Dates

Decorative: "Study ESL online with CELCIS"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
(new students only)

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

International Student OrientationJan 5-6May 4-5Jun 29Aug 23-25Jan 4-5
CELCIS first day of classesJan 9May 8Jun 30Aug 30Jan 8
Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw)Jan 17May 8Jul 7Sept 7Jan 16
Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw)Jan 19N/AN/ATBATBA
Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw)Jan 23N/AN/ATBATBA
Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw)Feb 6May 22Jul 11TBATBA
Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw)Mar 6Jun 2Jul 24TBATBA
CELCIS last day of classesApr 21Jun 28Aug 11Dec 8April 19
WMU last day of classesApr 29Jun 28Aug 18Dec 16April 27
Holidays and breaks (no class)Jan 16May 29June 29 (CELCIS only)Sept 4Jan 15
Mar 3 July 4Oct 18-20March 1
Mar 6-10  Nov 22March 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/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)