All non-native English speaking graduate students will be required
to take a language placement examination upon their arrival on
campus. Based on the results of the exam, students may be required
to enroll in one or more English as a Second Language (ESL) courses
in addition to their required course work. ESL courses in writing,
reading, listening comprehension and speaking/pronunciation are
offered during the fall and spring terms. (This requirement is
in addition to the TOEFL requirement described in the Application
Instructions section.)
All international students with teaching assistantships (TAs) are required
to attend a one-week orientation program, where they are evaluated individually
in language and communication skills before beginning course work. Based on
this evaluation, TAs may be required to enroll in one or more of the ESL courses.
