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2025 Sessions

ESL Summer Programs 2025

First select the session and submit application no later than two weeks before start date.

Western New Mexico University Intensive English Program is designed for international Students looking to improve their skill of learning English as a second Language. Our course objective is to aid the learner to strengthen the grammatical structure of the English language. To aid in achieving a clear and accurate communication as an English speaker. Our programs focus on intensive practice of the English language in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Choose your Session

Flexible schedule to fit your needs

Semi intensive or intensive courses available.

Looking for a more relaxed environment?
International students can participate in a specialized class for 1 hour per day 5 days a week.

Whether you are a student wanting to improve your English or a professional seeking to advance your career we have a program for you.

Interested in ESL classes?
Please contact our International Coordinator to pre-register.

For your Student Visa

Once you complete your application our admissions team will grant you a DS-2019 designation that you will bring to your local consulate. For full details, follow this link.

Western New Mexico University does not require any vaccinations.

Upon arrival to Silver City

Each student is responsible for making arrangements to and from their point of origin to point of destination to Silver City, New Mexico.

Options for travel:

fly into El Paso International Airport (ELP) or into the Juarez International Airport (CJS).
fly into either Albuquerque, New Mexico or Phoenix, Arizona then connect to the Grant County Airport located approximately 22 miles from Silver City.
- NOTE: This would require that you inform our office that you will be utilizing this destination in order for us to provide transportation to our campus.

If you need alternative arrival options, please contact Brenda Diaz Nunez at Brenda.DiazNunez@wnmu.edu 575.538.6850

Please notify our office 48 hours prior to your arrival. We suggest you submit a planned travel itineraries of your travels and Port of Entry.

If you have a travel emergency please call Brenda Diaz Nunez at 1. 915.539.9942

What your package includes:

Tuition -

The cost of attending courses. Note prices change all costs of each program to be take should be pre-arranged through the Language Institute.

Housing -

Stay on campus in our residence halls. Everyone is assigned a Resident Assistant that will help you get around campus. Rooms include bedding. What is not supplied and is your responsibility to bring or supply” Blanket Towels Toiletries

Meals

You may purchase meals (during Spring, Summer or Fall Sessions) in our “all you can eat” eat in cafeteria or you may carry out one and enjoy the open air.

Textbook Costs -

Your course textbooks will be provided when you start your classes.

Health Insurance -

It is required that each individual have full medical coverage insurance as outlined here: “As of May 15, 2015, minimum coverage must provide medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness; repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000; expenses associated with medical evacuation to the exchange visitor’s home country in the amount of $50,000; and deductibles cannot exceed $500 per accident or illness (Section 62.14(a)). Inadequate insurance coverage may be catastrophic for an individual exchange visitor.” (Excerpt from http://j1visa.state.gov/sponsors/how-to-administer-a-program/) We do no supply ” medical insurance”. Each student must supply insurance coverage prior to arrival. Full health insurance is required for all international students! You must carry proof of medical insurance on your person at all times.

Other University Fees

Please inquire as to additional fees required by the university.

Costs…

Each group or individual will be given information of the cost of their particular program prior to arrival on campus. Remember not all groups are coming for the same purpose. Depending on how payment is made there will be a small admission fee associated with your form of payment.

Suggested items to bring

Regarding your arrival date and length of you session please pack accordingly:

Suggestions as what you may need………………….

Winter clothing, a winter jacket (If coming during our winter months of October – December).
Spring and Summer a lite jacket may be needed at night.
School supplies (text books or materials are provided for most sessions)
Towels and toiletries
USA power plug converter
Laptop or tablet, if you have one

While you are here

Remember to carry your documents on your person not in your luggage. Always be aware that you do not misplace your documents.

Departure from WNMU

Name (Paternal, Maternal, First Name) *

Email Address *

Means of Transportation out of Silver City PLEASE SELECT ONE *
Provided by WNMU Language Institute
Car (Personal or with Friend)
Other

Destination (From Silver City, where is your next destination?) *

Will you be traveling directly home into Your Home Country? *

Yes

No

If No, Where are you planning to go?

If leaving by Transportation provided by WNMU Language Institute: Where do you need to be taken? PLEASE SELECT ONE
El Paso International Airport
Border of U.S.A and Mexico in El Paso to Juarez International Airport or Bus
Other

If traveling by Airline or Bus we need to know when is your flight or bus leaving? DATE *

Airline or Bus Schedule (Itinerary) Please provide the Date and Time:

TIME your flight or Bus leaves. *

Airline Flight Number and Carrier Name:

Please provide your flight Number

Thank you

Intensive sessions are based on six levels of instruction. Special courses run for four weeks, 40 hours (Intensive) or 30 hours (Semi-Intensive) per week.

Prospective participants are administered an entrance assessment to determine the individual’s level of understanding. With this information the participant is then placed on one of the six levels of instruction. Programs will cover:

Grammar
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening abilities

Upon successful completion of the Intensive English program, students may transfer into a university academic program or return home.

Contacts

Pre-register, and find additional information on cost, housing, and meals.

Email: Janine.Sohler@wnmu.edu
Phone: +1-575-538-6440

Email: Brenda.Diaz-Nunez@wnmu.edu
Phone: +1-575-538-6850