Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE) Courses

OPIE 565 is a service program for nonnative speakers whose proficiency in English is not adequate to permit them to enroll in an unrestricted program of academic courses.

Credit hours for the courses of this program are for visa validation and tuition assessment only and are not applicable to degree requirements.Enrollment in OPIE 565 for 15 hours is for full-time intensive study of English as a second language beginning at the introductory, intermediate, or advanced level. Initial enrollment at the introductory level presumes continuation at the intermediate level for a total of 20 weeks of full-time intensive study. No credit courses may be taken concurrently with full-time intensive English. Enrollment in OPIE 565 for eight or 12 hours is for part-time semi-intensive supplemental study of English for students concurrently enrolled in a part-time program of degree credit courses.

OPIE 565 may include placement at any course level.