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International Programs Office

Physical Address:
901 Paradise Creek St.
LLC Bldg. #3
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 1250
Moscow, ID 83844-1250

Phone: 208-885-8984

Fax: 208-885-2859

Email: ipo@uidaho.edu

Intensive English

The University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is an intensive English language program.

The ALCP offers 21 hours per week of instruction. Students may begin a 16-week course of study in August, January or March.

Step 1: Application

Step 2: CFR Form

Step 3: Financials

  • Submit Original Bank Statement or Financial Guarantee
  • Funds must cover all tuition and living expenses expressed in CFR

Step 4: Passport

  • Copy picture and information pages from Passport
  • Submit copy of passport

Step 5: I-20

  • After receiving all documents, ALCP will FedEx the I-20

Step 1: Application

Step 2: Transfer

  • Fill out and submit Transfer Form
  • Top half filled out by student
  • Lower half filled out by current International Student Advisor

Step 3: CFR Form

Step 4: Financials

  • Submit original bank statement or financial guarantee
  • Funds must cover all tuition and living expenses expressed in CFR

Step 5: Passport

  • Copy picture and information pages from Passport
  • Email a scanned copy of passport

Step 6: I-20

  • After receiving all documents, ALCP will issue an I-20 upon student arrival

  • Step 1: Documents
    • Complete Application Requirements
    • Make visa appointment after receiving DS-2019
    • Notify ALCP of visa appointment results
  • Step 2: Housing 
  • Step 3: Planning
    • Buy traveler's checks to cover costs on the way to the University and during your first month in the U.S. Keep the receipt separate from the traveler's checks.
    • Get copies of medical records, x-rays, and prescriptions. Also, have prescriptions written in English and in generic terms.
  • Step 4: Travel
    • Label your luggage with the ALCP office address.
    • Carry all legal and immigration documents: Passport, visa and DS-2019

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees

ALCP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and enough cash to cover incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

Costs for One Semester:

All tuition and fees are due the first day of classes. Students can pay online via MyUI or at U of I Students Accounts Office.

(16-week semester prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice)

ALCP Tuition $4,300
Registration/Program Fees $220
Orientation (one-time fee) $180
International Student Fee $100
Housing (room and board) $6,010
Books and Supplies $200
Personal Expenses (Estimated) $786
Required Insurance (more information)
$1,080
Total Estimated Cost $12,876

For part-time tuition options and cost, please contact ALCP at (208) 885-7183 or alcp@uidaho.edu

ALCP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and enough cash to cover incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

Costs for One Full Academic Year:

All tuition and fees are due the first day of classes. Students can pay online via MyUI or at U of I's Students Accounts Office.

(Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice)

ALCP Tuition $8,600
Registration/Program Fees $660
Orientation (one-time fee) $180
International fee $200
Housing (room and board) $10,380
Books and Supplies $1,232
Personal Expenses (Estimated) $2,280
Required Insurance (more information)
$2,160
Total Estimated Cost $28,142

For part-time tuition options and cost, please contact ALCP at (208) 885-7183 or alcp@uidaho.edu

ALCP students should bring enough money to cover the cost of tuition and fees, health insurance, housing expenses, books and enough cash to cover incidental expenditures. We recommend that students bring money in traveler's checks rather than cash. Students should carry all documentation of financial support for immigration purposes, as well as for registration with the ALCP.

Costs for One Summer Session (10 weeks):

(Prices are estimates and are subject to change without notice)

All tuition and fees are due the first day of classes. Students can pay online via MyUI or at U of I Students Accounts Office.

ALCP Tuition $2,450
Registration/Program Fees $220
Orientation (one-time fee) $180
Housing (room and board) $2,375
Books and Supplies $200
Personal Expenses (Estimated) $476
Required Insurance (more information)
$540
Total Estimated Cost $6,441

For part-time tuition options and cost, please contact ALCP at (208) 885-7183 or alcp@uidaho.edu

You must be prepared to provide proof to the consular officials of sufficient funding for each accompanying dependent. Estimated costs (including mandatory health insurance) for dependents are as follows:

For each semester:

  • $4,200 for spouse
  • $3,080 for each child

Future Session Dates

2022 - 2023 Academic Year

Semester Dates Placement Testing Dates
Fall 2022: Aug. 22 - Dec. 16 *August 18
Spring 2023: Jan. 11 - May 12 *January 9
Summer 2023: May 22 - July 30   *May 18

2023 - 2024 Academic Year

Semester Dates Placement Testing Dates
Fall 2023: Aug. 21 - Dec. 11 *Aug. 17
Spring 2024: Jan. 10 - May 10 *Jan. 8
Summer 2024: May 13 - July 19 *May 10

International Programs Office

Physical Address:
901 Paradise Creek St.
LLC Bldg. #3
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 1250
Moscow, ID 83844-1250

Phone: 208-885-8984

Fax: 208-885-2859

Email: ipo@uidaho.edu