Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
All language-related courses are 8 weeks long.
Anyone who wants to improve his or her English is welcome to take classes!
Basic ESL classes are non-credit, which means they do not provide college credit. Basic ESL classes are below college level, and credit ESL courses are at a higher skill level. Many students take Basic ESL classes to prepare for the college placement test so they can take credit ESL classes.
No. Student visas (F-1 visas) are available only for credit coursework. For more information about this topic, search for “International Student Admissions” on our web site.
No. Federal financial aid cannot be used for non-credit courses.
Click on the “How to Register” link on the right for information about registration.
Click on the “How to Register” link on the right for a list of testing dates.
On the day of the test, if you did not register online, bring a credit card for $20 to:
Non-Credit Registration Office / WD-1090
315 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Arrive by the registration time listed to allow for processing.
New: Only Credit cards ARE accepted.
Online and in-person at the Columbus State downtown campus.
Direct questions to (614) 287-5858 by phone, En español (614) 287-3929 or send an email to cewdreg@cscc.edu