Loyola University Chicago

Advanced Levels

• Application Procedure
• Application Deadlines 
• Placement Testing
• Summer in Chicago
• Tuition, Fees & Books

Summer in Chicago is a time when students can study in the Intensive English Summer program at Loyola and also enjoy the cultural, social, and recreational opportunities that the city affords.  Loyola Beach, for example, is only a five-minute walk from the Lake Shore Campus where Loyola's summer ESL program classes are held.

The ESL Summer Program offers intensive study of all language skills, with an emphasis on academic preparation. In our small classes, students receive individual support and often develop lasting friendships with classmates and faculty. Additionally, students develop technological skills by learning how to create PowerPoint presentations and navigate Blackboard, Loyola's online course management system. Students will also expand their cultural awareness by exploring the world-class city of Chicago on class field trips.

The ESL Summer Program is designed for serious students with at least a high-intermediate level of English language skill. The ESL Program does not offer beginning level courses. All students are placed in classes according to level. Morning classes meet Monday - Thursday; afternoon classes meet Monday - Wednesday.

Students who come to the U.S. for the main purpose of studying must get an F-1 visa. International students with an F-1 visa are required to study full-time. In the summer, full-time is 3 classes: 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. U.S. citizens and immigrants may study part-time.

To create a supportive class environment, we have instituted a series of Principles and Policies for Academic Excellence to be observed in all ESL Program classes.

While studying in the ESL Program helps students prepare for degree work in English, it does not guarantee admission into a degree program. If you are interested in joining a Loyola degree program after the ESL Program, please contact  Undergraduate Admission or Graduate Enrollment for more information. Admission to a degree program requires a separate application process.

Application Procedure

 

For admission into the ESL Program, please submit the following:

 

1. ESL Online Summer Application This is the application you must use in Fall and Spring to enter the ESL Program. A separate application process is required for your degree program.

2. Non-refundable application fee of $25 in US dollars, by check or money order payable to Loyola University Chicago. The application fee can be paid upon arrival.

3. Proof of secondary or high-school completion: The Loyola ESL Program is only for adult students who have completed their secondary education. Applicants should submit a high-school diploma or a university transcript. Photocopies are acceptable.

4. Proof of English Skills Summer ESL classes are only offered at the Advanced level. Applicants may submit a grade report showing successful completion of an intermediate level English program or a score report from TOEFL or IELTS. Photocopies are acceptable.

5. A written statement: You need to write an explanation of why you want to study in the Loyola ESL Program and how it relates to your future degree goals at Loyola. The writing must be your own, without any help from teachers or friends.

6. International students who need an F-1 visa, must also submit:

• Proof of Financial Support: International students must prove that they are able to pay for the cost of the program. Please complete and submit the ESL Program Declaration of Finances.
• Copy of a valid passport.
• F-1 Visa Information

 

Submission: Documents may be scanned and emailed to esl@luc.edu, faxed to 773-508-7125, or mailed to one of the addresses below:

Mailing Addresses

U.S. Postal Service:
ESL Program
Office for International Programs
Loyola University Chicago
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626

Express Shipping:
ESL Program
Office for International Programs
Sullivan Center for Student Services
6339 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660

Application Deadlines

Session II: June 29 - August 7

New F-1 Visa Students	May 22, 2009
International Transfer Students	June 19, 2009
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents	June 23, 2009

 

Placement Testing

All summer ESL students must take an English Placement Test before classes begin. All placement tests are held at the Lake Shore Campus.

Summer 2009 English Placement Test Schedule:

• Session II: 9:30 a.m. Monday June 29

 

Tuition, Fees & Books

Full-time ESL Summer Program students take 3 courses. Each course is $810. In addition, students pay a university fee of $30. Textbooks and supplies are approximately an additional $100 and must be purchased with cash or a credit card at the university bookstore.

2009 Full-time study costs: 6 weeks/3 courses

Summer 2009 Full-time Tuition (per session)	$2,430
Summer 2009 Required University Fee ($30); books, supplies (approximately $100)	$130
Summer 2009 Estimated Total (per session)	$2,560

Note: The above price does not include housing and living expenses. Students who are interested in living on campus need to submit a separate application to the Department of Residence Life. The ESL Program does not provide housing assistance.