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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
Summer I 2025 June 18 June 23 August 15
Fall I 2025 August 19 August 25 October 17
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: Summer 2025

Course Dates Days Times Orientation
Effective Communications May 27 - August 4 M, T & TH 7-9:30 p.m. May 22
Fundamentals of the English Language May 27 - August 4 M, T & TH 7-9:30 p.m. May 22
TOEFL May 27 - August 4 M, T & TH 7-9:30 p.m. May 22

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
Contact the English Language Institute

Aliss Obeid, ESL Program Director