Clicking the “Register Now” button will take you to a page that will allow you to choose your classes and pay Institute fees. You will also be able to purchase accommodation and meal plans (for more information, click here).
(You will also be able to continue to purchase accommodation and meal plans using the link above).
Signing up for courses reserves you a spot in the courses you want to take. We have planned things to allow ALL participants to have a spot in their first-choice courses. However, we ask you to indicate a second-choice case in case of unforeseeable emergencies (we will NOT assign you your second choice course without your explicit permission!).
The registration process consists of two steps: (1) Selection of courses; and (2) Payment of tuition and fees.
Confirmation of registration will be sent in 1-2 working days after payment.
Registration FAQs
- Who can register to attend the LSA Linguistics Summer Institute? The Institute is open to everyone, however courses will presuppose some foundational knowledge in linguistics. We encourage advanced linguistics undergraduates and graduate students to attend as well as professors and non-academic linguistics professionals. Participants must be 18 or older.
- When will registration open? Registration will open in mid-February 2023.
- Do I have to be a member of the LSA to attend? No, you do not need to be a member of the LSA to register. Registration is open to everyone.
- Is there any financial aid I can apply for? Yes! The LSA offers a number of Student Fellowships to attend the LSA Institute.
- How many classes should I register for? It is possible to register for one class per time slot (approx. 8 classes). However, we recommend registering for no more than four (4) classes per session to allow time to complete homework and take advantage of other activities during the Institute.
- Are courses listed as Sessions 1 & 2 offered once in each session? No. Courses listed as being offered during Sessions 1 & 2 are 4-week courses that meet all four weeks of the Institute. To register for these courses, you will need to stay for both 2-week sessions.
- What level of class should I register for? We offer three different levels: 100, 200, and 300-level. Read more about each level on this page.
Cancellation Policy
UMass Amherst will not provide refunds for any fees in connection with the 2023 Linguistic Summer Institute, including, but not limited to, the Institute Participation fee, UMass Amherst Housing fee, excursion trips, and/or merchandise purchases. There are no refunds for non-attendance or for late arrivals/early departures during the Institute.
In the event of an emergency, cancellation requests will only be considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. A written request must be submitted to lingstitute2023@umass.edu no later than June 1, 2023 for consideration. Cancellation of participation to the 2023 Linguistic Summer Institute, and any associated refund of payments, are granted at the sole discretion of the 2023 Linguistic Summer Institute.
As participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations to attend the 2023 Linguistic Summer Institute, UMass Amherst will not consider reimbursement or refund requests for any type of travel and/or lodging expenses paid to a third party vendor.