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CESL ONLINE APPLICATION FORM 

Please email cesl@siu.edu for a PDF version of this application.

Student Information

Date of Birth:

(CESL applicants must be at least 18 years of age or have completed secondary school)

Gender *
Student Contact Information

(Student address in home country)

( NOTE: Agents must use the student's home address and email address. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of this application. You may enter the agency's email address in the "Agents" section below. Communication will be sent to you.)

Visa Information
Are you already in the U.S.? *
If you are already in the U.S., please indicate your Visa Type
Transfer
Are you applying to transfer to CESL from another school in the U.S.? *

Submit transfer documents - see Terms and Conditions.

Dependents
Will your spouse or children accompany you? *

If you answered YES, you need to submit the DEPENDENT I-20 REQUEST form (available for download HERE). You must also send CESL a copy of your spouse and/or child's passport and proof of relationship (marriage certificate for a spouse or birth certificate for children; translated into English). You must also show that you have additional funds in your bank account to cover the expenses for your dependents (an additional $1,000 per adult and $500 per child, per term).

Agents
Is someone helping you complete the CESL application process?*

If you answered "Yes", please provide the contact information for the person and/or agency helping you with the application process.

Application Dates

Please indicate which session(s) you plan to attend at CESL. *

*Select ALL sessions you wish to attend.

*ALL students MUST attend registration on the CHECK-IN date, followed by orientation before their first class.

This table details when study sessions are available.
TERM APPLICATION DEADLINE CHECK-IN DATE
September 1 , 2023 October 16, 2023
December 1, 2023 January 11, 2024
February 1, 2024 March 14, 2024
See "Community Engagement Program "
May 1, 2024 June 6, 2024
July 1, 2024 August 15, 2024
September 1, 2023 October 10, 2024
Education Plans

What are your plans after completing CESL?*


Where Did You Hear About CESL?

How did you learn about our CESL program?*

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