Welcome Message

President Montgomery taking a photo with an international Â鶹´«Ã½ and the director of CELCIS at an outdoor event.
President Montgomery (on left) takes a moment to pose with a former CELCIS Â鶹´«Ã½ and CELCIS faculty member at an outdoor picnic celebrating the end of the summer semester.

Hello, and welcome to the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students at Â鶹´«Ã½, where we offer an amazing English language learning experience on a campus dedicated to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged.

Since its founding in 1975, CELCIS has become an international leader in preparing Â鶹´«Ã½s for academic and professional success through traditional and short-term English as a second language programs at WMU.
 
CELCIS offers a proven path to language proficiency for non-native English-speaking Â鶹´«Ã½s in preparation for university programs through a curriculum that is accredited by the Commission on English Language Programs and a dedicated faculty and staff.
 
At CELCIS, you can expect a rigorous academic curriculum. However, you can also expect an education that extends beyond the classroom. You will be in an environment where you will engage with friends from the United States and around the world, with faculty who are invested in your education and with a community that is excited to welcome you. A full menu of cultural, recreational and service-learning Â鶹´«Ã½ are hosted year round, which can help you practice what you have learned in the classroom and gain self-confidence.
 
The strongest parts of WMU's campus are its diverse Â鶹´«Ã½s, faculty and staff. We embrace thousands of Â鶹´«Ã½s, staff and faculty from Michigan, the U.S. and nearly 100 different countries around the world. Here at WMU, we truly believe our differences make us stronger.
 
Along with our experienced faculty and staff, I invite you to come to Kalamazoo, improve your English, and join our family of Broncos. We look forward to seeing you on campus.
 
Sincerely,
 
Edward Montgomery
President
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