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Culturally Engaged
CELCIS offers several cultural, recreational and volunteer opportunities to help international students engage with the campus and local community.
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Meet Shaikha
CELCIS alumna, Shaikh Al Arwahi, tells us about her experience at CELCIS before studying Geophysics at Western Michigan University.
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Preparing for the future
Students take first steps toward their future by studying English at CELCIS.
Get started at CELCIS
The Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) offers intensive English language courses online or in-person at Western Michigan University.
Why study at CELCIS?
- The CELCIS curriculum teaches students valuable skills such as research, writing, and presenting that will help students succeed in the university.
- Students who complete CELCIS are admitted directly into the university, and are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score for admission.
- Students who are enrolled in the Pathway Program (beginning Spring 2020) will be able to take both ESL and some University courses, and upon the completion of the Pathway II will be eligible for unrestricted admission to undergraduate academic programs.
- Full-time faculty have master’s degrees in ESL, linguistics or a related field.
- Most CELCIS graduates go on to study in WMU undergraduate or graduate programs.
- CELCIS offers online or in-person ESL courses.
Learn more
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5 levels of intensive language instruction
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45 years of teaching English to international students
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70% of CELCIS graduates go on to study at WMU
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15:1 student to faculty ratio
News
Announcements
CELCIS offers online and in-person instruction.
July 7
CELCIS offers in-person and online instruction. Advising services will be offered by appointment and virtually.
- For questions about your current classes: email your CELCIS instructor.
- For advising services: contact Christie Bierlein (Assistant Manager) at christie.bierlein@wmich.edu.
- For other inquiries: email celcis-info@wmich.edu.
Due to the fluid nature of COVID-19, operational adjustments may need to be made based on state and local guidance. Keep up-to-date on the University’s response to COVID-19 at wmich.edu/covid-19 and WMU's Safe Return Plan.
Study ESL Online or In-person
May 1
CELCIS offers in-person or online ESL courses. CELCIS helps students meet English proficiency requirements while studying on the WMU campus or while studying online in their home country. Apply now!
CELCIS students create videos highlighting campus locations
May 4
CELCIS students filmed videos using their smartphones for an assignment in their Advanced Speaking & Listening class. The students chose their subjects from a list of venues around the university. The teams were made up of students from Papua-Indonesia, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.