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Calendar & Class Schedule

The Academic Year

Schedules are similar from one semester to another; courses are divided into skill levels dependent on enrollment numbers in any given course. The schedule and semester calendar for the current semester is shown below for reference. For details on specific courses see the course descriptions on our Academic Program page.

Important Dates for Summer and Fall 2012 

May 14-30Summer Session I registration Click here for summer schedules.
May 31Summer Session Placement Test, 9 a.m., MCR #204
June 4 - July 5Summer Seesion I classes
June 18-July 6Summer Session II registration
July 9 - Aug 18Summer Session II classes
August 6-20Fall 2012 Semester registration
August 21Placement Test: 9 a.m., MCR 219 (attendance required)
August 24New student orientation: 10 a.m., MCR 219 (attendance required)
August 27First day of fall semester classes
Returning student orientation: 3 p.m., MCR 203 (attendance required)

TENTATIVE Fall 2012 Semester ESL Class Schedule : Aug 27 - Dec 7, 2012

 Monday/WednesdayTuesday/Thursday

Period #1
McReynolds

Grammar I (ESL 120)
8:30 - 10:10 a.m. (3 hrs/week)

Pronunciation I (ESL 185)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (2 hrs/week)

 

Grammar II (ESL 220)
8:30 - 10:10 a.m. (3 hrs/week)

Pronunciation II (ESL 285)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (2 hrs/week)

Period #2
McReynolds

Writing I (ESL 130)
10:20 a.m. - 12 p.m. (3 hrs/week)

Reading & Vocabulary I (ESL 145)
9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. (4 hrs/week)

 

Writing II (ESL 230)
10:20 a.m. - 12 p.m. (3 hrs/week)

Reading & Vocabulary II (ESL 245)
9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. (4 hrs/week)

Period #3
McReynolds

Speaking & Listening I (ESL 110)
1 - 2:40 p.m. (6 hrs/week)

Speaking & Listening I (ESL 110)
1 - 2:40 p.m. (6 hrs/week)

 

Speaking & Listening II (ESL 210)
1 - 2:40 p.m. (6 hrs/week)

Speaking & Listening II (ESL 210)
1 - 2:40 p.m. (6 hrs/week)

2:45 - 4:00 p.m.

TOEFL & Pronunciation Language Lab
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

 TOEFL & Pronunciation Language Lab
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Click here for a printable schedule. Schedule may change based on final student enrollment and placement levels. A textbook list will be provided at the student orientation.

Non F-1 Students/Residents

Non F-1 students may register for just one or any number of the available classes. Fall and Spring semester courses are $460 each. Concepts and Practices courses are optional and the cost is $75. (Fees are subject to change.)

Students must make an appointment prior to January 10, 2010 to register for classes. For registration and other inquiries please contact us by telephone or email in the upper left menu of this page.

Saturday and Evening ESL Classes

ESL classes in the evenings and on Saturdays are also available; courses typically last six weeks and have flexible starting dates.  A minimum number of students is required in order for these classes to be scheduled. Please contact the ESL Coordinator for more information at 931-221-6270.

A schedule for evening and Saturday morning classes is available; click here for details.

ESL Classes at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN

ESL classes are also offered at the Renaissance Center in Dickson; courses typically last six weeks and have flexible starting dates.  A minimum number of students is required in order for these classes to be scheduled. Please contact the ESL Coordinator for more information at 931-221-6270.

Inclement Weather

ESL Institute class will be canceled if APSU is closed due to inclement weather or emergency. University closing information is available at the APSU web site, www.apsu.edu, and at
(931) 221-7011.

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