We look forward to receiving your application!
To learn about the ESL Program, review the program's web section. If you have questions about the visa application process, please review the information on our Immigration Information page. Please contact Theresa Howlett with questions about applying to the ESL program: howlett@gonzaga.edu.
Application Checklist
Before we can process your application and send your I-20, we must have the following application materials. All application materials should be submitted through the online application system.
- A completed ESL Application form (click link below).
- A copy of your passport.
- Evidence of English training: transcripts that show English coursework OR an English test score such as Duolingo, iTEP, TOEFL, or IELTS.
- A Financial Declaration signed by the person responsible for your educational expenses.
- A supporting bank statement in the name of the person who signed the Financial Declaration. For sponsored students, please submit a financial guarantee letter from sponsoring organization or embassy.
For students transferring from another ESL program, please submit official transcripts or grade reports from your current institution.
Application Deadlines
Click the ESL Program Calendar for more details about the ESL Program dates and schedule.
Application deadline: July 1, 2021Suggested date of arrival: August 25, 2021 |
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| August 26 |
New student orientation |
| August 27 | New student orientation |
| August 30 | New student orientation |
| August 31 | Classes begin - mandatory immigration check in |
| September 6 | Labor Day - No Classes |
| October 19 | Last day of classes |
Application deadline: September 22, 2021Suggested date of arrival: October 19, 2021 |
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| October 20 |
New student orientation |
| October 21 | New student orientation |
| October 22 | New student orientation |
| October 25 | Founders' Day – No Classes |
| October 26 | Classes begin - mandatory immigration check in |
| November 24 - 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday- No Classes |
| December 16 | Last day of classes, ELC End of Semester Celebration |
Application deadline: December 7, 2021Suggested date of arrival: January 5, 2022 |
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| January 6 |
New student orientation |
| January 7 | New student orientation |
| January 10 | New student orientation |
| January 13 | Classes begin - mandatory immigration check in |
| January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes |
| February 7 | Faculty Curriculum Day - No Classes |
| February 14 | Presidents' Day Holiday - No Classes |
| March 4 | Last day of classes |
Application deadline: February 10, 2022Suggested date of arrival: March 13, 2022 |
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| March 14 |
New student orientation |
| March 15 | New student orientation |
| March 16 | New student orientation |
| March 17 | Classes begin - mandatory immigration check in |
| April 15 | Easter Holiday - No Classes |
| April 18 | Easter Holiday - No Classes |
| May 6 | Last day of classes, ELC End of Semester Celebration |
Program Dates will become available at a later date.