Traditional-age freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Summer housing is available to students enrolled in summer courses. Theme floors are available to all students with interests in languages, international awareness, outdoor recreation, and living a healthy lifestyle. A resident director and student resident assistants are available in each hall to assist students. For International Students Orientation specifically for international students begins prior to the start of fall semester to introduce students to the University and U.S. culture.
Host families are available for weekend and holiday getaways.
A professor is assigned to each student for academic advising, and an international student adviser is available to assist students with immigration, academic, and personal concerns. Career advising and tutoring are also available. Full-time study at the ELI is available for one year or as preparation for the undergraduate program.