English Language Proficiency Programs/Courses

At SUNY you will find a wide array of offerings to help you master the English language, paving the way for you to make the most of your educational and vocational opportunities.

English language proficiency offerings at SUNY campuses are tailored to meet the diverse needs of the specific students and communities that they serve. These offerings range from a series of courses for students enrolled in academic programs to full-time, intensive programs. English language proficiency offerings are delivered in year-round, semester and summer formats with part-time and full-time options.

Instruction in listening and reading comprehension, and development of writing and speaking skills are offered at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Most focus on oral communication and academic writing to give students the skills and practice needed to succeed in university-level coursework. Instruction ranges from intensive language programs - intended especially for serious students who seek admission to an American university - to programs focused on English improvement for business, personal or professional reasons.

Typically, programs are accompanied by a variety of organized activities and cultural events to ensure that students experience the fullest possible use of the English language and increase their knowledge of American culture.

The SUNY campuses which offer English language proficiency programs or courses are listed below. Please contact each campus for specific details.


Campus Offering
University at Albany Program
Alfred State College Courses
Binghamton University Courses
Broome Community College Courses
University at Buffalo Program
SUNY Canton Courses
SUNY Cobleskill Program
SUNY Delhi Courses
Dutchess Community College Courses
Erie Community College Courses
Fashion Institute of Technology Program
Finger Lakes Community College Courses
SUNY Fredonia Program
Fulton-Montgomery Community College Program
Genesee Community College Courses
Herkimer County Community College Program
Hudson Valley Community College Courses
Jamestown Community College Program
Mohawk Valley Community College Program
Monroe Community College Program
Nassau Community College Program
SUNY New Paltz Program
Niagara County Community College Program
College at Oneonta Courses
Onondaga Community College Courses
Orange County Community College Courses
SUNY Oswego Program
SUNY Plattsburgh Program
Purchase College Courses
Rockland Community College Courses
Schenectady County Community College Courses
Stony Brook University Program
Suffolk County Community College Program
Tompkins Cortland Community College Program
Ulster County Community College Courses
Westchester Community College Program

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