Riverside Language Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 17 years or older.
  • Must be an immigrant or refugee or applicant for permanent residence or political asylum.
  • Must have received visa less than 24 months ago.
  • Must be resident of New York City.
  • Must be able to attend all classes.

    • Lottery Information

  • Lottery is held because there are more applicants than spaces.
  • Lottery is at 10 AM in Room 330 at Riverside Church.
  • Late comers may not be admitted.
  • Bring proof of status (Visa, I-94, Employment Authorization card, Green Card, Passport, etc.) and photo identification.
    Academic Calendar 2009 - 2010
    Lottery Classes
    Wednesday, July 28 2010 August 9 to September 24 2010
    Wednesday, August 18 2010 August 31 to October 19 2010
    Wednesday, September 15 2010 September 27 to November 12 2010
    Wednesday, October 6 2010 October 20 to December 8 2010
    Wednesday, November 3 2010 November 15 to January 10 2011
    Wednesday, November 24 2010 December 9 to February 2 2011
    Wednesday, December 22 2010 January 11 to February 28 2011
    Wednesday, January 19 2011 February 3 to March 22 2011
    Wednesday, February 16 2011 March 1 to April 13 2011
    Wednesday, March 9 2011 March 23 to May 16 2011
    Wednesday, March 30 2011 April 14 to June 8 2011
    Wednesday, May 4 2011 May 17 to June 30 2011
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