SERVICES
If you are an English as a Second Language (ESL) student who has been admitted to a City University of New York (CUNY) college but needs to spend more time learning English before taking college courses, the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) will help you develop your English language skills and prepare you for college study.
Classes meet for five hours a day, five days a week. Morning and evening sessions are available. You are encouraged to spend one year in the program.
Get the English skills you need to succeed in college.
Class Schedules
Summer 2025
Classes: June 30 – August 11, 2025
Registration and Testing Dates: June 4, 2025 – June 27, 2025 or until classes are full
Email clip@lagcc.cuny.edu or call (718) 482-5966 if you need assistance.
HOW TO ENROLL
For information on Summer 2025 registration or to find out if you qualify for CLIP, email clip@lagcc.cuny.edu, call (718) 482-5966 or visit Room C-224.
Fees
Fall and Spring classes (12 weeks)
$145.00 per session
Summer and Winter classes (6 weeks)
$75.00 per session
CONTACT US
Phone:
(718) 482-5966
Email:
clip@lagcc.cuny.edu
Room:
C-224
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FAQ's
CLIP’s goal is to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in college. You will improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English by studying content areas, like history, science and biographies. You will do assignments in class, research projects, and work in the computer lab. You’ll also learn about college and get help with financial aid to continue your education in college.
To qualify for CLIP, you must have completed the following three steps:
1. You must apply to a CUNY college/university. This means you have to fill out a CUNY application.
2. You must be accepted by a CUNY college/university.
3. You must take the CUNY Assessment Test, also known as the ACCUPLACER.
For more information on how to complete a CUNY application, please visit https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply-to-cuny/ or visit the LaGuardia Community College Admissions Office in Room C-102 for assistance.
You can enroll in CLIP for four sessions (or one year). You still have your place in college during this time, and you will receive help to start college courses when you to exit the CLIP program.
Please see the How to Apply section.
No, and you must reapply for financial aid to start college after studying in CLIP.
No, international students with F-1 visas cannot attend CLIP. Please visit The English Language Center.
