CELCIS offers two semesters (Fall, Spring) and two sessions (Summer I, Summer II).
Fall semester (15 weeks): August, September, October, November, and December
Spring semester (15 weeks): January, February, March, and April
Summer I session (7.5 weeks): May, June - SEE NOTE
Summer II session (7.5 weeks): June, July, August - SEE NOTE
NOTE: Returning students MUST take both Summer I and II to complete a level. New students may begin in either Summer I or Summer II.
- 20 contact hours per week
- All students studying in Summer I will also be required to study in Summer II. For more information about mandatory (required) semesters/sessions, visit the Immigration Services page or contact the CELCIS Immigration Advisor.
- New! Summer II Admission
New students now have the option to begin in the Summer II session if they have a Summer II I-20. New CELCIS students who successfully complete their Summer II courses will be allowed to advance to the next level. For more information, visit the Promotion page. - All new students are required to attend orientation during the week before classes begin. For more information, visit the Arrival and Orientation page.
Tuition and fees
Prices below are approximate costs in United States currency and may change slightly without prior notice.
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*Approximate costs. Please contact CELCIS for accurate costs. |
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| Application fee | $100 |
| Program fees | $5685 |
| Student fees | $390* |
| Books | $200* |
| Residence hall (shared room, 15 meals/week) | $4947 |
| Internet Fee (students living on campus) | $80 |
| Hospital/medical insurance | $800* |
| Personal expenses | $500* |
| Total | $12,602 |
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*Approximate costs. Please contact CELCIS for accurate costs. |
|
| Application fee | $100 |
| Program fees | $5685 |
| Student fees | $390* |
| Books | $200* |
| Residence hall (shared room, 15 meals/week) | $4947 |
| Internet Fee (students living on campus) | $80 |
| Hospital/medical insurance | $800* |
| Personal expenses | $500* |
| Total | $12,602 |
| *Approximate costs. Please contact CELCIS for accurate costs. | |
| Application fee | $100 |
| Program fees | $5685 |
| Student fees | $390 |
| Books | $200* |
| Residence hall (shared with food) | $4742 |
| Internet Fee (students living on campus) | $80 |
| Hospital/medical insurance | $800* |
| Personal expenses | $500* |
| Total | $12,497 |
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NOTE: Returning students MUST take both Summer I and II to complete a level. New students may begin in either Summer I or Summer II. *Approximate costs. Please contact CELCIS for accurate costs. |
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| Application fee | $100 |
| Program fees | $2842.50 |
| Student fees | $195 |
| Books | $200* |
| Residence hall (shared with food) | $2371 |
| Internet Fee (students living on campus) | $80 |
| Hospital/medical insurance | $800* |
| Personal expenses | $500* |
| Total | $7088.50 |
Academic calendar
Fall 2018 |
Spring 2019 |
Summer 2019 |
Summer II ONLY 2019 |
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| International Student Orientation | Aug 22-24 | Jan 3-4 | May 2-3 | Jun 27-28 |
| Schedule pickup | Aug 29 | Jan 7 | May 6 | Jul 1 |
| CELCIS first day of classes | Aug 29 | Jan 7 | May 6 | Jul 1 |
| Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw) | Sep 6 | Jan 14 | May 13 | Jul 5 |
| Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw) | Sep 7 | Jan 17 | N/A | N/A |
| Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw) | Sep 12 | Jan 22 | N/A | N/A |
| Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw) | Sep 24 | Feb 1 | May 17 | Jul 9 |
| Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw) | Oct 22 | Mar 1 | May 31 | Jul 22 |
| Last day of Reading/Writing 1 | Oct 16 | Feb 22 | Jun 26 | N/A |
| First day of Reading/Writing 2 | Oct 22 | Feb 25 | July 1 | July 1 |
| CELCIS last day of classes | Dec 7 | Apr 19 | Aug 9 | Aug 9 |
| Progress report pickup | Dec 14 | Apr 26 | Aug 16 | Aug 16 |
| Holidays and breaks (no class) | Sep 3 | Jan 21 | May 27 | July 4 |
| Oct 17-19 | Mar 1 | Jun 27-28 | ||
| Nov 21 at noon Nov 22-23 |
Mar 4-8 | July 4 |