Halfmester Program
Improve your English Skills with the Halfmester program
Experience university life in the U.S.
Spend 7 weeks on Emporia State’s campus for a special intensive program to improve your English skills and experience university life. Students reside in the ESU residence halls and participate fully in campus life.
Upcoming dates:
- August 12 to October 4, 2025
- January 13 to March 7, 2026
COST:
- $6,200
Program fees include:
- Tuition and fees for 4 classes in the Intensive English Program
- Shared room in the residence hall
- Meals in the campus dining hall
- Textbook rental
- Airport transportation on arrival and departure dates
- Access to campus resources and facilities
- Participation in on-campus events and activities
- International health insurance
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
A typical day during the program might look like this:
- Morning – Breakfast in dining hall
- 9:00 am to 12 pm. - English classes
- 12:00 pm – Lunch in dining hall
- 1:00 pm – English Class
- 2:00 pm – English conversation group
- 3:00 – Exercise class in student recreation center
- 4:00 to 6:00 pm – Study and complete homework
- 6:00 pm – Dinner in dining hall
- 7:00 pm – Campus activity
- 9:00 pm – Movie in residence halls with friends
Apply
Application Instructions: Create your account, start a new application, and choose the following options:
- Student Type: D. International: Attending ESU on a student (F-1 or J-1) visa
- Undergraduate Application Type: Non-Degree Seeking
- Have you attended ESU before as a degree seeking student?: No
- Program: Halfmester
- Site: ESU Main Campus
- Term: Fall 2025/Spring 2026