Intensive English Program

• The Intensive English Program (IEP) has 9 levels ranging from beginning to advanced.
• Each level is 8 weeks, and student achievement is measured through student learning outcomes.
• There are 20 contact hours per week.
• Core courses include Reading, Writing, Grammar, Communication Skills, and Testing Skills.
• Electives include Tutorial and Seminar in American Culture.
• Two grade modes are available to students. Most students choose the Grade Point Average mode, which directly affects their GPA as undergraduate students Some students choose the Pass/Fail mode, which has no effect on their GPA when students consistently pass their IEP classes.
• All students must achieve a minimum of 70% in each class in order to move up in level, and all IEP students receive official UCM transcripts.
• Upon successful completion of the IEP, students receive certificates of completion and may move into their academic programs via the TOEFL Waiver Program. 

Progression Statement:

IEP student progress is determined by demonstration of the SLOs for each skill at each level.

Information about English language proficiency scores for international admission is provided by Graduate and International Student Services. 

IEP Repeated Course Policy

If a student earns less than 70% in a class, they may repeat it up to 2 times, so long as the student is not suspended due to low GPA. Students who fail a fourth time will be referred to the ISS office for failure to make progress towards their degree per the IEP Satisfactory Progress Policy. A decision about the options available to the student will be made by the ISS Director and Assistant Director. The IEP director will provide a recommendation to the ISS Director. 

IEP Satisfactory Progress Policy

• A student who fails more than 3 times in any class despite action plans and extensions of time to complete work is considered to have violated the IEP Satisfactory Progress Policy and is referred to the ISS office to discuss the possibilities of a reduced course load and transferring out.
• If a student does not make satisfactory progress due to repeated academic dishonesty, they are referred to the ISS office to discuss transferring out and the Office of Student Experience and Engagement for disciplinary action. 
• If a student does not make satisfactory progress due to conduct that violates UCM policies or laws, they are referred to the Office of Student Experience and Engagement for disciplinary action. 

IEP Maximum Length of Time in the IEP Policy

• Students who place into the Advanced Level of English are expected to complete the IEP within 1 semester. ELIPS students may take an academic class(es) concurrently with their IEP classes in their last 3 sessions.
• Students who place into the High Intermediate Level of English are expected to complete the IEP within 2 semesters. 
• Students who place into Intermediate Level of English are expected to compete the IEP within 3 semesters including summer session. 
• Students who place into Level 3 (Low Intermediate) are expected to complete the IEP program within 1.5 years including summer session. 
• Students who place into Levels 1 or 2 should expect to complete the IEP within a maximum of 2 years.

Example Schedule

• Spring 2026: Level 2 and Level 3
• Summer 2026: Level 4
• Fall 2026: Level 5 and Level 6
• Spring 2027: Level 7 and Level 8
• Summer 2027: Level 9 plus up to 1 academic class
• OR Fall 2027: Level 9 plus 3 academic classes

IEP Attendance Policy

As per the definition of an Intensive English Program, students are expected to attend classes regularly. Once a student has reached three (3) unexcused absences (defined as any absence not related to flu, Covid-19, or that is not identified by the office of Student Experience and Engagement) in a class, the instructor will report the absence to the director via the attendance reporting spreadsheet/email process. The director will then advise the student that they are in danger of going below the 80% attendance rate required for F-1 students per the SEV-P Guidelines. If an additional absence is acquired, the student will be referred to International Student Services office for advising and the creation of an action plan. 

Monday

• 9-10:50 a.m.: Reading Skills
• 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.: Writing Skills
• Lunch Break
• 2-2:50 p.m.: Elective Course
• 3-3:50 p.m.: Reading Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)

Tuesday

• 9-10:50 a.m.: Communication Skills
• 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.: Grammar Skills
• Lunch Break
• 2-2:50 p.m.: Elective Course
• 3-3:50 p.m.: Communication Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)

Wednesday

• 9-10:50 a.m.: Reading Skills
• 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.: Writing Skills
• Lunch Break
• 2-2:50 p.m.: Elective Course
• 3-3:50 p.m.: Writing Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)

Thursday

• 9-10:50 a.m.: Communication Skills
• 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.: Grammar Skills
• Lunch Break
• 2-2:50 p.m.: Elective Course
• 3-3:50 p.m.: Grammar Flexible Instructional Time (FIT)

Friday

• IEP Activities
• Study Groups

Flexible Instructional Time (FIT) and elective times may change.

Estimated Costs (based on 9 months)*

• Tuition and fees: $16,038.00 ($594.00 per credit hour)
• Living Expenses: $10,734.00
• Other Costs: $1,662.00
• IEP Activity Fee: $1,000.00 ($200 per session)
• Total: $29,434.00

For more information, see Tuition and Costs.

*Annual year prices are updated in June.

Spring 2026

• Application Deadline for Session 1: November 1, 2025
• Application Deadline for Session 2: December 1, 2025
• Orientation Dates for Session 1: January 6– January 9
• Orientation Dates for Session 2: March 16 – March 17
• Airport Pick Up for Session 1: January 5
• Airport Pick Up for Session 2: March 1
• Session Dates for Session 1: January 12 to March 6
• Session Dates for Session 2: March 16 to May 8

Summer 2026

• Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
• Orientation Dates: June 1 - June 2, 2026
• Airport Pick Up: May 31, 2026
• Session Dates: June 3 to July 24

Fall 2026

• Application Deadline for Session 1: July 1, 2026
• Application Deadline for Session 2: August 1, 2026
• Orientation Dates for Session 1: August 12 - August 14
• Orientation Dates for Session 2: October 7 - October 19
• Airport Pick Up for Session 1: August 10
• Airport Pick Up for Session 2: October 6
• Session Dates for Session 1: August 17 to October 6
• Session Dates for Session 2: October 12 to December 11

Spring 2027

• Application Deadline for Session 1: November 1, 2026
• Application Deadline for Session 2: December 1, 2026
• Orientation Dates for Session 1: January 5 - January 8
• Orientation Dates for Session 2: March 15 - march 16
• Airport Pick Up for Session 1: January 4
• Airport Pick Up for Session 2: March 14
• Session Dates for Session 1: January 11 to March 4
• Session Dates for Session 2: March 15 to May 7

Summer 2027

• Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
• Orientation Dates: June 1-2, 2027
• Airport Pick Up: May 31, 2027
• Session Dates: June 3 to July 23

Fall 2027

• Application Deadline for Session 1: July 1, 2027
• Application Deadline for Session 2: August 1, 2027
• Orientation Dates for Session 1: August 9 - August 13
• Orientation Dates for Session 2: October 6 - October 8
• Airport Pick Up for Session 1: August 8
• Airport Pick Up for Session 2: October 5
• Session Dates for Session 1: August 16 to October 8
• Session Dates for Session 2: October 11 to December 13

All IEP Only students are expected to pay a $75 application fee. For more information about this fee, please contact the IEP Director, Valerie Heming at iep@ucmo.edu.

The IEP is committed to demonstrating support of UCM's student services for IEP students through language assistance in the following areas: 

• Housing
• Health Insurance
• Admissions
• Counseling
• Advising
• Orientation
• Registration/Enrollment
• Cultural Activities
• Promotional Materials