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English Language Center

Student Handbook

“Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations.” - Doctrine and Covenants 115: 5


We invite everyone at the ELC to become faith-filled global leaders in English language teaching, learning, and research through the light and gospel of Jesus Christ. This happens by improving our relationships with God and others, becoming life-long learners, increasing in gratitude, showing integrity, developing strengths to serve others, and testifying of the love of Jesus Christ.

Introduction

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The ELC’s Student Handbook is based on principles, invitations, and outcomes.

  • Principle: a core belief or value
  • Invitation: asking someone to join or participate
  • Outcome: what happens after you do the invitation

Following the principles below will help you succeed and find joy, not just at the ELC but throughout your future education, employment, and life.

Principle 1: Be Responsible

Definition: Take charge of your life and your decisions
Invitations: To be a responsible student, we invite you to:

  • Check your BYU email daily (Communication)
  • Check Canvas and your grades regularly (Grades)
  • Speak English in class and outside of class (English Use)
  • Work on your English goals
  • Pay all of your fees on time
  • Fill out all of the Admissions Office’s forms as needed
  • Use your time wisely
  • Follow the employment rules (Employment)

Outcomes:

  • You will know what you need to do to stay in status.
  • You will know what you need to do in your classes to improve.
  • Your English will improve as you practice everywhere.

Principle 2: Be Respectful

Definition: Be polite and show kindness; honor yourself and others
Invitations: To be a respectful student, we invite you to:

  • Respect yourself by getting the most out of your time here
  • Respect others:
    • Do not distract others from their learning
    • Be kind and patient
    • Use clean and polite language
    • See good examples in the Etiquette Videos (Etiquette Videos)
    • Speak in English when you are at the ELC (English Use)
    • Respect the building and the resources you use (Buildings)

Outcomes:

  • You will respect others and feel respected in turn.
  • The building and resources you use will be in good condition.
  • Your personal integrity will be stronger.

Principle 3: Be Aware

Definition: Know and understand important information
Invitations: To be an aware student, we invite you to:

Outcomes:

  • You will understand everything that is expected of you while at the ELC.
  • You will know what resources you can use while you are at the ELC.
  • You will follow good safety practices that will help protect you.

Principle 4: Be Intentional

Definition: Plan and do things to help you reach your goals
Invitations: To be an intentional student, we invite you to:

  • Learn something in each class every day
  • Practice for and take the LATs at the end of each semester
  • Set and work on your English goals
  • Use English so you can improve (English Use)
  • Encourage your classmates and friends at the ELC to use English
  • Stay in good academic status (Academic Status)
  • Attend your classes (ELC Attendance)

Outcomes:

  • Your English language skills will improve.
  • You will help others improve as well.
  • You will keep a good standing at the ELC.

Principle 5: Be Honest

Definition: Tell the truth; be trusted
Invitations: To be an honest student, we invite you to:

Outcomes:

  • Your personal integrity will be stronger.
  • People will feel like they can trust you.
  • You will know your true language proficiency.

Principle 6: Be Connected

Definition: Participate in things at the ELC and in the community; make friends with people around you
Invitations: To be a connected student, we invite you to:

  • Participate in your classes
  • Participate in ELC events (Leadership Council)
  • Attend activities and events on BYU campus
  • Attend activities in your community (Provo, Orem, etc)
  • Participate in research connected to the ELC (Research)

Outcomes:

  • You will build strong friendships with people at the ELC and in your community.
  • You will feel more welcome and more comfortable here in the US.
  • You will learn about life and culture in Utah and the US.

Principle 7: Be Healthy

Definition: Be well (physically, mentally, and emotionally)
Invitations: To be a healthy student, we invite you to:

Outcomes:

  • Your good hygiene will not distract others.
  • You will get the help that you need when you are not well.
  • You will know all of your options if you need help.