Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Language and Culture Institute. Here, you will find everything you need to know in order to apply to the LCI.

First, choose which program you want to apply to:

AdvantageVT

AdvantageVT is a pathway program for international students who want to earn undergraduate credit while improving their academic English skills.

Application Instructions

• Step 1: Complete the AdvantageVT online application and pay the required application fee.
• Step 2: After you have submitted your application, you will see a link to "Upload your documents."

• A completed copy of the Virginia Tech international application
• A copy of your high school diploma or certificate
  Students who have completed secondary school or high school must submit copies of their diplomas or school leaving certificates. Report of scores on school leaving examinations must also be submitted.
  
• Complete high school transcripts
  This contains the record of courses studied, marks (grades) awarded, length of class periods, and grading scale with minimum passing mark. These must be submitted for upper secondary or high school years and must be complete for applicants who have graduated from school. For those applicants who are still enrolled in school, the transcript, or statement of marks, must show the most current term of grades to date. The transcript must be an original copy, certified by the sending institution.
  
• A copy of the identity (photo) page of your passport.
• A financial certification form and a copy of a bank statement, or a letter of financial support or letter of sponsorship
  

All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Notarized translations alone will not be accepted. Translations supplement, but do not replace original documents. Remember to send both.

Your application will be considered once payment and all required documents have been received. Application fees are nonrefundable.

AdvantageVT-Master’s Pathway Program

AdvantageVT-Master's is a pathway program for international students who want to earn graduate credit while improving their academic English skills.

Application Instructions

• Step 1: Complete the Graduate School application and pay the application fee. Full instructions can be found on the How to Apply page on the Graduate School website. Note that on the graduate application, you must select "yes" for the AdvantageVT-Master’s program.

• Step 2: Upload all documents required by your department.
• Step 3: Complete the AdvantageVT-Master’s online application and pay the required application fee.
• Step 4: After you have submitted your AdvantageVT-Master’s application, you will see a link to "Upload your documents."

You will need to submit:

• A copy of the identity (photo) page of your passport.
• A financial certification form and a copy of a bank statement, or a letter of financial support or letter of sponsorship.

All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Notarized translations alone will not be accepted. Translations supplement, but do not replace original documents. Remember to send both.

Your application will be considered once payment and all required documents have been received. Application fees are nonrefundable.

Intensive English and English Essentials

The Intensive English Program helps international students meet their personal, academic, and professional goals through intensive English language study.

Application Instructions

• Step 1: Complete an online application and pay the application fee.
• Step 2: After you have submitted your application, you will see a link to "Upload your documents."
  You will need to submit:
  • Proof of financial support (required for overseas applications and F-1 transfers)
    
    • Download Certification of Funds form for Blacksburg
      

    Your application will be considered once payment and all required documents have been received. Application fees are nonrefundable.

    Conditional Admission Program

    The Conditional Admission Program allows international students to work toward meeting the university’s English language proficiency requirement while studying in the Intensive English Program. Academic records are evaluated by Virginia Tech’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions to qualify for pre-admission to a student’s intended undergraduate major.

    Semester	Application Deadline
    Fall	July 25
    Spring	Dec. 20
    Summer	April 25

    Application Instructions

    • Step 1: Complete an online applicationand pay the conditional admission application fee.
    • Step 2: After you have submitted your application, you will see a link to "Upload your documents."

    • A completed copy of the Virginia Tech international application
    • A copy of your high school diploma or certificate
      Students who have completed secondary school or high school must submit copies of their diplomas or school leaving certificates. Report of scores on school leaving examinations must also be submitted.
      
    • Complete high school transcripts
      This contains the record of courses studied, marks (grades) awarded, length of class periods, and grading scale with minimum passing mark. These must be submitted for upper secondary or high school years and must be complete for applicants who have graduated from school. For those applicants who are still enrolled in school, the transcript, or statement of marks, must show the most current term of grades to date. The transcript must be an original copy, certified by the sending institution.
      
    • A copy of the identity (photo) page of your passport.
    • A financial certification form and a copy of a bank statement, or a letter of financial support or letter of sponsorship

    All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Notarized translations alone will not be accepted. Translations supplement, but do not replace original documents. Remember to send both.
    

    Your application will be considered once payment and all required documents have been received. Application fees are nonrefundable.

    More information

    Proof of financial support

    New students applying from overseas and seeking a student (F-1) visa or F-1 students transferring to the LCI from other schools must provide documents proving sufficient funds to cover tuition, living expenses, and health insurance for the period of study. This requirement may be satisfied as follows:

    • A bank or brokerage statement in your name or in the name(s) of your parents. This statement must show sufficient funds to support all expenses relating to your studies. If a parent's bank statement is used, the parent must provide a signed statement that these funds on deposit will be used to support your studies.
    • A letter from a bank certified by a bank official stating that you or your parents have a bank balance sufficient to support your studies. This letter must show a minimum amount on deposit to support all expenses relating to your studies.
    • A scholarship letter from an educational institution, or a government agency showing sufficient funding to support all expenses relating to your studies.
    • An affidavit of support from a relative or sponsor in the United States. This affidavit must show sufficient income and resources to support all expenses relating to your studies. A Form I-134 Affidavit of Support is available from the Department of Homeland Security.
    • A combination the above methods is also acceptable.

    Application processing time

    • Within three business days of submitting of your Intensive English Program or English Essentials application, you should receive an email confirming that your application has been received. Your application will be reviewed when the LCI has received your application fee and all required supporting documents. All students meeting eligibility requirements are accepted. Within two weeks of acceptance, you should receive your acceptance package — including arrival information, information on how to obtain your visa, and a Form I-20, which is used to obtain a student visa. Initial shipment of the I-20 by express mail is included in the application fee.
    • AdvantageVT applications are reviewed on a "rolling basis" as they are received.

    Refund policy for applications

    Application fees are non-refundable. Program deposits are non-refundable except when an applicant’s visa has been denied. In this case, the deposit will be refunded upon presenting proof in the form of a visa denial letter issued by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

    Accommodations for people with disabilities

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees, or applicants; or any other basis protected by law.

    For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility at 1-540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
    

    If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations, please discuss your needs at your earliest convenience with the LCI director at 1-540-231-9814.