Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

3. 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
   

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

5. Where is ULI?
   

6. Where can I live?
   

7. What countries are represented at ULI?
   

8. What is the average class size?
   

9. How many students attend ULI each session?
   

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

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

1. 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.

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

3. 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

• You must be accepted and ULI must make a new initial status I-20 for you BEFORE the program start date (the placement test date). If ULI is not able to make an I-20 for you before the program start date, you will need to find a different school to attend.

• You must report to the office to register and complete your transfer within 15 days of the program start date.
  

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) can help you gather the documents necessary for your change of status. However, you will be responsible for sending the change of status documents to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS). You should apply before your current status expires.

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)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Where Can I Live?

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

7. 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, Vietnam, and more. We enjoy each and every student!

8. How Many Students are in Each Class?

There will never be more than 15 people in your class. The average class size is 9 students.

9. How many students attend ULI each session?

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

10. 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.

11. 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.