Pre-Application Questions

All students applying to the IEC must submit proof of language proficiency (valid within one year prior to application submission). Please click on the link for the minimum scores required for admission to the IEC. If you do not have a score to submit, your application will not be processed.

No. The IEC is a full-time program for students who need to improve their English proficiency in order to gain admission to SBU as undergraduates.

No, but living on campus is the safest and most convenient option, and it allows for language immersion and involvement in campus activities but it is not mandatory. For more information on campus housing, please visit the Campus Residences website. PLEASE NOTE: Once students have checked into campus housing, they will be responsible to pay for the full semester housing fee even if they decide to move off campus before the semester ends.  The IEC does not assist in finding off campus accommodations for students. Please visit the Off Campus Living website for more information.

Please see the Fees page on the IEC website.

The $60 online processing fee is non-refundable at any time.

IEC Cancellation BEFORE Arrival - The $200 IEC Program fee deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances. If an applicant has to defer attendance for any reason, the $200 deposit can be rolled over to the next consecutive semester. Please note that applicants can only roll-over the deposit once. The deposit is forfeited thereafter. If an applicant would like to try again, a new application and new deposits will have to be submitted.

IEC Cancellation AFTER Arrival - Once a student has participated in orientation and taken placement exams he/she is responsible for payment of IEC program fee balance and University fees.

Housing Deposit Refund - For all housing cancellation information, please go to the  Housing Agreement Cancellation, Termination, and Financial Liability Information on the Campus Residence website.  If you need to cancel your housing reservation, you will need to do so through the housing portal  using your SSO (Single Sign On) and NetID credentials or should email reside@stonybrook.edu if they need help.

No. The IEC does not pay commission to agencies for sending students to our program.