English as a Second Language Program - Apply for Fall 2008

Procedure for ESL Enrollment/Emory Employees/Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

You can apply for enrollment in an ESL class as a Special Standing Student if you are an Emory employee and

• have a regular (not temporary) position at Emory University
• meet the eligibility requirements (*) for receiving the Courtesy Scholarship Benefit (**) provided to Emory employees through Human Resources; this benefit pays your tuition for up to 5 credits per semester. The ESL Program offers predominantly 4-credit courses; thus, you could take one course per semester. If you register for a class without the Courtesy Scholarship benefit, you will be charged for a 4-credit Graduate School class.
• If you have worked at Emory less than one year, you can still meet the eligibility requirements for an ESL class since you need ESL for your job responsibilities. You will need to submit an HR Employment Waiver Form signed by your supervisor or Department Head. A copy of this form can be provided to you by the ESL Program.
• (**) If you do not have a postdoctoral, teaching or research position, you will be taxed (by the Internal Revenue Service) for tuition benefits. Please check with Human Resources for specific information on this taxation policy.

The deadline for receiving application forms for Fall 2008 courses is June 30, 2008. All forms must be delivered to Heather Boldt (101 N. Decatur Bldg). Since space is limited, you should apply early. Special requests after June 30 may be permitted; contact Grace Canseco, Director/ESL Program (grace.canseco@emory.edu)

1. Permission:

Email Heather Boldt (heather.boldt@emory.edu) requesting permission to enroll in an ESL class (include your full name, department/program, address, phone number, and supervisor's name).

2. Proof of Courtesy Scholarship Eligibility:

You must provide a copy of your courtesy scholarship eligibility page from People Soft along with your application forms. You can find this page at www.finance. emory.edu. Follow these links: People Soft > Benefits Information > Educational Benefit Program > First-Time Applicants/Employee > Continue to Projected Eligibility (Next you will find the page that shows if you are eligible to take a 4-credit class with the tuition paid. Print this page and attach to your ESL Information Sheet.)

3. Application Forms:

Complete the ESL Information Sheet (contact Heather Boldt or check the ESL website for this form) and the Special Standing Application Form. Make sure you attach a copy of your visa papers to the Special Standing Application Form.

4. Courtesy Scholarship Application Process:

Upon approval of your Special Standing Application, you must apply for the Courtesy Scholarship benefit ONLINE.*

5. English Language Assessment:

Before registering for a class, you must take the Emory Speaking and Writing Placement Assessment on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Please note that you must score 2.0 and above on the speaking assessment to enroll in a speaking class, and you must score 4.0 and above to enroll in a writing class. Beginning-level courses are not offered. Contact the ESL Testing Director, Alan Forsyth (alan.forsyth@emory.edu), if you have questions about the assessment.

6. Advising:

After receiving scores on the Assessment, you will meet with an ESL instructor on Thursday, August 7 to be advised into an ESL class. Fall 2008 classes will begin on September 8.

For questions, contact: Healther Boldt, 101 N. Decatur Bldg, heather.boldt@emory.edu (404 727-8075)