Program Goals

• To prepare second language students for success in all college majors;
• To assist with timely transition to graduation credit courses;
• To support academic excellence for all international students.

ESL Students at HCCC

On the basis of their admissions documents and HCCC administered placement tests, international students may be advised to take ESL courses.  The ESL staff will advise students at the time they enroll for their classes.

• Students may enroll in a complete ESL program for one to three semesters.
• Students may enroll in ESL courses at the same time they are enrolled in courses in their majors.
• Students may receive tutoring help in English while they are enrolled in non-ESL courses.

ESL Services

• Classroom instruction
• Tutoring (no extra cost)
• ESL course work tutoring
• Transition tutoring (including course work for graduation program classes)
• Testing accommodations (Some students request extra time for tests in academic subjects when English is not their first language.)
• Academic advising
• Personal advising
• New student adjustment assistance

ESL Facilities

The ESL program is centrally located on the college campus in Johnson Hall.  The ESL Suite includes office space for the ESL faculty, a tutoring room, a quiet study room, a student computer room and a student lounge.

The ESL area is open all day and tutoring is available by appointment and on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday during the day and one evening each week.

For questions or further information, please contact the Office of International Programs: international@herkimer.edu