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Effective Summer 2019, CELCIS will no longer offer the Pre-Elementary level. Previous English language training is now required to study at CELCIS. You should be able to:

• Communicate at a basic level of English
• Understand basic English grammar
• Recognize and use basic English vocabulary
• Write sentences and short paragraphs

If you are not sure if you meet these qualifications, email celcis-info@wmich.edu for guidance. To apply to CELCIS at Western Michigan University, complete the following steps:

1. Submit an application

You may view a translated version of our application by visiting ApplyESL.com* via the links below: 
*Apply ESL is a third party vendor. If you choose to apply using the translated applications below, your application will be processed through an outside company.

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2. If you are already in the United States at another school, you must also submit a completed transfer-in form

3. Provide proof you will have a minimum of $13,000 (United States currency) available each semester (four months) from your sponsor

4. Provide a copy of your passport identification page

5. Provide a copy in English of your high school or university transcripts

6. Provide proof of previous English instruction. Acceptable forms of documentation include:

• Grade transcripts showing at least one semester of English language study
• English program certificate
• Verification of enrollment letter from a school official
  
  OR 
• Official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 42 iBT, 437 PBT and above
• Official test scores from the International English Testing System (IELTS): 4.5 and above

7. Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100 (U.S.). WMU accepts MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks should be made out to CELCIS—WMU

8. Review additional information:

Expectations and Responsibilities for students with disabilities

Additional information for students with disabilities

Send all application materials to:

Application Deadlines

All required documents must be received by the deadline dates in order to be processed for the requested term. 

*Contact celcis-info@wmich.edu if you are applying AFTER the deadline.