Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the deadline for application?
   

2. What do I have to do to be accepted?
   

3. Do I have to be a Christian to attend ULI?
   

4. How do I get an F-1 (student) visa?
   

5. I am already in the USA. What should I do to attend your school?

   a. I want to transfer from another school

   b. I want to do a change of status to an F-1 (student) visa

   c. I have another type of visa
   

6. My visa was denied. What should I do?
   

7. Where is ULI?
   

8. Where can I live?
   

9. What countries are represented at ULI?
   

10. What is the average class size?
    

11. How many students attend ULI each session?
    

12. What schools, colleges, and universities can I transfer to when I complete ULI?
    

13. When I finish ULI, will I automatically be accepted at Oral Roberts University or any other school, college, or university?

1. When is the deadline for application?

The last day of enrollment is Friday of week two of any session. If you have applied for a student visa and need to arrive late, please let us know. If you are applying for a student visa, you should apply as early as possible. You should definitely apply more than a month before the placement test date if you want to have enough time.  This allows enough time to mail your acceptance documents to you and for you to apply for a student visa.

2. What do I have to do to be accepted?

You must be at least 15 years old to attend ULI. Being accepted is easy! Just send ULI the following documents:

• Application Form
• Financial documents
• Educational documents
• $75 application fee
• Immunization form (if you are under 18 years old)
• Copy of all immigration papers (I-20, I-94 card, passport, visa, green card, etc.) if you are already in the USA.

Full-time students must apply to study for a minimum of 2 consecutive sessions (4 months).

3. Do I have to be a Christian to attend ULI?

No. Any student from any country and any religion may apply to ULI. We have students from many different religions or who are not religious. However, all students are required to attend chapel once a week as an English multi-skill activity.

4. How do I get an F-1 (student) visa?

5. I am already in the USA. What should I do to attend your school?

a. I want to transfer from another school

• Complete the ULI application process

• Submit a Transfer Student Information Form, signed by you, to your current school

• Sign form I-20 (available after you arrive for classes at ULI) and return it to the ULI office within the first 15 days of class.

b. I want to change my status to an F-1 (student) visa

Nonimmigrants, other than those in a B-1, B-2, or F-2 status, may attend classes while their change of status is still pending. University Language Institute (ULI) will mail your change of status documents to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS). You should apply before your current status expire. You should submit the following documents for your change of status:

• Form I-539 "Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status", completed and signed.

• Copy of all passport pages

• Copy of the front and back of your I-94 card

• Original form I-20. ULI will make a form I-20 for you after receiving all other documents required for your change of status.

• SEVIS fee payment receipt (more information here)

• Copies of any other immigration documents that reflect your legal status (for you and your dependents)

• Family member documentation (if applicable) for any dependents that will be changing their status to F-2. Your dependents should be included on the last page of Form I-539. You should also include copies of passport pages, I-94 cards, I-20s, and all other immigration documents for your dependents.

• Financial support documents (see below for acceptable documents - choose one):

  • A current personal bank statement or letter from your bank stating the amount of money you have in your account
  • A letter of support and bank statement (or bank letter) from your parents or other financial sponsor
  • A letter guaranteeing financial support from your employer or other sponsoring agent
  • A scholarship letter from your government or other organization
  • A notarized affidavit of support
    
• A check, money order, or cashier's check for $300 payable to The Department of Homeland Security.
• A letter explaining why you want to change your status and receive a student visa (ULI can help you with this letter). You should explain how studying in the USA will help you in your country. Address the letter to:
  

  For U.S. Postal Service:
  
  USCIS
  P.O. Box 660166
  Dallas, TX 75266
  
  For express mail and courier deliveries:
  
  USCIS
  ATTN: I-539
  2501 State Highway 121 Business
  Suite 400
  Lewisville,TX 75067
  

c. If I have another type of visa

Please send all application materials to ULI, including a copy of all immigration documents so that we can give you guidance about what to do to attend ULI. Also, our insurance company does not cover people with residency or citizenship, so you should purchase insurance on your own.

B-1 or B-2 (tourist or business) visa: You cannot attend classes.

F-2 or J-2 visa: You can attend classes for less than 18 hours per week (1-3 classes per day)

6. My visa was denied. What should I do?

Please contact ULI to let us know that your visa was denied. We will do all that we can to help you! You can usually apply again in 6 months. Please let ULI know when you plan to apply again so that we can type a special letter for you and send you a new form I-20.

7. Where is ULI?

ULI is located at the following address:

Our school is located in the Cityplex Towers on the corner of 81st and Lewis across the street from Oral Roberts University. We are located on the 14th level of the 60-story tower (this is the tallest tower, the middle building). You can find a google map here.

If you arrive by plane, you should arrive at the Tulsa International Airport. You should contact a travel agent in your town to help you get tickets. If you will tell ULI your travel schedule, one of our teachers or members of the administration can provide free transportation from the airport when you arrive.

8. Where Can I Live?

ULI has 2 housing options: apartment and homestay. You can find out more information about housing at our Housing Site.

9. What Countries are Represented at ULI?

Since beginning our program in 1991, we have had at least 70 different countries represented at our school: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Republic of Korea, Pakistan, Panama, People's Republic of China, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam. We enjoy each and every student!

10. How Many Students are in Each Class?

There will never be more than 14 people in your class. The average class size is 9 students.

11. How many students attend ULI each session?

ULI currently has 40-60 students each session. The number of students at ULI changes each session.

12. What schools, colleges, and universities can I transfer to when I finish ULI?

There are many schools, colleges, and universities in the area. Many of our high school students transfer to Victory Christian High School. They accept students who have completed ULI's level 4. University- and college-bound students often transfer to Oral Roberts University, The University of Tulsa, or Tulsa Community College. All 3 require a 500 TOEFL score for admission. Tulsa Community College allows a TOEFL score of 460-499 if the student completes 12 more weeks of English at ULI. If you would like to transfer to a different school, please visit the admission officer's office and view ULI's library of materials from different schools and universities in the USA in the student break room.

13. If I finish ULI, will I automatically be accepted to any local college or university?

You must fulfill all the requirements for admission at the school you wish to attend. Completion of the English program at ULI does not guarantee admittance into any college or university.