Pre-Masters Program
Pre-Masters Program and ELI Orientation
As a Pace University Pre-Masters Program student, you will need to complete further English language study before beginning your graduate program. The reason is that your performance on the TOEFL or IELTS is below Pace University requirements. This means that you will study at the English Language Institute for at least one semester before beginning your degree program. The Pre-Masters Program will prepare you to succeed in your graduate program at Pace University.
You will take an English language placement exam at the required ELI Orientation on Wednesday, August 31. At this time you will be placed into the appropriate English level. Students placed directly into the Pre-Masters Program typically complete their studies in one semester. Students placed at a lower level will need one semester for each level they must complete through the Pre-Masters level.
You will study full time in the English Language Institute until you achieve the English level necessary to succeed in your graduate program. In order to demonstrate that you can succeed in your graduate program, you will need to do one of the following:
- Successfully complete the Pre-Masters Program with a “B or better” average, score above the minimum on the speaking and writing exit exams, and receive the recommendation of the English Language Institute Program, or
- Submit a TOEFL iBT score of 100 or an IELTS score of 7.0 to the Graduate Admissions office
Students who are planning to apply for a graduate program but have not yet done so may attend the ELI Orientation and Placement Test. At this time you will be placed into the appropriate English level. If you are interested in attending, please contact us English Language Institute, Westchester.
Pre-Masters Program Orientation for Fall 2011 semester
Pre-Masters students for Fall 2011 will attend an English Language Institute Orientation on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. The Orientation is required and you must attend. During the Orientation, you will take an English placement test, learn about academic and visa requirements, meet with an advisor, and register for your English Language Institute classes. Please plan to be at Pace University for the entire day.
Orientation Schedule
ELI Placement testing, Orientation, and Advisement will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. It is mandatory that you attend this Orientation if you are a Fall 2011 Pre-Masters student. Please plan to be at Pace University from 9:00am to 5:00pm on ELI Orientation day. Do not make other appointments on this day.
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9:00am - 9:30am |
Check-in and Welcome |
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Please bring your I-20, passport, I-94 card, and acceptance letter with you for check-in. Students will be greeted by ELI staff before the beginning of the placement exam. |
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9:30am – 11:30pm |
Placement Exam |
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The placement exam will take about 2 1/2 hours to complete. The exam includes grammar, reading, listening, writing (short essay format), and an interview. The best way to prepare for the test is to practice your English before you arrive at Pace! Listen to the TV, read a newspaper, or talk in English with friends. |
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11:30pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch and Orientation |
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The Orientation will cover your F-1 visa requirements, academic policies, and explanation of ELI classes. |
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1:30pm – 5pm |
Advisement |
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You will meet with an ELI advisor to discuss the results of your placement test and your level of English in the ELI program. You will also learn approximately how long you will be in the ELI program before you can begin your degree classes. |
We look forward to meeting you in August! If you have any questions before ELI Orientation you may contact us directly at English Language Institute, Westchester.
Register for Orientation
To register for the English Language Institute Orientation and Placement exam, please go to Pre-Masters Orientation Reservation.
For students who have not yet applied for a graduate program, please omit this process and contact us directly at eliwc@pace.edu or call Barbara Colmer at 914-773-3821.
Location of Orientation
The Orientation will be at the Pace University Graduate Center, 1 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY.
Directions
Please go to: The Evelyn and Joseph I. Lubin Graduate Center in downtown White Plains for directions.
Westchester Campus Curriculum, Schedule, and Fees
English Language Institute, Westchester
914-773-3820
