ELC Tuition & Fees
Course Tuition Fees and Schedule - Summer 2024 - 5/13/24 to 8/3/24
| Beginning and Intermediate (combined level) | Tuition |
Schedule |
| Reading/Vocabulary | $1100 | Mon 9am-10am; Wed/Fri 9am-11am |
| Grammar | $1100 | Mon 10:10am-11:10am; Wed/Fri 12:10pm-2:10pm |
| Writing | $1100 | Mon 12pm-1pm; Tue/Thu 12:10pm-2:10pm |
| Listening/Speaking | $1140 | Mon 1:10pm-2:10pm; Mon/Wed 12:10pm-2:10pm |
Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 (combined level) |
Tuition | Schedule |
| Writing | $1100 | Mon 9am-10am; Wed/Fri 9am-11am |
| Listening/Speaking | $1140 | Mon 10:10am-11:10am; Tue/Thu 9am-11am |
| Grammar | $1100 | Mon 12pm-1pm; Wed/Fri 12:10pm-2:10pm |
| Reading/Vocabulary | $1100 | Mon 1:10pm-2:10pm; Tue/Thu 12:10pm-2:10pm |
*ODU health insurance plan is required for all English Language Center students who are full time and on an F-1 or J-1 visa.
Estimate of Expenses for I-20 Document
| All F-1 and J-1 Exchange Students Must Pay | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Total for Summer 2024 | $4,400 |
| Summer 2024 Health Insurance (May 1 - Jul 31) | ~$750 est. |
Living Expenses: Living expenses for the summer and deposits on apartments, etc. are not included in the above totals. Expenses for accompanying spouse and children are not included in the above totals. All estimates are subject to change.
Funding: At this time, there are no scholarships, grants, or loans available for international students studying at the English Language Center.
On-Campus Housing: On-campus housing is optional from mid-May to mid-August. At other times of the year, on-campus housing is usually not available.
| Estimated Expense | 1 semester | 2 semesters |
| Tuition & Fees* | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Living & Personal** | $5,400 | $10,800 |
| Health Insurance*** | $1,400 | $2,800 |
| Total for I-20 | $11,800 | $23,600 |
*Tuition for one 15-week semester is $4,400.
**Living and personal expenses may vary.
***The cost of health insurance may vary from $1,400 to $2,000 (subject to change).
| Undergraduate MET Program (For Credit) | ||
|---|---|---|
Tuition (In-State Rate) |
Tuition (Out-of-State Rate) |
|
CGE 150 Oral Communication & Literacy (4 credit hours) |
$1,440.00 | $4,128.00 |
CGE 152 Academic Writing (4 credit hours) |
$1,440.00 | $4,128.00 |
Two Additional Courses (6 credit hours) |
$2,160.00 | $6,192.00 |
| Total | $5,040.00 | $14,448.00 |
| Graduate MET Program (For Credit) | ||
|---|---|---|
Tuition (In-State Rate) |
Tuition (Out-of-State Rate) |
|
CGE 650 Graduate Oral Communication (3 credit hours) |
$1,797 | $4,161 |
CGE 652 Graduate Academic Writing (3 credit hours) |
$4,317 | $4,317 |
Click here for Current Tuition Rates (Academic Year 2023-2024) for ODU academic courses.
Exam & Other Fees
| SPEAK Test* | $100.00 |
| TOEFL Test | $65.00 |
*The SPEAK Test fee is paid by departments. Students do not need to pay to take this assessment.
Payment Procedures
- Students register for classes using LeoOnline (effective January 2024)
- Students pay for classes online using LeoOnline/TouchNet with a major credit or debit card; Payments can also be accepted in Rollins Hall at the Cashier window in the form of check, money order, or traveler's check in US dollars and written in English. Checks should be made payable to Old Dominion University.
Refund Policy
Tuition is due in full on Monday of the first week of classes.
The ELC adheres to the university's Drop/Add and Tuition Refund Deadlines. Refund checks are available four to six weeks after the request date.