SLIYS - How to apply

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"SLIYS was super fun this year! Even though it was on Zoom, I still got to make a bunch of new friends."

-SLIYS '20 Participant


 

SLIYS 2024 Dates

SLIYS 1 is being offered twice in 2024: June 10 - 14 and July 8 - 12.
SLIYS 2, which covers optional advanced material, is also being offered twice: June 24 - 28 and July 15 - 19.
You may apply to just SLIYS 1, to both SLIYS 1 and SLIYS 2, or just to SLIYS 2 if you have completed SLIYS 1 in a previous year.

 

To Apply

  1. Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact us.
     
  2. Fill out the application for SLIYS:
    To apply for SLIYS 1, or for both SLIYS 1 and 2, use the SLIYS 1 (or 1 & 2) application.
    Those who completed SLIYS 1 in a previous year should use the SLIYS 2 (only) application.

    Note that the application form cannot be saved partway through and finished later. A parent or legal guardian must be present to fill out some parts of the application form. Please have ready concise responses (a few sentences) to the following prompts:
     

SLIYS 1

  • Which languages have you studied in school? For each one, list what level of proficiency you have in speaking, listening, and writing.
  • What other experience do you have with foreign languages?
  • Share one fact you have learned about language in general or about a particular language that you find interesting.
  • Why are you interested in studying linguistics/language?
     

SLIYS 2

  • Please describe one instance where you used information you learned from SLIYS 1.
  • Who were your SLIYS 1 instructors?
  • What topics do you remember covering in SLIYS 1?
  • What topic(s) would you be most interested in learning about this year?
     
  1. For those applying to SLIYS 1, have your teacher or school administrator fill out the online Teacher Recommendation Form. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the recommendation form is submitted. Our team will not contact teachers directly about missing recommendation forms.

 

Application Deadline and Review

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in early March. An application for SLIYS 1 will not be reviewed until the teacher recommendation is submitted.

All application materials (the application form, and for SLIYS 1, the teacher recommendation form) must be received by May 8. Note that some sessions may fill prior to this deadline, so early application is encouraged.

 

Payment for SLIYS

Tuition for each week of SLIYS is $525. Accepted applicants will pay a non-refundable deposit of $25 within two weeks of being accepted to reserve their spot. Failure to pay a deposit may result in forfeiture of the student's spot in the program.

The deadline for full payment ($25 + $500 for one session, or $25 + $1025 for both SLIYS 1 and 2) is May 15. Students accepted after May 1 should send in the full payment and forgo the deposit process.