Who can apply for admission?
As a part of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, CESL is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Admission is open to individuals who are willing to apply themselves to the demanding language-learning program, who have attained the age of eighteen or completed secondary schooling, and who have adequate resources to cover their expenses (CESL charges and living expenses) for the entire period of study at CESL.
How can you get an application form?
Request application forms by emailing cesl@siu.edu, or sending a letter to the address below. You can also complete part of the application on-line, or download the application in PDF format, by following the links below.
The completed application form (include forms done on-line) must be accompanied by:
- The completed financial statement.
- A non-refundable application charge in the form of a check, draft, or money order (not currency) payable to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale ($35.00).
- A transcript of your academic records.
Mailing Address: Director, CESL
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4518, USA.CESL application form (Acrobat Reader Required - See Bottom of Page)
On-line application form
You can submit your personal information directly through the on-line form. For your on-line application to be processed, you will still need to mail the financial statement, application charge, and transcript of academic records.
The PDF Form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free product. Click the image below to download it.
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