One year total (2 semesters & 1 summer) $45,592.
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 2026 May 18 - August 7, 2025 | |
International Orientation IELP Testing days | May 18-19 (arrival is earlier) May 18 & 19 |
| First Day of Classes | May 20 (Wed) |
| Memorial Day University closed | May 25 (Mon) |
| Independence day. University closed | July 3 (Fr) |
| Last Day of Classes | August 3 (Mon) |
| Final Exams | August 4 & 5 (Tues & Wed) |
| Certificate Ceremony | August 7 (Fri) |
| Fall 2026 August 24 – December 11, 2026 | |
International Orientation IELP Testing days | August 17-21 (check in is earlier) August 18 & 19 |
| First Day of Classes | August 24 (Mon) |
| Labor Day University closed | September 7 (Mon) |
Indigenous Person/Columbus Day. No classes. University open. | October 12 (Mon) |
| Veteran's Day. University closed | November 9 (Mon) |
| Thanksgiving Break. University closed. | November 26-27 (Th & Fri) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 4 (Fri) |
| Final Exams | December 7 & 8 (Mon & Tues) |
| Certificate Ceremony | December 10 (Thurs) |
| Spring 2027 January 11– May 7, 2026 |
Acceptance to the IELP does not guarantee acceptance to Cleveland State University. For information about admission to Cleveland State University, please go to https://global.csuohio.edu/
Mailing Address
English as a Second Language Program
Cleveland State University
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