Classes & Services for English Language Learners

(Students, Parents, Community Members, etc.)

International Students:

• International Programs: (222 Boucke, 865-6348, http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/)

Offers help with the following:

• Immigration Matters

• Financial Issues

• Academic and Personal Counseling (excludes help with registration)

• Assistance with I-9 (Employment forms)

• Will assign a 9-digit PSU ID # (not an official SSN), but can assist with getting official SSN (Social Security Number)
  

• Do not directly offer support with speaking, writing or communication

• Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (305 Sparks, 865-7365, http://lals.la.psu.edu/)

Offers the following:

• ESL Courses such as ESL 004, 015, 114G for any undergraduates

• ESL Courses for Teaching Assistants (ESL 115G, 117G, and 118G)

• ESL Courses for Graduate Students (ESL 116G, LING 497G)
  

• University Learning Centers (220 Boucke, 7 Sparks, http://www.ulc.psu.edu)

Offers the following:

• Writing assistance via the Undergraduate Writing Center (219 Boucke; drop in or call 863-3240 for an appointment with an ESL writing specialist)
• Language listening audio tapes, books and AV equipment at the Sparks Learning Center
  

• The Center for Excellence in Writing (206 Boucke, 865-9243, http://www..psu.edu/cew/grad/)

Offers the following:

• Writing assistance for graduate students via the Graduate Writing Center (111-L Kern, 865-8021, http://www.psu.edu/cew/grad/gwc/)
  
• Writing workshops for ESL graduate students (contact gradthesis@psu.edu, 865-5448, to enroll)

• Student Insurance Office (320 Grange Bldg. 865-7467)

Offers the following:

• Assistance with applying for and receiving Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Community Members:

• Continuing and Distance Education (Outreach, 301 Boucke, 865-7550, http://www.outreach.psu.edu/IntensiveEnglish/)

• Classes via the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) (fee/tuition required)

• Optimal IECP courses for non-English speaking degree-seeking students or their spouses

• International Hospitality Council (222 Boucke, 863-3927, http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/ihcprograms.html)

• Conversation Partners Program which matches English and non-English speakers

• Friendship Programs matches community families/persons with international families/persons

• Friendship Programs for classrooms

• International Speakers Program

• Survival English Classes

• Income Tax Assistance

• The Schreyer Honors College (10 Atherton Hall, 863-2635, http://www.scholars.psu.edu/)

Offers the following:

• S.P.E.A.K. –English tutoring and learning program for adults and children

• The Mid-State Literacy Council (204 Calder Way #306, State College, 238-1809, http://www.vicon.net/~mslc3/)

• Free and Confidential assistance with Speaking and Writing English

• Park Forest Baptist Church (3030 Carnegie St., State College, 867-5147)

Offers the following:

• FREE English classes for community members

• Centre Furnace Mansion (1001 E. College Ave., State College, 238-1134)

Offers the following:

• An English-Speaking Union “English in Action” for Adult Community members

• State College Area Community Education Center (411 S. Fraser St. 231-1062)

Offers the following:

• FREE beginner and Intermediate (day/evening) English courses for community members

• Advanced English courses for a fee

• Driver’s License and Driver Training Centers

• Photo ID Center, Pleasant Gap, PA (359-4446)

• Maefield Driver Training (210 Norle St. 238-2210)