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 2025

Summer I 2025

Summer II 2025

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

International Student OrientationJan 3May 2Jun 25Aug 21TBD
CELCIS first day of classesJan 6May 5Jun 26Aug 27Jan 12
Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw)Jan 13May 12Jul 3Aug 3Jan 19
Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw)Jan 17N/AN/ATBDTBD
Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw)Jan 21N/AN/ATBDTBD
Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw)Feb 3May 19Jul 9TBDTBD
Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw)Mar 3Jun 2Jul 21TBDTBD
CELCIS last day of classesApr 18Jun 24Aug 8Dec 5April 24
WMU last day of classesApr 24Jun 25Aug 15Dec 13May 1
Holidays and breaks (no class)

Jan 20

Dr. MLK Jr. Day

May 26

Memorial Day

June 25 (CELCIS only)Sept 1

Jan 19

Dr. MLK Jr. Day

Feb 28 July 4Oct 15-17March 6
Mar 3-7  Nov 26-28March 9-13

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)