English as a Second Language

We have two different ESL options to help you. Look at the questions below to decide which one is best for you.
  • Did you graduate high school in the United States?
  • Are you an advanced student of English?
  • Have you finished the Non-Credit ESL option (Advanced IEP or Level 4.5)?
  • Do you want to obtain an associates or bachelor's degree?

If you answered yes to three or more of the questions above, we recommend that you start with the Credit ESL Program.

If you didn't answer yes to three or more questions above, we recommend that you start with the Non-Credit ESL Program. This option is for beginning to intermediate students of English.

If you are an international student, visit the international student section.

If you are still not sure which option would be best for you or if you have questions, please contact an advisor who will be able to help you. 

Non-Credit ESL Program
Academic Credit ESL Program
 Intensive English Program (IEP) English Language Learners (ELL) Matriculated (degree-seeking)  Non-Matriculated (not degree-seeking)
 Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Level 1.0, ... 3.4, 4.5   Level I and II Level I and II
Full-time (18 hours per week / 12 week semester) Part-time (6 hours per week / 12 week semester) Full-time or part-time / 15 week semester Part-time (3 hours per week / 15 week semester)

 

 

Academic Credit
ESL Contacts

ESL Ammerman Campus
Professor Rich Lauria
Ammerman Building, Room 105
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 451-4692
lauriar@sunysuffolk.edu

ESL Eastern Campus
Professor Mary F. Schafer
Orient Building, Room 132
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 548-2684

ESL Grant Campus
Professor Bernadette Garcia
Asharoken Hall, Room 132
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 851-6536

Central Admissions
Phone: (631) 451-4414
Fax: (631) 451-4415
admissions@sunysuffolk.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Non-Credit
ESL Contacts

Ammerman Campus
Professor Laura Cudia
Coordinator of ESL
Ammerman Building, Room 103L
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784
(631) 451-4859 
cudial@sunysuffolk.edu

Eastern Campus
Professor Laura Cudia
Coordinator of ESL
Orient Building, Room 128
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 548-2645 
cudial@sunysuffolk.edu

Michael J. Grant Campus
Kenyis Rosario
Sagtikos Building, Room 101
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 851-6519
rosarik@sunysuffolk.edu

Central Admissions
Phone: (631) 451-4414
Fax: (631) 451-4415
admissions@sunysuffolk.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.