Pacific Lutheran University

English Transition Program

• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Course information
• Graduate Program
• Features of the Program

PLU undergraduate Transition Program

The Pacific Lutheran University ESL Transition Program provides a fast, academically focused route to regular university classes – combining practical preparation with the opportunity to earn university credits as early as your first semester. The program is divided into two phases:

• Phase I builds on basic language abilities by increasing fluency and academic skill for a successful passage to the more advanced use of English. Core classes include reading/writing/listening/speaking and grammar. 
• Phase II combines English language classes with up to 3 credits of university classes to fully integrate language and cultural integration into the Pacific Lutheran University environment.

Benefits unique to ESL Transition Program
• Weekly tutorials with your assigned supervisor
• An exciting mix of learning activities
• Fast progress into academic credit classes
• Individual Learning plans which put you in charge of your progress
• Small class sizes 
• ESL books and materials provided at no additional cost

What you can do on the ESL Transition Program
• Build study skills vital to your academic success at PLU: develop research methods, exam taking tactics, time management, essay preparation, speed note taking and power-listening
• Personalize your progress through our online learning program and Guided Independent Learning projects
• Begin university credit classes as soon as you reach the equivalent of TOEFL iBT 61

Program features will tell you more about the transition program.

“In the transition program, we get a lot of helpful classes to prepare us for PLU classes. Besides the English classes, they have a GIL class to teach us how to learn in American university. I really like the business English class, because my major is business, it was very helpful to me.  The mock university class is also helpful.  It teaches us what it will be like to learn in an American university class. The transition program not only teaches us the English language, but also gives us many other classes to prepare for a PLU degree.”

Byron Chen