Application and Scholarship:

Please adhere to the following deadlines for the prompt processing of your application to the SLI Mandarin Program:

• March 26, 2011: Last day completed application forms will be accepted.
• March 26, 2011, Saturday 9:30AM-12:30PM: Chinese SAT and Oral Proficiency Test at CSU Long Beach
• March 28, 2011: Successful applicants will be notified. (date may be subject to change)
• April 11, 2011: Commitment letter and non-refundable $600 program fee must be received
• April 23, 2011: First orientation session at CSU Long Beach (meeting with cohort 5 students)
• May 14, 2011: Second orientation meeting at CSU Long Beach
• The schedule is subject to change. Any changes or announcements will be sent by email.

Course Dates:

Successful applicants are expected to attend the following courses:

• June 20-July 30, 2011: Intensive study of Mandarin Chinese at the Mandarin Training Center of the National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
• Fall Semester 2011: Online learning with teachers from Beijing and a reading course with local instructor
• Spring Semester 2012: Online learning with teachers from Beijing and a reading course with local instructor
• Summer, 2012: Intensive study in Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China

Since budget resources are limited, phase I summer study (2011) is guaranteed, while subsequent phases of study are pending upon the availability of funding.

China Summer Intensive Dates:

Important dates for students from the 2010-2011 cohort:

• Feb 12, 2011: First meeting for 2011 - Bring the commitment letter, program fee in check. Guide, Visa application, airline ticket purchasing issues, W9 form.