Part Time Graduate University Track

Pathway Program

CESL's Graduate University Track Pathway Program (levels 8 & 9) at the University of Arizona provides graduate-bound students with advanced-level English courses, which are specifically designed to prepare them for the rigors of graduate-level course work. In addition to their ESL courses, students in the Graduate U-track Pathway sit in on a UA graduate course in their intended field of study (with department approval) and receive support from a CESL instructor.

Contact our admission team (cesl@email.arizona.edu) if you have questions about Graduate U-Track Pathway classes.

Program Details

Cost of Program

Initial Application fee

$30.00 (non-refundable)

Total Program Costs

Case Studies (University Track)

Costs	51-55 Hours
CESL Tuition	$1050
Technology Fee	$20
Application Fee	$30
Total	$1100.00

Advanced Listening & Speaking

Costs	40-44 Hours
CESL Tuition	$850
Technology Fee	$20
Application Fee	$30
Total	$900

Critical & Creative Thinking

Costs	30-34 Hours
CESL Tuition	$650
Technology Fee	$20
Application Fee	$30
Total	$700

Admissions Requirements

Graduate University Track Pathway applicants who have not taken courses in CESL's IEP must provide a recognized English language exam score from within 2 years of intended enrollment date (see below)
Graduate-bound IEP applicants who do well enough on CESL’s placement exam may place directly into the Graduate or A-Track Pathway.

Current CESL students attending level 7, the last level in the Intensive English Program:

Please refer to the policies in the current CESL Student Handbook.

Returning CESL Students:

Applicants who are returning students that have not yet completed level 7 may take CESL’s placement test for direct entry into one of these tracks.
If an applicant does not earn a sufficient score on CESL’s placement exam, s/he will be placed into the appropriate level of the IEP.

RECOGNIZED ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAMS

A score sheet from one of the following tests indicating that the prospective exchange visitor has taken the test within the past two years and obtained at least the minimum score indicated.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT)
- Minimum Score: 59
- Website: TOEFL iBT
International English language Testing System (IELTS)
- Minimum Score: 5.5
- Website: IELTS
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Minimum Score: B1+ / B2
- Website: Cambridge Assessment

FAQ

What do I need to enter the Graduate University Track Pathway (Grad U-Track Pathway)?
You need to have a qualifying TOEFL or IELTS score. See the CESL Placement Table for more information.

Will I take university classes?
As a Grad U-Track Pathway student, you will have the opportunity to observe a course in your intended major as part of CESL’s University Seminar class. Though you will not receive university credit for classes attended, this is a good way to see what graduate courses in the US are like, as well as to establish relationships with professors.

How long is each level?
8 weeks

How long will it take to finish my U-Track Pathway studies?
CESL recommends students study in the program for 2 sessions (1 semester).

How do I enter UA from the Grad U-Track Pathway?
Students who perform well in the Grad U-Track Pathway can receive CESL’s English Language Endorsement. This replaces the TOEFL or IELTS and is accepted by most graduate programs at UA.

Can I use CESL’s endorsement at another university?
CESL’s English Language Endorsement is for UA admission only. Contact CESL if you would like to find out more about graduate endorsement.

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Center for English as a Second Language

Part Time Graduate University Track

Program Details

Initial Application fee

Total Program Costs

Case Studies (University Track)

Advanced Listening & Speaking

Critical & Creative Thinking

Current CESL students attending level 7, the last level in the Intensive English Program:

Returning CESL Students:

Have any questions? Contact us below:

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Program Details

Initial Application fee

Total Program Costs

Case Studies (University Track)

Advanced Listening & Speaking

Critical & Creative Thinking

Current CESL students attending level 7, the last level in the Intensive English Program:

Returning CESL Students:

Have any questions? Contact us below: