ESL Academic Calendar

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Inclement Weather: February 25, 2026

All classes starting prior to 11 a.m. will be remote. Classes after 11 a.m. will be in person. Non-essential staff should work remote until 11 a.m. then report to campus as scheduled.

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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 six 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, email your questions to esl@sacredheart.edu. 

Schedules

Intensive English (Daytime) Program

Term Orientation Start Date End Date
Spring I 2026 December 30 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

Spring 2026
Course Dates Days Times
Effective Communications Strategies January 21 - May 4 M & W 7-9:30 p.m.
Fundamentals of the English Language January 20 - April 30 T & TH 7-9:30 p.m.
TOEFL January 20 - April 30 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

Intensive English (Daytime) Program

Term Orientation Start Date End Date
Fall I 2026 August 25 August 31 October 23
Fall II 2026 October 20 October 26 December 18
Spring I 2027 December 29 January 4 February 26
Spring II 2027 February 24 March 1 April 24
Summer I 2027 April 20 April 26 June 18

ESL Evening Classes

Fall 2026
Course Dates Days Times
Effective Communications Strategies September 1-December 12 T & Th 7-9:30 p.m.
Fundamentals of the English Language August 31-December 12 M & W 7-9:30 p.m.
TOEFL September 1-December 12 T & Th 7-9:30 p.m.
Spring 2027
Course Dates Days Times
Effective Communications Strategies January 19-April 29 T & Th 7-9:30 p.m.
Fundamentals of the English Language January 20-May 3 M & W 7-9:30 p.m.
TOEFL January 19-April 29 T & Th 7-9:30 p.m.
Contact the English Language Institute

Aliss Obeid, ESL Program Director

Martire Center E354 & E355
Email esl@sacredheart.edu
Phone 475-225-0803