Academic English Program
The mission of the Academic English Program at Oregon State University is to create opportunities for international students to develop the academic, critical thinking, and linguistic skills necessary to succeed in a US university. You will receive high quality English language instruction to help you meet your educational and personal goals.
Academic English Program Placement into Courses by Level
List of Academic English Program Core Courses
We offer Courses from Level 0 (Foundations) to Level 6 (Advanced) based on enrollment needs and the results of placement tests. These courses are available to students in our non-degree programs, such as Academic English, Study Abroad with English (SAWE), and other special programs.
Level | Academic Listening and Speaking | Academic Reading and Vocabulary | Academic Writing and Grammar |
Foundation | IEPA 002 | IEPA 007 | IEPA 009 |
1 | IEPA 011 | IEPA 014 | IEPA 018 |
2 | IEPA 021 | IEPA 024 | IEPA 028 |
3 | IEPA 031 | IEPA 034 | IEPA 038 |
4 | IEPA 041 | IEPA 044 | IEPA 048 |
Academic Listening and Speaking | Academic Reading and Writing | Electives | |
5 | IEPA 051 | IEPA 050 | Various |
6 | IEPA 061 | IEPA 060 | Various |
Frequently Asked Questions about Level Placement and Passing Courses
New Students Talk to your teacher in the first two days of class. Ask them to change your level. Your teacher will review your request. |
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Continuing Students You must take one term at your current level. If your class is too difficult, use the free tutoring services in our Learning Center. |
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You cannot change your level with an IELTS or TOEFL score. The only way to advance to the next level is to pass your classes.
You must earn a minimum grade of 73%, a "C", in each class. A "C-" or below is not a passing grade.
The Academic English program uses the following grading scale for core courses:
Passing | Not Passing |
100 - 93 / A | 72 - 70 / C- |
92 - 90 / A- | 69 - 68 / D+ |
89 - 88 / B+ | 67 - 63 / D |
87 - 83 / B | 62 - 60 / D- |
82 - 80 / B- | |
79 - 78 / C+ | |
77 - 73 / C |
The Academic English program uses the following grading scale for elective courses:
Passing | Not Passing |
100 - 73 | 72 - 0 |
You have 3 opportunities to pass a class before you are suspended. Policy Chart PDF (142.75 KB)
70% or C
Policy Chart PDF (142.75 KB)You should attend all classes and arrive on time. If you miss any part of class (e.g. arrive late, leave during class, or leave early), it will be recorded and calculated to your overall attendance percentage. If you miss more than 30% of any class, you will be placed on Attendance Warning. If you continue to have poor attendance, you risk being placed on Probation and finally Suspension.
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Mid-term and final exams cannot be rescheduled. No early final exams will be given. If you are absent on the day of a major test or quiz, you will get a score of 0%.
To help you understand what you will learn in each level of the Academic English program, here is a list of student learning outcomes for each course. You will find more specific information on the Course Description/Syllabus for your courses.
Foundation Level
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 002 Listening/Speaking |
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IEPA 007 Reading/Vocabulary |
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IEPA 009 Writing/Grammar |
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Level 1
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 011 Listening/Speaking |
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IEPA 014 Reading/Vocabulary |
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IEPA 018 Writing/Grammar |
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Level 2
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 021 Listening/Speaking |
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IEPA 024 Reading/Vocabulary |
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IEPA 028 Writing/Grammar |
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Level 3
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 031 Listening/Speaking |
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IEPA 034 Reading/Vocabulary |
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IEPA 038 Writing/Grammar |
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Level 4
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 041 Listening/Speaking |
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IEPA 044 Reading/Vocabulary |
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IEPA 048 Writing/Grammar |
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Level 5
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 050 Reading/Writing |
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IEPA 051 Listening/Speaking |
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Level 6
Course | By the end of the term, you will be able to... |
IEPA 060 Reading/Writing |
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IEPA 061 Listening/Speaking |
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Have more questions? Contact the Academic English Program Team. We're Here to Help!
AE Academic Support Advisors can help you with information about these topics and more:
- General Questions and requests for Help
- GPA, Academic Standing, and Academic Progress
- Registering for Required Courses, Retaking Courses, or Changing Courses
- Changing or Extending Your Program
- Required Forms for Returning Home, Transferring out to a New School, or Taking a Vacation
Schedule an appointment with an advisor.
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Glenda Curry, [email protected] Book an appointment with Glenda
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Hui Xian Tan, [email protected] Book an appointment with Hui Xian
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Jason Marquardt, [email protected] Book an appointment with Jason
You can also send any questions to: [email protected]
Immigration Advising
Appointment Booking link for Immigration Advising for questions about...
- Visa, Verfication of Enrollment (VOE), other documents, etc.
- More info: internationalservices.oregonstate.edu
Finance Advising
- Appointment Booking Link to speak with staff in Finance Finance Advising
- More info: intoosu.oregonstate.edu/finance
Go to the Welcome Desk. It is the best place to go if you don't know how to contact your instructor, your advisors, or the program manager.
1701 SS Western Blvd.
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Use your instructor's office hours or send them an email.
You should always speak with your instructors first because they make the final decisions about grades.
Don't be nervous. Our instructors want to hear from you and help you.
No matter what the question is, contact your instructor before a small question becomes a big problem.
Common topics you can discuss are:
- Homework and Tests grades
- Major class projects
- Problems with classmates or project groups
- Make-up work plan for emergency absences (before you miss class)
Go to the Learning Center Homepage
The Learning Center Homepage will help you to:
- Talk with a tutor on Chat
- Set up a 45 minute free tutoring appointment
- See the hours for Open Lab (drop-in tutoring, no appointment necessary)
Use these services. They are free and will help you a lot!!
There are many ways to give feedback about a course.
- Complete Course Feedback Surveys for your classes (given out in Week 8)
- Complete the Student Experience Survey
- Click on this link for a general feedback form: provide feedback here.
- If you want to submit a formal complaint, contact your advisor or the program manager. follow these links to file your complaint.
Useful Academic Links for Students
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Access your Classes on Canvas: https://canvas.oregonstate.edu
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See upcoming assignments, see grades, access class materials, etc
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Access your Student Dashboard: my.oregonstate.edu
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View Holds (before Registration), Register for Classes, View Transcripts and Grades, etc
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Basic Resources for Students
Basic Resources for Students
For more information and links to amazing resources, please use the "Student Services" and "Academic Support Services" menu at the top of the page.
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Shop for textbooks online at the OSU Beaver Store or buy your books in-person (map). 663 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
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Get your new student ID or pick-up a replacement at the Memorial Union. (map) 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
- On-campus restaurants and dining halls. (More places than just Arnold Hall) https://food.oregonstate.edu/
- Sign up for Student Activities, Events, and Trips https://intoosu.oregonstate.edu/activities-involvement
Professionally Accredited Programs
The INTO Oregon State University Academic English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2018 through August 2028 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the US Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the US. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions
Filing a Complaint against a CEA Accredited Program