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.
Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Summer II 2023 | |
International Student Orientation | Aug 24-25 | Jan 5-6 | May 4-5 | Jun 28 |
CELCIS first day of classes | Aug 31 | Jan 9 | May 8 | Jun 30 |
Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw) | Sept 8 | Jan 17 | May 8 | Jul 7 |
Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw) | Sept 12 | Jan 19 | N/A | N/A |
Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw) | Sept 13 | Jan 23 | N/A | N/A |
Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw) | Sept 26 | Feb 6 | May 22 | Jul 11 |
Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw) | Oct 24 | Mar 6 | Jun 2 | Jul 24 |
CELCIS last day of classes | Dec 9 | Apr 21 | Jun 28 | Aug 11 |
WMU last day of classes | Dec 17 | Apr 29 | Jun 28 | Aug 18 |
Holidays and breaks (no class) | Sept 5 | Jan 16 | May 29 | June 29 (CELCIS only) |
Oct 19-21 | Mar 3 | July 4 | ||
Nov 23 | Mar 6-10 |
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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