IELI WEEKLY MEMO

University of North Texas

Intensive English Language Ins tute

Spring I, 2016

Week 6: February 22 February 28

Spring Break: The last day of Spring I will be Friday, March 11. There will be no classes from March 1418
because of Spring Break. New Student Orienta on will take place March 2125. The first day of Spring II will be
Monday, March 28.

Spring II Tui on: Spring II tui on is due on March 11, 2016.

All class me requests for the Spring II

term must be submi ed online between
CLASS
Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 11.
When you complete the preference
form, you must submit documenta on,
such as an ocial work schedule, your
EIS class schedule, or an ocial le er from your childs school
or daycare to MARQ 145. We can make very few changes a er
the Spring II term begins.

Here are some important dates for students to remember:

Spring II starts on March 28 and ends on May 20.
The payment deadline for con nuing students is March 11.
Late payment date: 03/26/16
Late Registra on date: 03/25/16
Test submission deadline: 03/25/16

Tuesday, February 23
12:00 1:00 PM
MARQ 215
Join us for a conversa on with the IELI director, Fernando
Fleurquin. You can ask him ques ons or share your ideas!

Are you concerned about your reading

comprehension abili es?
The mLab in Marquis Hall 338 has you covered!
We have RFU Cards, Mul cultural cards,
Jamestown books, and various reading related binders for use in
the lab or in the quiet study room. Stop by the mLab and we will
help you find the best resource to meet your needs!

ALL current students (including Level 6 students who plan to graduate) must complete the online preregistra on
for Spring II. Preregistra on will take place in CM classes on Monday and Tuesday. Students can preregister
online at my.unt.edu between Monday, February 22 at 8:00 am and Friday, February 26 at 5:00 PM.
If you need help registering online, there is a tutorial on My IELI (Blackboard).
You can also go to the IELI Lab in MARQ 338 for help.

*Spring II term dates are March 28 May 20

IELI Website:
h p://rlm.unt.edu/

Word of Mouth Interna onal Conversa on Group: Are you looking for extra speaking prac ce? Join
na ve English speakers and other interna onal students at this weekly discussion group held on
Fridays from 12:001:00 PM in Sage, RM 335. This weekly event is hosted by the UNT Wri ng Center
and is free and open to all students.
UNT English Club meets every other Wednesday in the Language Building, RM 104.
Make friends with UNT and interna onal students, engage in cultural ac vi es, and prac ce English! Find the UNT
English Club on Facebook for more informa on: www.facebook.com/untenglishclub

Do you want to help new

IELI students? If so, you
should sign up to be a
PAL!

The Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) Program is

designed to help new students adjust to both the
academic and social environments at UNT. In this
program, experienced students serve as mentors for
new students. Mentors give advice and guidance to new
students. You must be in Level 3 or above to be a PAL.
This is a great opportunity for you to get involved in IELI
and be a leader. Share what you know and help a new
friend! To be a PAL, pick up an applica on from Jessalyn
or Raven in MARQ 202!

Remember: If school is closed for bad weather, all

students are responsible for keeping up with
assignments on Blackboard. Even if school is closed,
the assignments are due for class. Also, you should
update your contact informa on on Eagle Alert at
my.unt.edu. When UNT is closed for bad weather, Eagle Alert will send
you an email, a text message, or a phone call before you leave for
class. If you sign up for Eagle Alert, you will know
immediately when UNT is closed.

Never be bored again!

Check out the new online calendar at:
h p://rlm.unt.edu/ieliinfo/ac vi es/ieli.
The calendar includes IELI events, UNT events, and
even events in Denton and the surrounding areas!
Check it out to find out what is happening TODAY!

The LAST day to apply will be Friday, March 4.

Overview of the paperbased TOEFL during Spring Break

IELI and UNT send out emails

with very important informa on
regularly. Check your UNT email

Learn about the test format.

Review testtaking strategies.
Study and prac ce specific language skills to
increase your score.
Take prac ce tests.
TOEFL administra on: March 25, 1:004:00 PM

every day at my.unt.edu or

eagleconnect.unt.edu.

Who: IELI Level 4 and up or TOEFL ITP 460/IELTS 5.0

When: March 1524, 2016, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:002:30 PM
Cost: $350 (including test fee). You will need to buy the textbook.
Sign up in IELIs Main Oce (MARQ 145) by Friday, March 4. Talk to
Sabine Thpaut (MARQ 145C) if you need more informa on.

Do you have any comments or sugges ons for the Weekly Memo? Let us know! We are always looking for ways to improve.
Stop by MARQ 202 or email Raven Vincent at Raven.Vincent@unt.edu.