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The American Language Program at California State University, East Bay (ALP) offers a wide range of high-quality, English language and other programs for students from all over the world. Whether you are interested in improving your English, preparing for university studies in the United States, getting a post-bachelor's certificate, or experiencing life at an American university, we have a program for you! Our programs are designed for flexibility so you can create a personalized course of study, and the international staff and teachers of ALP offer the resources and support you need to achieve your personal, educational, or career goals.

Programs

• Intensive English from Beginner to Advanced Levels
• Conditional Admission to Cal State East Bay
  Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Diploma, Certificate, and graduate preparation programs including Pre-MBA
• Undergraduate courses for qualified visiting students
• Short-term, contract, and summer programs

Information for New Students

• Winter Quarter Orientation
  January 4-6, 2012 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  
  
  • Meet at the University Union Multi-Purpose Room (New UU) at 9:00 am.
    
  
  A complete schedule of activities will be distributed at that time. During this mandatory 3-day orientation, new students will pay tuition, get their Photo ID and student number (Net ID), take placement tests, register for classes, and take a TB test.

• On-Campus Housing for ALP Students – Reserve now!
  Interested in On-Campus Housing? Contact Cheryl Tan at (510) 885-2780 or via e-mail: internationalstudenthousing@csueastbay.edu

• New Student Airport Pickup Form
  If you would like information about airport pickup, please fill out this form. There may be an $85 fee for this service. We will contact you with details of possible airport pickup.

• California State University, East Bay requires that:
  All international students provide proof of a Tuberculin Skin Test or Chest X-Ray, performed in the USA within the past 12 months and
  All new and re-admitted students born after January 1, 1957 show proof of immunization against measles (rubeola) and rubella.
• If the Health Center determines that chest x-ray and measles/rubella injection is needed, students will be responsible for the cost. The current Student Health Services charge for a chest x-ray is $20.00 and for a Measles/Rubella injection is $42.00 (fees are subject to change without notice)
• You will be taken to the Student Health Center during the campus tour. At the Health Center you must provide proof that you have met these health requirements. If you do not have this proof, you will be given an under-the-skin Tuberculin test.
• You will need to bring with you:
  - The Health History Form, which will be given to you at orientation to complete
  - Your passport with your I-94
  - Proof of medical insurance (health insurance)

Apply to ALP today!

WINTER QUARTER ORIENTATION

January 4-6, 2012
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
University Union Multi-Purpose Room (New UU)

UPCOMING CLASS SESSIONS

Winter Quarter 2012
January 4 - March 25, 2012

Spring Quarter 2012
March 27 - June 17, 2012

Summer Quarter 2012
June 20 – September 10, 2012

Fall Quarter 2012
September 24 – December 16, 2012

For all program dates, application deadlines, and tuition fees, click here.