Continuing Students

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This information is for students who are currently taking classes at The English Language Center.

• Summer Registration Dates
• Changing Programs
• TELC Workshops
• Extra English Practice
• Getting A Student ID

For specific information for F-1 students, go to International Students.For information about Taking the TOEFL and Applying to college, go to From ESL to College. Click to view upcoming College Prep Workshops. Click for a CUNY TOEFL application.

SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES (back to top)
*Please register early because classes can close at any time.

CHANGING PROGRAMS (back to top)

If you are interested in changing to a different program, please note the following testing information and price differences.

Changing between DIP AM and DIP PM:
Re-test: No
Price Difference: Yes

Changing between DIP and NIP/EIEP: *
Re-test: Yes
Price Difference: Yes

Changing between NIP and EIEP:
Re-Test: Yes
Price Difference: Yes

Changing between Evening NIP and Saturday NIP:
Re-Test: No
Price Difference: No

* Students with I-20s please note, NIP and EIEP do not fulfill the requirements to maintain status.

TELC WORKSHOPS (back to top)

TELC offers specialized Advanced Workshops in grammar, pronunciation, listening and speaking, reading and vocabulary development, and TOEFL preparation. These workshops meet two nights a week or Saturdays for six or nine weeks. They are offered through the Non-Intensive Program.

Each term TELC also offers Workshop Services for students. These free one-hour workshops help students with important issues such as college preparation, opening a bank account, or applying to CUNY. For more information about free workshops, visit the office, Room C-354.

EXTRA ENGLISH PRACTICE (back to top)

TELC has some great opportunities for students to get extra English practice.

• Use the college computer labs during their open lab sessions.
• Go to the Listening Lab in Room C311 during open lab hours and for free movies.
• Sign up for free tutoring sessions at the new TELC Language Clinic. Go to the office, Room C354, for more information.

GETTING A STUDENT ID (back to top)

New students can get LaGuardia College photo IDs on particular dates announced at the beginning of each term. Please go to the office for information about getting an ID. College photo IDs must be validated at the ID Office C101, every spring and fall term, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. These IDs allow students to enter the library, use open computer labs, and use the pool and gym for an extra fee. Students sometimes use the IDs to get discount prices to movies, museums, and plays.