ESL Academic Calendar
Notification
Open House This Weekend!
Join us Sunday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. to explore our beautiful campus and discover the many opportunities waiting for you at SHU. Can’t make it this weekend? Our final Open House is on Nov. 16
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ESL Intensive English Program (IEP) & Part-Time/Daytime Program
All new F-1 student visa applicants: Applications and all required documents must be submitted 6 weeks prior to orientation. This is to allow you enough time to apply and obtain your student visa.
US Citizens, Permanent Residents, F-1 Transfer students and visitors on other visa categories: Applications may be accepted up to one week prior to orientation, depending on your status and travel dates.
For questions about application requirements and deadlines, contact us at esl@sacredheart.edu.
| Term | Orientation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II 2025 | October 14 | October 20 | December 12 |
| Spring I 2026 | Online (TBD) | January 5 | February 27 |
| Spring II 2026 | February 24 | March 2 | April 24 |
| Summer I 2026 | April 21 | April 27 | June 19 |
ESL Evening Classes: 2025-2026
Fall 2025
| Course | Dates | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Communications Strategies | August 25 - December 8 | M & W | 7-9:30 p.m. |
| Fundamentals of the English Language | August 26 - December 9 | T & TH | 7-9:30 p.m. |
| TOEFL | August 26 - December 9 | T & TH | 7-9:30 p.m. |
Spring 2026
| Course | Dates | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Communications Strategies | January 12 - April 27 | M & W | 7-9:30 p.m. |
| Fundamentals of the English Language | January 13 - April 28 | T & TH | 7-9:30 p.m. |
| TOEFL | January 12 - April 27 | T & TH | 7-9:30 p.m. |
Summer 2026
| Course | Dates | Days | Times | Orientation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Communications Strategies | May 26 - July 30 | M, T & TH | 7-9:30 p.m. | May 21 |
| TOEFL | May 26 - July 30 | M, T & TH | 7-9:30 p.m. | May 21 |
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