English as a Second Language (ESL)

Two four-week summer ESL offered in 2017!

• Session 1: June 19 to July 18, 2017 - Four weeks
• Session 1: July 17 to August 15, 2017 - Four weeks
• Students may take one or both sessions

The University of Minnesota Crookston offers two consecutive four week ESL sessions in 2017. These sessions help develop English communication and academic skills, with emphasis on university-level classroom communication. Summer sessions also introduce students to American teaching methods, culture, and techniques in order to build ability and confidence just in time for the start of fall classes!

The sessions include numerous activities and excursions. Afternoon activities are frequently scheduled during the week, and weekend excursions (including trip to Mall of America and Minneapolis!) are planned during the program. Students not only will learn a lot, but also can have some fun experiences, meeting and getting  to know American families!

The summer sessions are designed for intermediate or high-intermediate ESL students and also can be useful for advanced students. Beginning ESL classes are not available.

High school students age 16 or older may attend summer ESL sessions.

Dates

The first summer session will be held June 19 to July 18, 2017, followed by a second summer session July 17 to August 15, 2017.  Students can choose to take one or both sessions based on what best suits them.  The timing is ideal for students who will do academic study in fall semester at UMC or at many other schools! It can be attended by students who will attend only the summer session or who will enroll at UMC or another school, in fall semester.

Rates

The summer ESL sessions include numerous activities and experiences in addition to the classroom study, further enhancing your communication ability by both studying and using the language.  Costs for the program will be posted soon.

Costs of the activities and excursions are covered by the fees, as are transportation costs within the program and room and board costs.  Students and families are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from campus at the beginning and end of the session, as well as any miscellaneous spending money for students.

Weekend Excursions:

Here are the planned excursions during the session:

• Minneapolis: Mall of America, Como Zoo, Minnehaha Falls, and Walker Art Center. 2 nights stay at University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
• Itasca State Park:  Headwaters of the Mississippi River, see beautiful nature, forests, and lakes.  Daytrip.

For additional information or to apply for the program please contact: 

Summer in Minnesota is a wonderfully pleasant time, and campus is at its peak of natural beauty!!  Please come and experience it!!

UMC English Proficiency Requirement for Degree-Seeking Students

The University of Minnesota Crookston requires all non-native English speaking students to demonstrate sufficient command of the English language necessary to succeed in college level classes taught in English. This proficiency must be demonstrated either by results of the Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) or by successful completion of the high-intermediate ESL courses and recommendation of the UMC ESL Faculty.

An official report of The TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB should be sent to the Office of Admissions.

ESL Admission (Admission as Non-Degree Student)

For applicants who do not have the required English proficiency given above, the University of Minnesota Crookston offers non-degree admission to the ESL Program. A minimum IELTS overall band score of 4.0 or TOEFL iBT score of 45 is required for ESL admission.

Upon successful completion of the high-intermediate ESL courses and recommendation of the ESL faculty, academically qualified ESL students may be referred by the ESL Coordinator their academic advisor to the Office of Admissions to change from non-degree to degree seeking program status.

Only ESL students in the high-intermediate level who have no other ESL classes left to take may take a credit-bearing course approved by the ESL Coordinator or their academic advisor. ESL students in the intermediate level may take a credit-bearing class only as auditor without earning any academic credit. ESL students at any level may not take an online course.

Application for Admission

To be admitted, international students must have completed studies equivalent to those required to graduate from high school in the United States. To apply for admission, prospective international students must submit the following:

1. An application for admission - online application
2. A finances form 
3. A $30 non-refundable application fee in U.S. currency
4. Official transcripts of high school or equivalent education in the original language and in English translation unless transferring from a college or university
5. Official college transcripts in the original language and in English translation 
6. English proficiency test scores if you are from a non-English speaking nation. The University of Minnesota Crookston requires all non-native English-speaking students to demonstrate sufficient command of the English language necessary to succeed in college level classes taught in English. This proficiency must be demonstrated by results of the Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB).
7. ACT, SAT, or other standardized college entrance admission test scores (www.ets.org) if the international student is a native English language speaker. International students whose first language is English are not required to submit TOEFL scores.

Tuition and Fees

For current tuition rates and fees, please visit our Estimated Cost of Attendance section.

Laptop Computer Program

All UMC students, including ESL students, are provided college laptop computers as part of their tuition and fees. Nearly every classroom has Internet and electric power at each student seat. Wireless Internet is available throughout the campus. There is a Computer Help Desk and printers are widely available. All students are expected to write letters and papers using computers and to access the Internet for information searches as part of the learning environment. Students are required to use UMC email as the official means of communication during their enrollment at UMC. All dormitory rooms are wired for computers.

Health Insurance & Immunization Requirements

Please see Health Services website for more information.

Immigration Policies

ESL Students at the University of Minnesota Crookston with an F-1 visa must maintain full-time student status by carrying a minimum of 20 instructional contact hours (i.e., four ESL courses) per semester.

Calendars

• Academic Calendar