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 2008 - 2009
    Lottery Classes
    Wednesday, July 30 2008 August 11 to September 24 2008
    Wednesday, August 13 2008 August 27 to October 16 2008
    Wednesday, September 10 2008 September 25 to November 17 2008
    Wednesday, October 8 2008 October 17 to December 5 2008
    Wednesday, November 5 2008 November 18 to January 14 2009
    Wednesday, November 26 2008 December 8 to February 2 2009
    Wednesday, December 17 2008 January 15 to March 4 2009
    Wednesday, January 21 2009 February 3 to March 20 2009
    Wednesday, February 18 2009 March 5 to April 28 2009
    Wednesday, March 11 2009 March 23 to May 14 2009
    Wednesday, April 8 2009 April 29 to June 12 2009
    Wednesday, May 6 2009 May 15 to June 30 2009
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