Summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is a language course designed for international students who wish to improve their English skills before the start of their academic program.
The summer semester is also an excellent opportunity for international students to become familiar with the GW campus, local resources and the D.C. community before the start of their program.
The Summer EAP Advantage
- Develop your academic English skills prior to beginning your fall semester at GW
- Study with highly qualified professors
- Engage in small classes to promote active learning
- Complete your English language requirements in six weeks
For more information, please visit the university's Summer EAP program website.
Summer EAP Deadlines
The Summer 2025 EAP program starts on June 30, 2025 and ends on August 9, 2025. Please have all documents submitted by May 13, 2025. This includes all documents required for admission to your program as well as all documents required to receive your I-20 of DS-2019. For information on how to submit documents for your I-20, please watch our international student support videos.