ELP Program Dates
The English Language Program offers seven sessions per year.
New students are welcome to join any of these sessions. Our sample study plans will help you to choose the session that best meets your needs.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the ELP Office at geo-elp@vcu.edu.
2024-25 Program Dates
- Session
- Start/ End Date
- Placement Test Date(s)
- Orientation
- Add/Drop
- Withdrawal
- Vacation Days
- Fall I 2024
(16 weeks) - August 20 - December 13
- August 13
- August 15
- August 26
- October 25
- Sept. 2, Oct. 18, Nov. 5, Nov. 25-Dec. 1
- Fall II 2024
(8 weeks) - October 14 - December 13
- October 8
- October 10
- October 14
- November 18
- Oct. 18, Nov. 5,
Nov. 25-Dec. 1
2025 Program Dates
- Session
- Start/ End Date
- Placement Test Date(s)
- Orientation
- Add/Drop
- Withdrawal
- Vacation Days
- Spring I 2025
(16 weeks) - January 13 - May 8
- January 7
- January 9
- January 19
- March 28
- January 20; March 9-16 & April 30
- Spring II 2025
(8 weeks) - March 17 - May 8
- March 11
- March 13
- March 17
- April 25
- April 30
- Summer I 2025
(12 weeks) - May 19 - August 8
- May 13
- May 15
- May 19
- July 24
- May 26; June 19 & July 4
- Summer II 2025
(8 weeks) - June 16-August 8
- June 10
- June 12
- June 16
- July 21
- June 19 & July 4
- Fall I 2025
(16 weeks) - August 19 - December 16
- August 12
- August 14
- August 25
- October 24
- Sept. 1; Oct. 17; Nov. 4;
Nov. 24-30
- Fall II 2025
(8 weeks) - October 13 - December 16
- October 7
- October 9
- October 13
- November 21
- Oct. 17; Nov. 4 &
Nov. 24-30
* This test date is reserved for conditionally-admitted students only.
** Students may take no more than 12-14 credits in an 8-week term.