024 |
Tuition and Fees
Semester |
Tuition |
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| Spring or Fall | UMEI 006 | $2,055 |
| UMEI 008 | $2,055 | |
| Interview Fee | $75 | |
| Microteaching Fee | $100 | |
If the student is appointed, then the Graduate school covers the testing fees. If not, then the department or the student assumes the cost.
ITA Testing Schedule
Calendar: Fall 2023
| Semester | Event | Dates |
| Fall 2023 | Interview Only | May 17 – 19, 2023 |
| ITA Evaluation Testing | August 15 – 18, 2023 |
