CELCIS offers courses 45 weeks of the calendar year in two semesters (Fall, Spring) and two sessions (Summer I, Summer II). In-person instruction is available for all skill areas and proficiency levels, while online instruction is available for Speaking and Listening only and for students with a higher level of language proficiency.
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Important Dates
Both traditional (in-person) and online study options available.
Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Summer II 2023 | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | |
International Student Orientation | Jan 5-6 | May 4-5 | Jun 29 | Aug 23-25 | Jan 4-5 |
CELCIS first day of classes | Jan 9 | May 8 | Jun 30 | Aug 30 | Jan 8 |
Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw) | Jan 17 | May 8 | Jul 7 | Sept 7 | Jan 16 |
Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw) | Jan 19 | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA |
Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw) | Jan 23 | N/A | N/A | TBA | TBA |
Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw) | Feb 6 | May 22 | Jul 11 | TBA | TBA |
Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw) | Mar 6 | Jun 2 | Jul 24 | TBA | TBA |
CELCIS last day of classes | Apr 21 | Jun 28 | Aug 11 | Dec 8 | April 19 |
WMU last day of classes | Apr 29 | Jun 28 | Aug 18 | Dec 16 | April 27 |
Holidays and breaks (no class) | Jan 16 | May 29 | June 29 (CELCIS only) | Sept 4 | Jan 15 |
Mar 3 | July 4 | Oct 18-20 | March 1 | ||
Mar 6-10 | Nov 22 | March 4-8 |
SEMESTER/SESSION STRUCTURE
The CELCIS offers in-person or online programming in two semesters (Fall, Spring) and two sessions (Summer I, Summer II) each year.
Semester/Session | Dates | Important Notes |
Fall Semester | August—December (15 weeks) |
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Spring Semester | January—April (15 weeks) | |
Summer I Session | May—June (7.5 weeks) |
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Summer II Session | July—August (7.5 weeks)
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