IELP Schedule, Dates, Costs

Application Deadlines

We are now accepting applications for Spring 2025.  Contact us at esl@csuohio.edu or fill out the application.

Summer 2025 (May 19 - August 8, 2025).  Application Deadline is April 13, 2025.  Transfer deadline is May 9, 2025. 

Fall 2025 (August 25 - December 12, 2025). Application Deadline is June 30, 2025.  Transfer in deadline is August 9, 2025.

IELP courses are in-person and on campus.

IELP Costs: Summer 2025 through Spring 2026

Fees & Expenses*  (US Dollars)15-week semester (as of Fall 2025)School Year (2 semesters)12-week Summer Session (as of 2025)
Tuition & Fees$6300* (tuition & $30 fee)$12460* (tuition & fees)$5700 (tuition & fees)
Room & Board (housing and meal plan on-campus)$6335*
(cost may vary)
$12,670$4,000*
(limited on-campus dining)
Books & Supplies$400$800$400
Health Insurance *(required)$1,981  Spring includes Summer; ($1342 Fall only)$3323(Fall, Spring & Summer$639(estimated)
Misc. & Personal Expenses$1,900$3,800$1,600
Total$16,916$33,053$12,339

One year total (2 semesters & 1 summer) $44,892.

Dependent support: Spouse $3,500, 1st child $2,000 and 2nd + child $1,500

*Fees may change without notice. Room and Board is based on current information for occupancy in double room for a semester, different plans are available. Extra charges for room during breaks. Some part-time study for various visa holders, including F-2s, is permitted on a space available basis. All rates are pro-rated by hour.  Costs vary by course. Please contact esl@csuohio.edu.



Schedule

Semester* Monday - Thursday 9am -3:20pm with two breaks.
15 weeks
Summer*   Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm with two breaks
12 weeks
*both are subject to change

Pathway (AAP or UStart) Schedule follows the University Calendar.



Dates

Summer 2025  May 19 - August 8, 2025 

International Orientation

IELP Testing days

May 19-20 (arrival is earlier)

May 19 & 20

First Day of ClassesMay 21 (Wed)
Memorial Day   University closedMay 26 (Mon)
Independence day. University closedJuly 3 (Thurs)
Last Day of ClassesAugust 4 (Mon)
Final ExamsAugust 5 & 6  (Tues & Wed)
Certificate CeremonyAugust 8 (Fri)
Fall 2025  August 28 – December 16, 2025 

International Orientation

IELP Testing days

August  18-22 (check in is earlier)

August 19 & 20

First Day of ClassesAugust 25 (Mon)
Labor Day   University closedSeptember 1 (Mon)

Indigenous Person/Columbus Day.

No classes. University open.

October 14 (Tues)
Veteran's Day. University closedNovember 10 (Mon)
Thanksgiving Break. University closed.November 27-28 (Th & Fri)
Last Day of ClassesDecember 5 (Fri)
Final ExamsDecember 8 & 9 (Mon & Tues)
Certificate CeremonyDecember 11 (Thurs)
Spring 2026 January 12– May 8, 2026 

Acceptance to the IELP does not guarantee acceptance to 91̽»¨. For information about admission to 91̽»¨, please go to  

Mailing Address
English as a Second Language Program
91̽»¨
2605 Euclid Avenue, MM 205
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Contact Us
Michele S. Bowman, Ph.D
ESL Program Director
Mather Mansion (MM) 205
esl@csuohio.edu