E-mail this pageE.S.L. (English as a Second Language) Program at SUNY Plattsburgh
Academic Admission Requirements
Plattsburgh accepts students based upon their academic achievements, English language proficiency, and financial documentation. Students must provide academic records from their previous school(s). A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 540 paper-based (207 computer-based) will allow you to enroll in academic courses. Those with a lower score may enroll in the English Bridge Program (1/2 E.S.L. and 1/2 academic course load). TOEFL scores must not be more than 2 years old.
If your native language is not English, we require the TOEFL or any of the standards outlined below to measure your English proficiency. A TOEFL score between 450 and 539 paper-based (or between 133 and 206 computer-based) would enable you to enroll in our E.S.L. Bridge Program. Achieving a score of 540 paper-based or above (207 computer-based) would allow you to go directly into full-time study without any additional E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) courses.
E.S.L. Bridge Program
You may gain concurrent admission to the E.S.L. Bridge and Academic programs where you will study English and possibly additional entry-level academic courses, if approved by the director of I.S.S. The E.S.L. Bridge Program thus allows you to satisfy the English language requirement for regular admission by successfully completing 1 or 2 semesters of the undergraduate E.S.L. Bridge Program, as specified by the director of the International Student Services.
Plattsburgh sponsors the English Bridge Program to help students improve their English language skills. Students take noncredit E.S.L. courses during the academic year while also taking some academic, credit-bearing courses to fulfill degree requirements.
The E.S.L. courses develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to a level commensurate with university academic studies. These classes will help students improve their grammatical accuracy, essay-writing skills, and research skills. They will also enhance their TOEFL test results. Students will learn how to speak American English with confidence. We are fully dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals at SUNY Plattsburgh. We will monitor your progress on a regular basis to ensure your successful achievement. Contact the International Student Services for more details.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the E.S.L. English Bridge Progam, please contact
Dr. Steve Gras, Coordinator
Office: Learning Center, Feinberg 103
Phone: (518) 564-2262
E-mail: steven.gras@plattsburgh.edu
Vickie Ellis
Secretary
Office: Learning Center, Feinberg 103
Phone: (518) 564-2612
E-mail: vickie.ellis@plattsburgh.edu