Summer Intensive English Program

Learn English Over the Summer

SIEP 2025

Our three and six-week sessions are designed for undergraduates, graduate students, exchange students, and working professionals seeking to improve their academic English skills amongst other learners from all over the globe. Our program has a history of success and will help you develop the skills, fluency, and confidence you need to communicate effectively in English.

Application Deadlines:

International Students - Mid-March (to help complete the VISA process)
Domestic Students - May 1st

Six Week Sessions

Important Program Dates
- June 19: arrival at Syracuse
- August 4: depart from New York City and return home
Curriculum
- Curriculum is focused on English language and North American cultural immersion
- Students have classes five days a week for 4-5 hours a day
- Language immersion activities and experiences with local native speakers
Trips
- Niagara Falls
- Thousand Islands
- Destiny USA Mall
- New York City
What’s included
- Dorm room on campus
- All on campus meals
- Transportation for trips
- Hotel accommodation on trip to NYC
- 6 college credits
Program Price
- $7,500

*Flights & off-campus meals not included.

Three Week Sessions

Program arrival and departure dates
- July 10: arrival at Syracuse
- August 4: depart from New York City and return home
Curriculum
- Curriculum is focused on English language and North American cultural immersion
- Students have classes five days a week for 4-5 hours a day
- Language immersion activities and experiences with local native speakers
Trips
- Thousand Islands
- Destiny USA Mall
- New York City
What’s included
- Dorm room on campus
- All on campus meals
- Transportation for trips
- Hotel accommodation on trip to NYC
- 3 college credits
Program Price
- $4,500

*Flights & off-campus meals not included.

Why SUNY Oswego?

Life on campus: staying at the beautiful lakeside campus is fun & exciting, full of friends and things to do.
Immerse yourself in English! Practice your English skills in a small college town setting.
Gain confidence in your English skills from our experienced teachers.
Make new friends from around the globe. Our students hail from South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Explore! See the bright lights of New York City, marvel at the natural beauty of Upstate New York, and discover the playground of America's industrialists in the Thousand Islands.

What Will You Study

Classes meet four hours each weekday and focus on:

The four skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Grammar.
Pronunciation.
Intercultural Communication.

Placement and Evaluation

At the start of the program, students will be given an institutional TOEFL exam with the oral and written components to determine proficiency levels. Based upon test results, students will be placed in:

beginner
intermediate
or advanced level classes

Throughout the program students will be given daily homework assignments, quizzes, projects, and finals to assess progress and proficiency.

Practice English Beyond The Classroom

Students may participate in optional tutoring sessions scheduled in the afternoons as well as a conversation hour in the evening.
Students are encouraged to participate in activities on campus, in the Oswego community, and in the surrounding area to further enhance learning opportunities.
Practice English and experience American culture with day trips to the farmers' market, Syracuse, the local Independence celebrations, and more.

“Our residents really enjoy welcoming the students into their homes and helping them to practice their language skills. It is remarkable to watch the exchanges and connections formed in a relatively short period of time.”

Cheryl Cullinan

Director of Activities at Bishop’s Commons

Dates

6 week program:

June 19, Arrival at Syracuse
June 28, Niagara Falls trip
July 4-6, Independence Day Celebration
July 13, Destiny USA Scavenger Hunt
July 19, Thousand Islands
July 26-27, Oswego Harborfest
August 1, Last day of class, Program Celebration
August 2-4, New York City
August 4, depart from New York City and return home

3 week program:

July 10, Arrival at Syracuse
July 13, Destiny USA Scavenger Hunt
July 19, Thousand Islands
July 26-27, Oswego Harborfest
August 1, Last day of class, Program Celebration
August 2-4, New York City
August 4, depart from New York City and return home

Cost Breakdown

6 week program: Students can earn 6 college credits*

Tuition	$2,500.00
Res Life/Housing	$1450.00
Dining	$1500.00
Fees	$650.00
Personnel	$700.00
Trips	$700.00
Total	$7500.00

3 week program: Students can earn 3 college credits*

Tuition	$1250.00
Res Life/Housing	$800.00
Dining	$800.00
Fees	$400.00
Personnel	$700.00
Trips	$550.00
Total	$4500.00

*Contact the Program Manager For More Information

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Accommodations

Students will stay in a campus residence hall. The residence hall has a game room, coin operated laundry and vending machines. Each room is designed for two students and is fully furnished including towels and bedsheets as well as a room refrigerator to share. On campus meals are included as part of the program.

Travel

Students are expected to fly into the Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, New York. The airport is 50 minutes away from the campus. Flight costs are not included in the program fee. SUNY Oswego will provide transportation to and from the airport on a reserved bus on specified dates and times.

SUNY Oswego is conveniently located to many exciting and historical destinations in New York State. A highlight of our program is the travel that is built into your schedule.

You will experience the bright lights, culture, and entertainment that New York City offers.
Niagara Falls will thrill you with it's beauty and energy.
The Thousand Islands will leave you breathless as you explore the St. Lawrence River and the summer playground of many of America's early industrialists.

Learn More About Oswego Learn More About Trips

Register & Pay

Step 1- Register and pay the $150.00 registration fee

This registration fee is not an additional cost (non-refundable after May 31st), it will be applied toward the total program cost.

Step 2 - Complete Forms

In order to confirm your registration, SUNY Oswego must receive the Release & Indemnification and the Insurance, Photo Release, Roommate Selection, and Dietary Restrictions forms as soon as possible.

These forms are available through your application on SLATE.

Step 3 - Set up your Laker ID

The SUNY Oswego Registrar's office will email you instructions for setting up a Laker ID. You will need this ID to upload your immunization records and complete your health history and meningitis fact sheet form.

Step 4 - Download and Complete the Immunization Form

You can download and complete our Immunization Form. Your nurse at school or doctor can fill it out. You can also use the standard immunization letter your school has. It has to be in English and it has to cover all shots required in our form. The Immunization Form is uploaded in Step 5.

DOWNLOAD THE IMMUNIZATION FORM

Step 5 - Complete the Health History Form and Upload your Immunization Record

You will be redirected to Health Services at SUNY Oswego. You will need your Laker ID to login. Locate the upload tab to submit your immunization record. Locate the forms tab to complete the Health History form.

Mary Walker Health Center Patient Portal

Step 6 - Pay the Balance of your Program Fee

Pay the remaining balance of your program cost. The program payment link will be emailed to you after you pay the application fee. You must pay off the full balance by May 9th, 2025.

Office

Division of Extended Learning

337 Sheldon Hall
Oswego, NY 13126

Contact

Phone: 315-312-2270
Email: [email protected]

Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday