Individuals that have a B-1/B-2 Visa, or an ESTA waiver, can attend classes in the Intensive English Program as a part-time student for a short recreational course, not for credit toward a degree. Attendance should be incidental to the main purpose for presence in the United States.

Part-time students who place into Intermediate to High Advanced can take 3-15 hours of classes per week.

To apply to the Intensive English Program, please submit the following information:

  • IEP application (Click HERE to apply) 
  • $60 application fee (Click HERE to pay the fee) 

Change of Status

  • Application Process for Change of Status from B-2 (Tourist) to F-1 (Student) 

    Please note the following before applying from a change of status from B-2 (Tourist) to F-1 (Student):

    • If you have a B-2 visa, you are not allowed to begin studying until your change of status is approved.
    • The normal processing time for a change of status is approximately12 months and cannot be expedited.
    • If you travel outside the U.S. while your change of status application is pending, your application will be canceled.
    • Changes of status do not provide the student with an F-1 visa, but only the status of a student. Therefore, should you receive change of status approval and then depart the U.S., you will need to apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. embassy before you will be able to re-enter the U.S. to resume your studies.
    • You must apply for the change of status before your I-94 expires; your desired date to start studying in the Intensive English Program should be no more than one month after your I-94 expires.
    • You MUST maintain your B-1/B-2 status until your change of status is approved by USCIS. If your B-1/B-2 status is going to expire and you are still waiting for your change of status, you will need to submit an I-539 application to extend your B/1-B/2 status and pay the $370 fee.

    Please contact the IEP if you are interested in applying for a change of status.

      Please contact us (iep@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-2214) with any questions.

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