11-week Intensive English Language Program (IELP)

PSU's Intensive English Language Program (IELP) offers English language (ESL) classes designed for:

• Students seeking admission to PSU, or to other U.S. universities and colleges at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
  
• Students (age 17 or older), adults, and professionals who are seeking to improve their general English skills for travel, work, or personal enrichment.

5 levels of classes are offered (and one introductory level as needed)

Most students enroll as full-time students. However part-time language study is also possible.

Classes can be taken for credit or non-credit.

Length of Study and Dates

IELP classes follow PSU's quarter-based term system and academic calendar:

• Classes during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms are 11 weeks long.
  
• An 8-week condensed program is offered in the Summer.

Students can enter the IELP at the beginning of any term.

PSU Credit

Students who apply for admission to PSU, and are admitted or "conditionally" admitted by the PSU Admissions Office may enroll in IELP courses for university credit. Students apply directly to the PSU Office of Admissions.

Each IELP core class is 3 credits. The Introduction to University Life requirement and all elective classes are 2 credits. These credits can be applied as general education credits toward an undergraduate degree at PSU. Credit for ESL classes (LING 110-199) is issued by PSU's Applied Linguistics Department.

Non-credit

Students who wish to study only English, and who are not pursing an academic degree at PSU can apply to the IELP directly and take English (ESL) classes on a non-credit basis.

Full-time Enrollment

Students wishing to enroll full-time and students in F-1 visa status (both credit and non-credit) required to enroll full-time in the IELP take:

• 18 hours per week / 5 classes (14 credits) per term.

Part-time enrollment (one or two courses per term)

No admission is necessary for part time students.

Depending on your visa/immigration status, students may enroll in one or two classes per term. If you have questions about your visa status and enrollment requirements, please contact the IELP international student advisor Michele Miller.

New part-time students wishing to enroll part-time should contact the IELP Office and sign up for the placement test.