CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)

The CUNY Language Immersion Program offers students who have been admitted to a City University of New York (CUNY) college the opportunity to spend more time learning English in an academic environment before formally enrolling in college courses.

The Program operates 25 hours a week, with day and evening sessions available.

About the Program

The CUNY Language Immsersion Program (CLIP) is a low-cost, intensive pre-college English as a Second Language (ESL) program available to students who have been accepted to CUNY and need to improve their general academic and language skills before starting their credit courses.

Frequently Asked Questions about CLIP

Can I attend the program?

If you have been accepted to a CUNY college, have academic English language learning needs, and have not yet met CUNY proficiency in English, or if you have been referred to CLIP by an academic advisor, you are eligible to attend CLIP.

When do classes meet?

Classes meet five days a week for 25 hours. Day and evening sessions are available in-person or as a hybrid option (a combination of in-person and online).

How long can I stay in CLIP?

You may enroll in CLIP for up to one year (3 cycles: Spring, Summer and Fall), depending on your English proficiency.

Can I use my financial aid to pay for CLIP?

No. You do not use financial aid to pay for CLIP. Instead, you pay a low fee to attend CLIP and save your financial aid for college courses.

Will it be easy for me to return to the CUNY college to which I was accepted after I leave CLIP?

Yes. A place at the CUNY college to which you were accepted is reserved for you. You will receive assistance to make this transition when you are ready to return.

How much is the tuition fee?

Status	Fall/Spring	Summer
New York State residents	$180	$75
Out-of-State residents	$450	$180
Public assistance recipients & SEEK/CD students	$45	$18

Payment Method: Money Orders Only

Additional information is available on the following CLIP Registration page or by contacting the CLIP office

CUNY Language Immersion Program
Mrs. Claudia Hortua
York College - Science Building, Room 114
718-262-3733
929-269-2587
chortua@york.cuny.edu