GRADUATE ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Meets In Person July 6 - August 14, 2026
Summer 2026 Registration Opens in January
- Prepare for academic success in your U-M graduate program
- Build your confidence and fluency in English
- Make new friends and get to know the U-M campus and Ann Arbor
- Get to know current U-M students and learn about student life
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Summer EAP is a highly-interactive intensive English experience open exclusively to international graduate and professional students who have been accepted to the University of Michigan.
In this program, you will gain confidence and fluency using English effectively in your graduate classes and in interactions with faculty, advisors, and other students. You will learn about U.S. academic culture, including faculty expectations and graduate student life.
You will also learn about Michigan and U.S. culture and become comfortable communicating with a diverse range of Americans. You will also connect with other graduate students and begin to develop a social network to support you throughout your time at Michigan!
COURSE COMPONENTS
Summer EAP incorporates elements from the ELI’s research-based academic English curriculum in order to prepare you for your graduate studies at U-M. Class sizes are small, and students receive individualized feedback from our faculty.
Academic Reading and Writing
Speaking and Presenting
Listening and Pronunciation
U.S. Culture and Society
*Subject to change in response to students’ needs and program size.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Summer EAP provides you with extensive opportunities to practice using English outside the classroom. Each Friday features a cultural event or excursion to introduce you to U.S. or Michigan culture. Weekly social events allow you to get to know your Summer EAP classmates and other U-M students in casual, informal situations.
SUMMER IN ANN ARBOR
Ann Arbor, Michigan, frequently ranked as one of America’s top college towns and best places to live, is at its best during the beautiful Michigan summer. The weather is ideal for enjoying local restaurants and bars. U-M’s campus features major attractions like museums, historic structures, and nature areas. Enjoy hiking or cycling in the many local parks or canoeing and kayaking on the Huron River. Annual events like the Ann Arbor Art Fair attract thousands of visitors from around the world. Experience Ann Arbor’s well-deserved reputation for being a welcoming and friendly place where nearly everyone really is “Midwest Nice”!
TENTATIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE*
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:
Here is what former students say about their Summer EAP Experience:
- "Way beyond a language learning experience, this 6-week program blows my mind!"
- "I'm amazed by the broad variety of the program design, the awesome faculty members, and the in-depth culture immersion."
- "Love the small size of the class, which brings people closer with each other."
- "I love this summer program. All instructors are experts in their teaching. In addition, all classes were really intensive and it was always good for practicing speaking and discussion."
- "I was hesitant in the beginning...Shall I invest the time and cost for the program? Now I feel fortunate that I made the right choice."
- "Most importantly, I'm grateful for the friendships built with other international students in the best season of Ann Arbor!"
Meet a Summer EAP 2025 Student!
Summer 2025 EAP participant Shuhei Kito proudly stands on the U-M football field. Learn more about Shuhei's experience in the EAP program by reading this ELI Student Spotlight.
PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM DATES: July 6 - August 14, 2026
PROGRAM COST: Total for all ELI tuition, textbooks, and program fees: $5400 (Does not include mandatory health insurance or room and board.)
APPLICATION/DEPOSIT DEADLINE: Your complete application, including a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit, must be received by May 15, 2026.
FINAL PAYMENT DEADLINE: Final payment of full tuition balance must be received by June 12, 2026. (No refunds given after this date without approval of the ELI Director.)
*IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE GSIs AND DEPARTMENTS: The Summer EAP program does NOT provide teacher preparation for Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) who will be teaching in classrooms and labs and do not fulfill any GSI-related requirements. For information about these resources, please contact ELI's GSI Advisor Brenda Imber (prousimb@umich.edu).
