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How do I apply?
Harold Washington College is an open-admission institution. To enroll in one of our courses, follow the steps below.
Step 1 - ROOM 101 - ADMISSIONS: Complete HWC application form and obtain student ID number.
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Step 2 - ROOM 106 - INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS:
Speak to Ms. Yolanda Townsend to get permission to take placement test.
Monday through Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Immigrant and international students entering Harold Washington College for the first time need to take a placement test before registering for classes. The placement test has 3 parts: a multiple choice test, a written test and an oral interview.
Step 3 - ROOM 402 - PLACEMENT TEST: Take a multiple choice and writing test.
Testing times are the following:
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- Please come to Room 402 at least 15 minutes before testing begins.
- Bring your student ID number, a picture id, a pen and 2 pencils.
~ Steps 1, 2, & 3 take at least 2 hours to complete ~
Step 4 - ROOM 106 A - ORAL INTERVIEW AND PLACEMENT: Meet with Ms. Jane Flottmeyer for an oral interview and course placement.
Step 5 - ROOM 101 - ADVISING OFFICE: See an advisor to register for your classes.
*Please note that office hours and testing times may change.
How do I know which ESL level and course to sign up for?
All students who enter our ESL program take a placement test in order to assess which level is best for them. The test consists of multiple-choice grammar questions, a writing task, and a short interview. There is no charge to take the test.
What about my visa or I-20?
Please check the International Student Office webpage, http://hwc.ccc.edu/isoffice.asp?section=admit&navpage=istud, or call, write, or visit Yolanda Townsend in the International Student Office, Room 106, Telephone: (312) 553-6004, ytownsend@ccc.edu.
How much does it cost?
Please check the City Colleges of Chicago District website for current tuition and fee information. http://www.ccc.edu/admissions/tuition.shtml
What types of support and facilities do you offer?
Our multi-media lab on the 3rd floor has up-to-date computers with current language learning software, Internet access, audio and visual learning equipment, and is staffed by students and teachers to offer help and support. The Tutoring Center on the 4th floor and the Writing Lab on the 11th floor offer free tutoring and help with papers. Harold Washington College also has a library and other computer labs.
Can I take other college courses in addition to ESL courses?
Based on their level of English and academic plans, students in ESL may take selected college-level courses while completing the ESL program. Additional college courses especially designed for ESL students include Popular Culture and Social Science. Many advanced ESL students take Mathematics, Physics, Business, Computer Science, Art, and other college courses.
How do I move from one ESL level to another?
In each Integrated (Reading, Writing, and Grammar) course in each level, students take an exit exam. Based on those results, students will move on to the next level.
What if I have more questions?
If you have more questions, call or write to our secretary, Jennifer Patterson. She will be happy to assist you. She can be reached at (312) 553-5870 or jpatterson17@ccc.edu.
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