One year total (2 semesters & 1 summer) $45,692.
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 International Admissions.
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
English as a Second Language Program
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, RT 501B
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Contact Us
Michele S. Bowman, Ph.D
ESL Program Director
Rhodes Tower 501D
esl@csuohio.edu