UScampus - Language and Culture Summer Programs of the Saginaw Valley State University

2007 American Education Fair

School Profile

SVSU is located just outside Saginaw, Michigan, on a modern, quiet, safe and secure campus.
The University is just a 10-minute drive from the MBS (Saginaw, Michigan) Airport.
SVSU has over 9,000 students, with over 80 programs of study.
SVSU is located a few hours drive from Detroit, Mackinac Island, and any other point of interest in the lower Michigan peninsula.
Saginaw is approximately a 5-hour drive from Toronto, Ontario, Niagara Falls, and Chicago, Illinois.

About the Program

The English Language Program at Saginaw Valley State University offers full-time, intensive English language training for students who need to improve English language ability. English Language Program (ELP) courses are designed to prepare students for enrolling in academic courses and prepare students for the TOEFL® exam, as well as general English use. ELP students receive academic and personal advisement and full use of SVSU's campus facilities.

Summer programs involve weekly trips to local areas as well as tourist sites such as Chicago, Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth and Niagra Falls.

The ELP Features:

24 Class Hours per Week
15 Students Maximum per Class
6 Intakes per Year
Professional Faculty
Extracurricular Activities
Conversation Partners
Institutional TOEFL® Test

Courses are taught by qualified and experienced English language instructors who hold Master's degrees. The English Language Program (ELP) offers four levels of instruction (beginner, low intermediate, high intermediate, and advanced) in the following subject areas:

          Listening and Speaking (8 hours/week)
          Reading and Writing (8 hours/week)
          Grammar & Usage (8 hours/week)
          Friday Workshops (2 hours/week on Pronunciation, Culture, TOEFL, etc.)

In addition, students use SVSU's language laboratory and ELP computer laboratory facilities during class sessions and associated lab times. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:50 pm. Classes are small (maximum class size is 15 students) and faculty members are available after class to assist with individual needs.

Language learning does not occur in the classroom alone. Students practice English throughout the campus. ELP students have full access to all the University facilities, including the library, the Ryder Physical Education Center, the Student Health Center, and all student organizations and activities. Summer ELP programs include biweekly trips to local areas of interest and optional trips to Chicago, Toronto and Niagara Falls.

On Arrival to SVSU:

ELP staff will meet you at the MBS (Saginaw, Michigan) Airport and assist your settling in housing. ELP staff also assists students with opening bank accounts, shopping, and orientation to the SVSU and Saginaw communities.

Projected Costs for 2007

Estimated Costs	7-week Sessions	Semester (15 weeks)
Tuition	$1,999	$3,998
Housing	$800	$2,150
Meals	$350	$700
Insurance	$125	$279
Miscellaneous	$500	$1,000
Total Costs	$3,774	$8,477

Cost per Credit	$333.00
Average Tuition per week	$286.00
Average Total Cost per week	$540.00

The English Language Program has 6 7-week sessions throughout the year.

Session	Arrival Date	Orientation Begins	Classes Begin	Exams End
Spring	May 8,2007	May 10, 2007	May 14, 2007	June 29, 2007
Summer	June 27, 2007	June 28, 2007	July 2, 2007	August 16, 2007

The mission of the English Language Program is to provide quality intensive English instruction and academic preparation to non-native speakers of English who are seeking to enroll at an institution of higher education in the United States.

The English Language Program is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP).

		Contact:	Office of International Programs
		Address:	7400 Bay Road
			University Center, MI 48710
		Phone:	989-964-4473
		Fax:	989-964-6066
		E-mail:	oip@svsu.edu
		Web Site:	http://www.svsu.edu/oip

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