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, contact an 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.
| *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 |
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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, unlimited meals) | $5229.50 |
| Internet Fee (students living on campus) | $80 |
| Hospital/medical insurance | $800* |
| Personal expenses | $500* |
| Total | $12,984.50 |
|
*Approximate costs. Please contact CELCIS for accurate costs. |
|
| Application fee | $100 |
| Program fees | $5685 |
| Student fees | $390* |
| Books | $200* |
| Residence hall (shared room, unlimited meals) | $5229.50 |
| Internet Fee (students living on campus) | $80 |
| Hospital/medical insurance | $800* |
| Personal expenses | $500* |
| Total | $12,984.50 |
Academic calendar
Spring 2020 |
Summer 2019 |
Summer II ONLY 2019 |
Fall 2019 |
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| International Student Orientation | Jan 2-3 | May 2-3 | Jun 27-28 | Aug 21-23 |
| Schedule pickup | Jan 6 | May 6 | Jul 1 | Aug 28 |
| CELCIS first day of classes | Jan 6 | May 6 | Jul 1 | Aug 28 |
| Last day for 100 percent refund (full withdraw) | Jan 10 | May 13 | Jul 5 | Sept 4 |
| Last day for 90 percent refund (full withdraw) | Jan 16 | N/A | N/A | Sept 6 |
| Last day for 50 percent refund (partial withdraw) | Jan 21 | N/A | N/A | Sept 11 |
| Last day for 50 percent refund (full withdraw) | Feb 3 | May 17 | Jul 9 | Sept 23 |
| Last day for 25 percent refund (full withdraw) | Feb 28 | May 31 | Jul 22 | Oct 21 |
| Last day of Reading/Writing 1 | Feb 21 | Jun 26 | N/A | Oct 15 |
| First day of Reading/Writing 2 | Feb 24 | July 1 | July 1 | Oct 21 |
| CELCIS last day of classes | Apr 17 | Aug 9 | Aug 9 | Dec 6 |
| Progress reports available (eLearning) | Apr 24 | Aug 16 | Aug 16 | Dec 13 |
| Holidays and breaks (no class) | Jan 20 | May 27 | July 4 | Sept 2 |
| Feb 28 | Jun 27-28 | Oct 16-18 | ||
| Mar 2-6 | July 4 | Nov 27 |