IELP Application Form

IELP Application Process:

Students who want to study at the Intensive English Language Program must be non-native speakers of English, 18 years of age or older by the first day of classes and must complete the following application process:

The IELP will likely only have intermediate – advanced levels. Please send a proficiency test score before applying or arriving to esl@csuohio.edu. Here are four common proficiency tests and the minimum you should have to study at Cleveland State University IELP this coming semester. We will keep this information updated for each semester. If you are transferring form another school, provide information about courses you have passed. iBT (internet-based TOEFL) 50 overall; IELTS 4.5 overall; ITEP Academic 3.0 overall or Duolingo 80 overall.

1. Pay the non-refundable application fee ($40) on Shopnet (https://campusnet.csuohio.edu/ShopNet/index.jsp?owner=).  Choose Levin, Teacher Education - English as a Second Language Program.

a). Type in your first name, last name and birthdate (month and date). Click on English as a Second Language on the right side and click on "continue".

b). Choose the correct semester (Summer, Fall or Spring) for application fee payment click on "checkout".

c). Fill out the credit card information and submit. You will receive confirmation of your payment.

2. Complete this application form.

•  You must go to the end and press the "Submit" button.
•  You must all questions with *.
•  If you need a Form I-20 (for a visa), you must send your financial documents (bank or scholarship information) at this time.
•  If you do not need a Form I-20, you do not need to send the documents.

3.Optional: If you are also applying to Cleveland State University, you can send your most recent high school or college transcripts (school records) translated into English.

4. If you were unable to submit your documents with the application, you can email them to esl@csuohio.edu or mail them to us.

Emailed to: esl@csuohio.edu

Acceptance to the IELP does not guarantee acceptance to Cleveland State University. For information about admission to Cleveland State University, please go to http://www.csuohio.edu/international/admissions/.