We invite you to learn more about the excellent opportunities offered by the University English as a Second Language (UESL) Program at Central Washington University (CWU). The university has four quarters every year; students can enter the UESL Program any quarter. Between 60 and 70 students typically attend UESL classes. Each year, there are between 300 and 400 international students out of approximately 8,600 students at CWU. That means it will be easy to practice your English outside class. UESL students usually have American roommates, and the Program matches UESL students with American conversation partners for informal language practice. You are also encouraged to participate in many clubs, teams and activities around campus and around the community.

Why attend CWU's
University English as a Second Language Program?

• Professionally-trained teachers
• TOEFL preparation classes; Internet-based TOEFL tests are given on campus
• Courses in: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Grammar, and Academic Skills
• Special courses, such as Business, Literature, American Life, Movies and TV, and Volunteering
• Conditional admission to Central Washington University
• UESL recommendation accepted in place of the TOEFL score
• The highest level students can attend a regular university class (Supervised Visitations) as part of their UESL schedule
• When you are ready to apply to universities, we help you with the applications
• Inexpensive tuition compared to many other ESL programs
• Member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)
• Fun trips to nearby towns, shopping malls, and mountain areas
• Customized short-term programs are available for groups

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Estimated UESL Costs and Schedule
In U.S. Dollars; costs are subject to change.

Charges cover the period from the first day of the quarter to the last day of final examinations only.

* The CWU Health Center Fee is not insurance. The UESL Program encourages students to have broad health insurance coverage.

** Room and Meal Plan charges are based on the average cost of available campus housing in a double-occupancy dormitory with a full meal plan.

*** You must supply blankets, pillows, sheets, etc. for your bed; we will take you shopping to buy them, or you may bring them with you.

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About Central Washington University / Conditional Admission

Central Washington University is the fastest growing four-year university in the state of Washington, due in large part to its excellent academic programs. CWU features more than 100 majors as well as ten pre-professional programs such as Pre-Medicine and Pre-Law. Some of CWU's most popular majors include Teacher Education; Accounting; Business Administration; Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies; Law and Justice; Psychology; Industrial Engineering Technology; Administrative Management and Business Education. Click here for a more comprehensive listing, and to inquire directly.

Conditional Admission to Central Washington University: CWU offers Conditional Admission. If you meet all of CWU's undergraduate admission requirements except the TOEFL score, you may be conditionally admitted. In order to be fully admitted to CWU as an undergraduate, you must enroll in the UESL Program and either:

• Complete Level 5, the highest level, (minimum of B+ required in all classes) and receive strong recommendations

OR

• Receive a TOEFL score of 525 paper / 195 computer

After you apply for a specific quarter, the CWU Admissions Office will give you one year in which to meet the language requirement. As soon as the language requirement is met, you will be admitted to CWU.

UESL also has relationships with several Washington community (two-year) colleges that will accept UESL recommendations instead of TOEFL scores.

Location: Ellensburg, Washington
A safe, clean and friendly town in the
Pacific Northwest Region of the United States

Central Washington University is located in the middle of Washington State, with the Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the Columbia River to the east. We invite you to the scenic Kittitas Valley where you can enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities for any season. Come and explore our historic downtown, museums, galleries, shopping, dinning, or join us for one of our many festivals and events: The Ellensburg Rodeo, Jazz in the Valley, Kittitas County Fair, or the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering, to name a few!

We look forward to welcoming you to the University English as a Second Language Program at Central Washington University. To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you. Then complete the inquiry form, and we'll respond to you directly.