Loyola University Chicago

Low Advanced to High Advanced Levels

• Application
• Class Schedule
• Living in Chicago
• 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. The summer program offers small classes, personalized attention and intensive curriculum.

All students are placed in morning classes according to level. Students select afternoon classes (electives) according to their own interests and goals. Morning classes meet Monday through Friday; afternoon classes meet three afternoons a week and are restricted to full time students unless space permits others to be enrolled.

The morning classes are in two sections: general guidelines in speaking, listening and discussion skills, and in writing, reading and grammar skills.

The afternoon classes focus on course content that is directed toward specific goals: Success in graduate programs and professional life, or success in undergraduate college studies. Throughout the program, ESL faculty place an emphasis on understanding the cultural factors which affect language use and comprehension.

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 must take the full 10 credit hours of class: Six credits in the morning and four in the afternoon. U.S. citizens, immigrants, and those whose visas permit them to study part-time may take from three to ten credit hours.

Class Schedule

June 30 - August 8

The Summer 2008 class schedule will be announced in the spring.  Below is the Summer 2007 schedule.

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

Placement Testing

All summer ESL students must take an English placement examination before beginning classes. All placement tests are held at the Lake Shore Campus. Summer 2008 placement test dates will be announced in the spring.

To register for the exam, or to schedule an oral interview and writing assessment, call ESL at: 773.508.3880, or e-mail: esl@luc.edu. The placement decisions of ESL faculty are final.

Tuition, Fees & Books

Full-time ESL summer students take 10 credit hours of coursework over six weeks. The tuition cost per credit hour is $265 for students new to Loyola and for Loyola graduate students. Loyola undergraduates who have already registered for Loyola classes will pay the part-time rate of their respective colleges. In addition, students pay activity fees of approximately $30. Textbooks are approximately an additional $200 and must be purchased with cash or a credit card at the university bookstore.

Full-time study costs: 6 weeks/10 credit hours ($255 per credit hour)
(does not include living expenses)

*If space permits, students who are not F-1 visa students may study half- or quarter-time (Students on F-1 visas must study full-time.). International students are not eligible for financial aid from U.S. government sources. There is no aid for ESL since it is not a degree program.