CENTER FOR ENGLISH STUDIES (ACCESS)

Ashland University
401 College Ave.
Ashland, OH 44805 USA

TEL: (419) 289-5123
FAX: (419) 289-5780
E-MAIL: cweiss@ashland.edu
WEB: http://www.ashland.edu/access.html

CONTACT: Cheryl P. Weiss, Acting Director

  DESCRIPTION:

ACCESS is a year-round, 4-level intensive program taught in 7-week sessions beginning in September, October, January, March, May, and July. The program offers academic preparation with a special focus on American culture together with structured opportunities to interact with Americans. ACCESS classroom and language laboratory facilities feature state-of-the-art technology for teaching and learning English. Small classes are taught by experienced ESL professionals.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

Estimated Costs: 7 weeks
  
  Tuition:                                                   $1887
  Housing and meals:                                          1310
  Other
  Activity fee:                                                 56
  Other fees (testing, health services and technology fees):    35
  Accident and sickness insurance:                              52
  Books and supplies:                                          140

  Total                                                      $3480

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 7
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

30

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

All single students will live in one of the seven University residence halls. Except in the summer terms, students can live with American roommates. Married students and other students with special needs will find moderately-priced off-campus housing available

 HOUSING COSTS:

$1,365 per 7-week term for dormitory room (double-occupancy) and meals

 LOCATION:

Ashland University is located in a residential area of Ashland, Ohio, a quiet, safe city of 20,00 known for its parks with public sports facilities, its friendly people and its easy access to beautiful scenic areas. Ashland is about one hour (100 KM) by car from Ohio's two largest cities, Cleveland to the northeast and Columbus to the southwest.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications are accepted year-round and must be accompanied by a $25 application fee. Necessary for application: application form, financial records, and school records. Applications can be requested from address, fax or e-mail listed above.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Students in the advanced level can, on the recommendation of the Director, attend one or two University classes. They can receive academic credit for those courses if they later enroll as full-time students at Ashland University. Conditional admission for both graduate and undergraduate study at Ashland University is also available (Contact International Student Services at the address above). Students accepted for conditional admission are guaranteed that, on successful completion of the ACCESS program, they can begin their studies in the academic fields to which they have been admitted at Ashland University. Students planning to continue academic study at Ashland University after finishing ACCESS will be carefully advised and assisted in making as smooth a transition to university study as possible.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

ACCESS offers a field trip or special event each week of the term. Students can see professional sports, visit museums and amusement parks, attend cultural events, or participate in such activities as horseback riding, canoeing, and winter skiing. Students can use all campus facilities and participate in all campus events and clubs. The International Friendship Program, where students meet local families for occasional activities, is also offered.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Airport pick-up from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is available to arriving students.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

administration of Institutional TOEFL test

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

Yes (arranged tutorials)