43 Textbook Required TESOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (see page 18 for details) IN-PERSON CITIZENSHIP EXAM PREPARATION WORKSHOP Designed for students whose English is at least at a high-beginning level (ELI Level 3+). Learn about American history, government, and practice your English skills as you prepare for the civics and English portions of the US Citizenship Exam. ELI-ESL 1860-F, 6 Thurs. Mornings, Feb. 01-Mar. 07, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, GTW-110, FREE but you must pay $9.75 in fees. *For course availability and schedules, call Eileen McKee, Welcome Center Director, at 914-606-5626. F-1 International Students F-1 students study 20+ hours per week: Students who have F-1 visa or status (have Form I-20) meet the full-time study requirement by enrolling in the Intensive English Program and Accent on Fluency (ESL 1210) See description and schedule on page 48. Note: in-person study is planned for Fall 2023; therefore, F-1 visa students can enter the USA to study. Please email justin.smith@sunywcc.edu or call 914-606-7744 for assistance with important F-1 information and a special application. Immigration Form I-20 (for F-1 student visa/status) is available to full-time ESL students enrolled in the Intensive English Program or the TESOL Certificate Program. HOW TO REGISTER FOR ESL COURSES WHEN CAN I REGISTER? Registration for Spring 2024 ESL courses opens November 13, 2023. HOW DO I REGISTER? Use the Pre-Registration Form at www.sunywcc.edu/esl After we receive it, we will call you to answer your questions, to help you select your course, and to collect payment. Additional costs (Registration and FSA fee paid once per semester): $9.75 per semester ($4.75 FSA fee + $5 registration fee) If you prefer to call first: Call 914-606-6656. Mon-Th.: 9:00 am-8:00 pm; Fri: 9:00 am-4:30 pm; Sat. 8:30-4:00 pm. NY/Westchester County Residency: All ESL tuition rates in this section are NY resident rates. Residents have lived in New York for one year or more. Non-residents are welcome but pay a 166% non-resident surcharge in addition to the regular tuition. Call 914-606-6656 for information. [Note: These courses do not pay the non-resident surcharge: 3001, 3002, and 3003 (TESOL), 1210, 1420, 1524.] Placement Test: (to determine your English level): Testing is required if you are new to our program or did not take the ESL final test in spring or summer 2023. New students are placed by exam (registration required to take placement test). Placement test for remote classes is given online using Zoom. Placement tests will be done in-person for all Valhalla courses. Placement tests will be done online for courses at all other locations. Testing information, Zoom access information, and appointments will be provided when you register. ESL courses in Fall 2023 are in-person and remote. Remote classes use Zoom, Google Classroom, and other technologies. SUNY Westchester Community College English Language Institute 914-606-6656 ESL@sunywcc.edu www.sunywcc.edu/esl IN-PERSON Level 3 Supplemental Do you need help getting ready for your next level? This 4-week, 12-hour supplemental learning course provides balanced instruction and active practice in communicative and academic English language skills. Students receive extra practice in writing, grammar, speaking, vocabulary, and test-taking. Corequisite: must be currently enrolled in Level 3. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: ELI-ESL 1225-SUP3, 4 Mon. Evenings, Mar. 18–Apr 8, 6:30-9:30 pm, $30 FREE IN-PERSON Extra English This 6-week, 12-hour course provides balanced instruction and active practice in communicative and academic English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing with a focus on grammar and vocabulary development. Gain more practice in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in Level 0 or 1. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: ELI-ESL, 6 Wed. Afternoons, Feb. 22–Apr. 5 (skip 3/15), 12:30 pm-2:30 pm GTW-243. Free.
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