Apply to CESL

Create an Account

• Go to the application site  and click "register" to create an account.
• After the account is created, verify it with the instructions provided to you by email (you will not be able to submit an application until your email has been verified).
• You are now ready to apply to CESL.

Collect Your Documents

You will need:

• A copy of your passport that contains your picture and exact spelling of your name.
• Personal or Sponsor’s bank statement* showing financial ability to attend CESL program (must be within the past 90 days). Applicants must show a source of funds sufficient to pay for all expenses and costs while in the CESL program. (*If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, then you must submit a sponsor support letter signed by the bank account holder.) Download the Sponsor Support Letter form (pdf).
• If your family is coming with you, include passport copies of any dependents (spouse, child).
• Scan your documents and be ready to upload them as part of your application.

All application information, attachments and file names must be in English.

Be Ready to Pay an Application Fee

You will be asked to pay the application fee by credit card or bank card.

Complete, Sign, and Submit Your Application

• After you successfully submit the application for CESL’s full time academic English program, we will issue you an I-20.
• After you receive your I-20, you should apply for an F-1 visa at the appropriate United States consulate. You can find more information about applying for a visa on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
• If you cannot obtain a visa in time to arrive for your chosen session, you may defer to a later session.  There is a $50 deferral fee.

Important information

I-20

• If you want your I-20 to be for less than one year, please notify CESL immediately after applying.

Notifying CESL

You must contact CESL at least two weeks prior to the start of your session. Tell us if you have received your student visa and will be joining us at CESL, or if you were denied the visa.

Admission to the University of Oklahoma

Admission to the University of Oklahoma is NOT required to enroll at CESL. Applicants wishing to also be admitted to the university will be required to submit a separate admission form and provide additional documentation.

Create an Account

• Go to the application site and click "register" to create an account.
• After the account is created, verify it with the instructions provided to you by email (you will not be able to submit an application until your email has been verified).
• You are now ready to apply to CESL.

Collect Your Documents

You will need:

• A copy of your passport that contains your picture and exact spelling of your name.
• Personal or Sponsor’s bank statement* showing financial ability to attend CESL program (must be within the past 90 days). Applicants must show a source of funds sufficient to pay for all expenses and costs while in the CESL program. (*If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, then you must submit a sponsor support letter signed by the bank account holder.) Download the Sponsor Support Letter form (pdf).
• If your family is coming with you, include passport copies of any dependents (spouse, child).
• A copy of your scholarship letter.
• Your sponsor’s contact information.
• Scan your documents and be ready to upload them as part of your application.

All application information, attachments and file names must be in English.

Be Ready to Pay an Application Fee

You will be asked to pay the application fee by credit card or bank card.

Complete, Sign, and Submit Your Application

• After you successfully submit the application for CESL’s full time academic English program, we will issue you an I-20.
• After you receive your I-20, you should apply for an F-1 visa at the appropriate United States consulate. You can find more information about applying for a visa on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
• If the COVID-19 situation prevents you from obtaining a visa, you may defer your in-person enrollment to a later date.

Important information

I-20

• If you want your I-20 to be for less than one year, please notify CESL immediately after applying.

Notifying CESL

You must contact CESL at least two weeks prior to the start of your session. Tell us if you have received your student visa and will be joining us at CESL, or if you were denied the visa.

Create an Account

• Go to the application site and click "register" to create an account.
• After the account is created, verify it with the instructions provided to you by email (you will not be able to submit an application until your email has been verified).
• You are now ready to apply to CESL.

Collect Your Documents

You will need:

• Your permanent resident card or a copy of your passport that contains your picture and exact spelling of your name.
• Scan your documents and be ready to upload them as part of your application.

Be Ready to Pay an Application Fee

• You will be asked to pay the application fee by credit card or bank card.

Sign and Submit Your Application

• After you successfully submit the application for CESL’s full time academic English program, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you are coming to the U.S. mainly to visit the area, and you want to take English language classes for your own pleasure or recreation, then a tourist visa (B-2) or Visa Waiver (WT) is appropriate 

Create an Account

• Go to the application site and click "register" to create an account.
• After the account is created, verify it with the instructions provided to you by email (you will not be able to submit an application until your email has been verified).
• You are now ready to apply to CESL.
• In the application, choose the "General English" option

Collect Your Documents

You will need:

• A copy of your passport that contains your picture and the spelling of your name. 
• Personal or Sponsor’s bank statement* showing financial ability to attend CESL program (must be within the past 90 days). Applicants must show a source of funds sufficient to pay for all expenses and costs while in the CESL program.  *Download the Sponsor Support Letter form (pdf)

Be Ready to Pay an Application Fee

• You will be asked to pay the $125 application fee by credit card or bank card. 

Sign and Submit Your Application

• After you successfully submit the application for CESL’s part-time General English program, you will receive a confirmation email.

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 

Admission to the University of Oklahoma is NOT required to enroll at CESL. Applicants wishing to also be admitted to the university will be required to submit a separate admission form and provide additional documentation. 

Create an Account

• Go to the application site and click "register" to create an account.
• After the account is created, verify it with the instructions provided to you by email (you will not be able to submit an application until your email has been verified).
• You are now ready to apply to CESL.

Collect Your Documents

You will need:

• Copies of your visa, I-20 and I-94 documents.
• A copy of your passport that contains your picture and exact spelling of your name.
• Personal or Sponsor’s bank statement* showing financial ability to attend CESL program. (must be within the past 90 days) Applicants must show a source of funds sufficient to pay for all expenses and costs while in the CESL program. (If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, then you must submit a sponsor support letter (pdf) signed by the bank accountholder.)
• If your family is coming with you, include passport copies of any dependents (spouse, child).
• If you are a scholarship student, you must also include your scholarship letter and your sponsor contact information.
• Scan your documents and be ready to upload them as part of your application.

All application information, attachments and file names must be in English.