Onondaga Community College’s English Language Institute provides multiple levels of free language instruction and support to help English language learners achieve their career and academic goals. Our non-credit bearing programs are recognized throughout the region and can improve access to employment opportunities.
ELI Registration Day!
Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Location: Learning Center, Gordon Building, G202
Details: Free English courses are available. On ELI Registration Day, students will take a
placement exam and will be placed in classes based on their proficiency level and
availability. Please bring a pen or pencil. The exam will test writing and speaking skills.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's best to show up early. Classes will
begin on Monday, August 25th.
If you cannot attend on August 14th, there will be limited appointments available on Friday
morning, August 22nd. For more information, contact the ELI office at eli@sunyocc.edu or
315-498-2884
Language Development Classes
Fall Semester:
August 25th – October 13th, 2025
The first half of the Fall 2025 semester is seven weeks.
Beginner English (LI-1) Courses
Beginner Courses (Aug. 27 – Oct. 13, 2025):
- A) 9:15 am-11:15 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- B) 11:30 am-1:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Intermediate English (LI-2) Courses
Take the intermediate class if you have already completed the Beginner English (LI-1) class (or have intermediate level proficiency as assessed by ELI instructors).
Intermediate Courses (Aug. 25 – Oct. 13, 2025)
- A) 9:15 am-11:15 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- B) 11:30 am-1:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- C) 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Additional ELI Support - Drop-In Hours
2:00 – 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday
Registration Day for second half of Fall Semester (Oct. 15 – Dec. 6th, 2025)
Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Time: 9 am – 2 pm