CESSI 2024 Application

Before beginning the application, please carefully review the CESSI Application Instructions at https://cessi.wisc.edu/apply. If you have any questions or encounter any issues while filling out and submitting your application form, please reach out to cessi@creeca.wisc.edu for troubleshooting help. You can save your progress by clicking the link at the bottom of the page next to the submit button.

Helpful Info:

GSCC Pronoun Guide

CESSI Funding Quiz

Tuition and Residency

CESSI 2024 Application Form

General Information
Legal Name*
First Middle Last
Preferred Name*
What are your pronouns?*
For reference, please consult the University of Wisconsin-Madison Gender and Sexuality Campus Center's Pronoun Guide linked at the top of this page.
Preferred Contact Email Address*
Permanent Email Address (if different from Preferred)
Phone Number (including country and area code)*
Are you considered a Wisconsin or Minnesota resident for tuition purposes?*
Information about residency status is linked above.
- Yes, Wisconsin
- Yes, Minnesota
- No
Are you a UW-Madison graduate student?*
- Yes
- No
Will you have a TA or PA-ship at UW-Madison during the spring semester prior to the start of CESSI?*
- Yes
- No
Citizenship*
Note: This information is needed to determine eligibility for certain funding options.
- I am a U.S. citizen.
- I am not a U.S. citizen.
As an international student, will you require an I-20 from UW-Madison for the summer program?*
Note: An international student coming from abroad directly to UW-Madison would need an I-20. An international student who is already enrolled at another US institution would not need an I-20 because their home institution already has one on record.
- Yes
- No
Language Study
Which language do you wish to study at CESSI?*
Note: CESSI typically offers instruction in the four languages listed below, though we may be able to offer additional languages, such as Kyrgyz or Azerbaijani, if there is sufficient student interest. Choose "Other" if you would like a different level or language than is shown and write your preferred choice.
- Beginner Kazakh
- Advanced Kazakh
- Beginner Tajik
- Intermediate Uyghur
- Beginner Uzbek
- Intermediate Uzbek
- Other
Other
As stated above, with enough interest, Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, or other skill levels may become available. If interested, please indicate which language and level you are interested in.
Second Choice
If not enough interest is shown in your first choice, are you willing to participate with a different language? If so, please write which language and level you would like to participate in.
Modality Preference*
Please indicate which modality option best suits your summer 2024 study needs. PLEASE NOTE: The overall modality for 2024 will be face-to-face. However, we will take students' modality study needs into consideration when planning for the 2024 program.
- In person
- Online
- Any modality is fine
Educational & Employment Information
Are you currently in a degree-seeking program?*
- Yes
- No
Are you applying to any degree programs for fall 2024?*
- Yes
- No
Please indicate degree program type.*
Academic Degree (current or highest received)*
Undergraduate Degree
Completed or in progress.
Institution Major GPA Graduate Date
Graduate Degree
Completed or in progress
Institution Subject GPA Graduation Date
Other Degree
Completed or in progress. Please describe in Additional Comments section.
Institution Subject GPA Graduation Date
Additional Comments
Please specify what level of degree if you filled out the Other Degree category.
Are you currently employed?*
- Yes
- No
Employer*
Job Title*
Language Background
Native Language*
Have you attended CESSI in the past?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please indicate which year(s) you attended CESSI.
Previous Instruction in Intended Study Language*
List any previous instruction you have had in the language you wish to study at CESSI 2023. Please include year, location/program, amount of time studied, and any textbooks used.
Other Language Instruction*
List any previous instruction you have had in languages other than the one you wish to study at CESSI 2023. Please include year, program, and amount of time studied
Financial Support
To aid you in determining which funding opportunities you are eligible for, we recommend using the CESSI Funding Quiz, which is linked at the top of this page.
Are you applying for a Title VIII fellowship to support your CESSI study?*
CESSI applicants who are applying for a Title VIII fellowship must submit a Title VIII-specific statement of purpose. The Title VIII statement of purpose supplants the CESSI personal statement; Title VIII fellowship applicants do NOT need to submit a personal statement. In addition to this application, Title VIII applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. Please see cessi.wisc.edu/apply/ for more details.
- Yes
- No
For Title VIII applicants, which option best describes you?*
- I am currently enrolled in or will be beginning a graduate program in fall 2024
- I am a scholar or researcher (postdoctoral)
- I am a government employee or other professional (post-baccalaureate)
Are you applying to a FLAS Fellowship from UW-Madison?*
Only U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents eligible. Must complete a separate FLAS application at flas.wisc.edu.
- Yes
- No
Are you applying to a FLAS Fellowship from your home institution?*
Only U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents eligible. Must complete separate FLAS application at your home institution.
- Yes
- No
Are you applying for CESSI Tuition Remission?*
All applicants eligible. Please see https://cessi.wisc.edu/apply/ for information about additional required materials and how to apply.
- Yes
- No
Are you applying for the WISLI Tuition Scholarship?
All applicants eligible. Please see https://cessi.wisc.edu/apply/ for information about additional required materials and how to apply.
- Yes
- No
Are you applying for any other funding besides those mentioned above to support your CESSI study?*
- Yes
- No
Please list additional funding.*
Additional Information
Reason for attending CESSI*
Please limit your comments here to one or two sentences. All applicants must also submit a personal statement (recommended length: 1-2 pages) as part of their application.
Topics of Interest
The CESSI program will include a lecture series (in English) and other academic, cultural, and social events. Please name some topics or extracurricular activities you would like to see covered in institute programming.
Hobbies/ Free Time activities
To better facilitate activities as well as possible lecture series ideas, and/or movies in targeted languages, please let us know what you like to do for fun.
How did you find out about CESSI?*
- CESSI Website
- CESSI Social Media
- Professor/Colleague
- Brochure
- Conference
Additional Application Materials Checklist
Please send additional materials to the secure CESSI Box folder with your last name in the subject line.
- CESSI Personal Statement OR Title VIII Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- CV/Résumé
- $25 Application Fee. It is our goal to make the CESSI as affordable as possible. If the application fee is a hardship, please contact us. See application page for payment submission details.
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (only applicants applying for tuition remission, Title VIII, UW-Madison FLAS, or WISLI tuition scholarship)
Acknowledgements
CESSI complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information about compliance, contact the McBurney Disability Resource Center, (608)-263-2704. Disclosure of need for special accommodations is not required for this application.
I acknowledge and accept this statement.
CESSI is an 8-week session and all students must enroll for the full session. All students will be billed for the full session at the start of CESSI and no refunds will be issued after the first Friday of classes.*
I acknowledge and accept this statement.
Students who are currently enrolled at any institution must be in good standing at that home institution at the time of application and remain in good standing throughout the CESSI program.*
I acknowledge and accept this statement.
CESSI has a strict attendance policy and expects students to attend class every day for the duration of the program.*
I acknowledge and accept this statement.
Should you be accepted to CESSI 2024 it will be necessary to share your names, pronouns, and email address with your instructor prior to the beginning of courses. Please indicate that you agree to this by checking the box.*
I consent to my name, pronouns, and email being shared with my instructor prior to the beginning of courses.

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CESSI 2024 Application Form

General Information

Language Study

Educational & Employment Information

Language Background

Financial Support

Additional Information

Acknowledgements