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Class Information

International Students

Application Process

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Special features

Identification cards – Every registered ELP student receives a university identification number and card. This card allows ELP students to use the university facilities (library, computer labs, gymnasium, pools, tennis courts and exercise equipment) and to attend university events (sporting events, concerts and cultural exhibits). There is a small additional fee to use the gymnasiums or pool facilities.

Language lab – ELP students may have extra practice and improve their listening, pronunciation, reading, grammar and writing by using software in the university’s Language Learning Center. TOEFL preparation materials also are available in the language lab.

Computer labs – ELP students may use the university’s computer labs to type class assignments, send e-mail and/or use the Internet.

Recreational Sports Center – ELP students may join the activities of the university’s Recreational Sports Center. These activities include hiking, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, skiing and caving. There is a small fee for participating.

Conversation partners – ELP students may request a native, English-speaking conversation partner to meet with and practice English.

Friendship families – ELP students may also request to be connected with a local family in the Richmond community. Students visit the family once a month for a fun activity.

Student and Scholar Services

 

Virginia Commonwealth University
Office of International Education • English Language Program
916 W. Franklin St. • P.O. Box 843043 • Richmond, VA 23284-3043 • USA
Telephone: (804) 828-2551 • Fax: (804) 828-2552
E-mail: oie-elp@vcu.edu
Last Modified on: 02/06/2008