Clearer Pronunciation with Clearer Vowels Workshop February 20
ELSO's next Workshop, Clearer Pronunciation with Clearer Vowels, is February 20
A division of the Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, ELSO's mission is to offer writing and speaking support to graduate and professional students from all language backgrounds that meets the needs of students across programs and at all points in their graduate careers.
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How to Critically Review a Paper Workshop February 6
ELSO's first spring 2026 workshop, How to Critically Review a Paper, is Friday, February 6.
ELSO Tutoring now open to Cornell Tech students
Cornell Tech students can now use English Language Support Office (ELSO) Tutoring!
IGPS Welcome Event
The International Graduate and Professional Students Organization (IGPS) is hosting a welcome event to kick off the Spring semester Wednesday January 28!
Which ELSO Writing Course to Choose?
ELSO offers four writing courses. Are you wondering which one to choose? Here is some guidance.
Course Applications No Longer Required
ELSO no longer requires applications for ELSO writing classes.
Heading into Winter Break
Check out the final dates for ELSO programming and tutoring, as well as information on forming a writing group for winter break!
Take a Break with ELSO December 4!
Take a Break with ELSO Thursday, December 4 from 4:30-6:30pm at the Big Red Barn!
ELSO Goals
Our goals are for graduate and professional students from all language backgrounds to:
- value multilingualism, seeing it as a resource and point of pride
- be a part of and have a voice in the Cornell community and larger academic or professional community
- create community with graduate and professional students across fields
- engage in cross-cultural communication
Fall 2025 ELSO Info Sessions
New to Cornell? Have questions about ELSO programs? You are invited to attend an ELSO Info Session. During these online events, ELSO faculty will provide an overview of ELSO programs and answer your questions. Zoom links will be provided through the ELSO listserv.
ELSO Info Session Schedule:
Friday, August 15, 4:00-5:00 pm EST
Tuesday, August 19, 9:00-10:00 am EST
Friday, August 22, 2:00-3:00 pm EST