CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)

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Spring '27 classes start on January 25th. 

Please contact the office to apply.

The CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) offers non-native English-speaking students who have been admitted to a City University of New York (CUNY) college the opportunity to spend more time improving their English language knowledge in an academic setting before formally enrolling in credit bearing courses. Students in the CLIP Program acquire the reading, writing and oral communication skills necessary to be successful at CUNY. The Program’s instructional philosophy reflects a holistic approach to language development in the context of academic preparation. This includes classwork, research projects, computer-assisted learning, orientation to college and tutoring. 

Upon acceptance to CSI/CUNY, freshmen and transfer students who are interested in CLIP are required to take the ESL Accuplacer test. After students complete the test, their scores will be listed in their CUNYfirst account.

Contact Information

Building 2A, Room 202
Phone: 718.982.3996
Fax: 718.982.4033
Email

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30AM - 6:00PM

Friday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM

 

 

Student Expectations & Eligibility

  • Applicants must score 86 or below on the ESL Accuplacer exam.
  • CLIP is designed for motivated students who can commit to regular attendance and active participation.
  • Students enrolled at CUNY who have not yet passed up to two semesters of ESL coursework are also eligible to enroll in CLIP.
  • Students with F-1 or other temporary visas are not eligible. All other documented and undocumented students may apply.
  • Students admitted to CSI/CUNY have up to two academic years to meet CUNY's English language reading and writing proficiency requirements through developmental ESL courses or pre-college programs such as CLIP.

Schedule:

Spring semester Summer Semester Fall semester
  • 16 weeks
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-2:00 pm
  • 6 weeks
  • Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-2:00 pm
  • 16 weeks
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-2:00 pm

 

Tuition:

Students who register for CLIP will defer their use of Financial Aid and put themselves in a better position to earn a degree once they are enrolled in credit classes.

Spring & Fall 16-week semesters Summer 6-week semester
  • NYC residents                                               $180
  • NYC residents                                               $75
  • Non-residents                                                $450
  • Non-residents                                               $180
  • Public Assistance and SEEK/CD students    $45
  • Public Assistance and SEEK/CD students    $18

 

To begin the application process, contact our office using the phone number or email listed above.

Helpful Links

ESL Booklet
ESL Booklet (Spanish)
CLIP Dolphin Club webpage
RinZhi Go Larocque ’16: CSI Commencement Speaker
CLIP In The News