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UIUC Arabic Debate Team Makes the Daily Illini
The UIUC Arabic Debate Team's performance at the National Arabic Debate Championships was highlighted in The Daily Illini!
Check out the article (linked below) celebrating their achievement of placing fourth amongst non-native speaking teams.
UIUC Arabic Program Featured in SLCL Newsletter
Click here to read the full story from the SLCL Newsletter: U of I hosts U.S. Universities Arabic Midwest Debate Championship.
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UIUC Hosts U.S. Universities Arabic Midwest Debate Championship
Through April 19-21, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the inception of the inaugural U.S. Universities Arabic Midwest Debate Championship at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The event was coordinated by the...
Four Illinois students receive Critical Language Scholarships
Four University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students were awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study foreign languages this summer. Shireen Aydogan, Xavier Davenport, Karel Pene and Sylvia...
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Eman Saadah awarded 2024 SLCL Diversity & Engagement Award
We are excited to recognize Dr. Eman Saadah for receiving the 2024 SLCL Diversity & Engagement Award!
This award recognizes alumni or members of the community at large who have made significant contributions (tangible and intangible) to the SLCL community; contributions which...
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does the Arabic High School Summer Program cost?
For students who need room and board, the cost is $2500.
Showcase
At the end of the program, the students display some of what they learned in a video. Below are the videos the students have made in past years.
Applying and Attending
Application
Deadline: March 30, 2025 by 11:59 pm CST
We offer early admission to applicants who submit all of the materials below by 11:59 PM Central Time, March 9th, 2025.
Housing
Residential Students
Those who elect to stay on campus are considered residential students and will be housed in one of the university's residents halls.