CELCIS

Center for English Language and Culture for International Students
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5223 USA
(269) 387-4800

Dates

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.

Important Dates

 

CELCIS Academic Calendar 

Spring 2024

Summer I 2024

Summer II 2024

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

International Student OrientationJan 5May 3Jun 26Aug 21-27Jan 3
CELCIS first day of classesJan 8May 6Jun 27Aug 28Jan 6
Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw)Jan 16May 13Jul 5Sept 5Jan 13
Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw)Jan 19N/AN/ASept 9Jan 17
Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw)Jan 22N/AN/ASept 11Jan 21
Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw)Feb 5May 20Jul 10Sept 24Feb 3
Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw)Mar 4Jun 3Jul 22Oct 21March 3
CELCIS last day of classesApr 19Jun 25Aug 9Dec 6April 18
WMU last day of classesApr 25Jun 26Aug 16Dec 12April 24
Holidays and breaks (no class)Jan 15

May 27

Memorial Day

June 26 (CELCIS only)Sept 2Jan 20
Mar 1 July 4Oct 16-18Feb 28
Mar 4-8  Nov 28-29March 3-7

SEMESTER/SESSION STRUCTURE

The CELCIS offers in-person in two semesters (Fall, Spring) and two sessions (Summer I, Summer II) each year.

Semester/SessionDatesImportant Notes
Fall Semester

August—December

(15 weeks)

  • All new students are required to participate in International Student Orientation the week before classes begin. For more information, visit the Arrival and Orientation webpage. 
  • The CELCIS program administers 20 contact-hours of ESL education per week. 
Spring Semester

January—April 

(15 weeks)

Summer I Session

May—June

(7.5 weeks)

  • Returning students MUST take both the Summer I and Summer II session to complete a full level. New students may complete a full level by beginning in the Summer II session. Learn more about program completion.  
  • All students studying in Summer I session are required to study in the Summer II session. For more information about mandatory (required) semesters, sessions, contact a WMU immigration advisor. 
  • All new students are required to participate in International Student Orientation. Students beginning in the Summer II session will attend the Fall orientation program. For more information, visit the Arrival and Orientation webpage. 
  • The CELCIS program administers 20 contact-hours of ESL education per week. 
Summer II Session

July—August

(7.5 weeks)