Onondaga Community College’s Language Institute provides multiple levels of language instruction and support to help English language learners achieve their career and academic goals. Our programs are recognized throughout the region and can improve access to employment opportunities.

ELI Registration Day!

Event: ELI Registration Day

Date:  Thursday, March 20th
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Learning Center, Gordon Building, G202
Details: Free 7 -week English courses are available. On ELI Registration Day, students will be placed in classes based on their proficiency level and 
availability. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's best to show up early. Classes will begin on Monday, March 24. Please bring a pen or pencil. 
 
If you can't attend on the 20th, there will be limited appointments available seats in the class on Friday, March 21st. For more information, contact the ELI office at eli@sunyocc.edu or 315-498-2884
 

Language Development Classes

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Beginner English (LI-1)

Take this class if you are new to learning the English language.
 
March 24, 2025 – May 8, 2025

Time:  9:15am-11:15am; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: OCC Main Campus, The Learning Center, G202-K
 
March 24, 2025 – May 8, 2025

Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: OCC Main Campus, The Learning Center, G202-K
 

Intermediate English (LI-2)

Take the intermediate class if you have already completed the Beginner English (LI-1) class (or have 
 intermediate level proficiency as assessed by ELI instructors). 
 
March 24, 2025 – May 8, 2025
 
Time:  9:15am-11:15am; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
 Location: OCC Main Campus, The Learning Center, G202-J
 
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: OCC Main Campus, The Learning Center, G202-J

English – Medical Focus

Take this class if you are interested in a career in the medical field and have already completed the Intermediate English (LI-2) class (or have greater than intermediate level proficiency as assessed by ELI instructors). 

March 24, 2025 – May 8, 2025
 
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: OCC Main Campus, The Learning Center, G202-K
 

English – Technology Focus

Take this class if you are interested in a career in a technical field and have already completed the Intermediate English (LI-2) class.
 
March 24, 2025 – May 8, 2025
 
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm, Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: OCC Main Campus, The Learning Center, G202-J