The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program prepares students for college credit classes for a degree or certificate. The EAP courses focus on reading and vocabulary, listening and speaking, grammar and writing. In-person, online and hybrid class formats are available.
ELL-310 Low Intermediate Grammar and Writing
ELL-311 Low Intermediate Reading
ELL-312 Low Intermediate Listening and Pronunciation
ELL-313 High Intermediate Grammar
ELL-314 High Intermediate Reading and Writing
ELL-315 High Intermediate Listening and Presentations
ELL-316 Advanced Grammar
ELL-317 Advanced Reading and Writing
ELL-318 Advanced Listening and Note Taking
ELL-319 Capstone Grammar and Editing
ELL-320 Capstone Reading and Writing
To complete the EAP program, students must pass or test out of the ELL-318, ELL-319 and ELL-320 courses. At this point, students are eligible to register for ENG-101 and credit courses that allow concurrent ENG-101 registration. For information, or to make an appointment with an ELL advisor, contact us at esloffice@mxappagd.com or 410-777-2901.
*Required textbooks additional.
Follow the steps below to register for classes.
If you are a new student, start by submitting a credit student application.
The placement test (LOEP) is required for new students. You are allowed two attempts on the test before registering for classes. Scores are usually higher on the second attempt.
Prior to taking the ESL ACCUPLACER test, you must complete the test workshop which will review study resources, test format and current testing process. Self-Enroll in the test workshop at any time and select English as Second Language Students.
If you need assistance with your placement test needs, navigating or enrolling in the Canvas site, complete the Help Request Form or contact the testing center. Find more information about LOEP.
Use the placement chart below to identify what courses you should register for.
English for Academic Purposes Test Subject Area
Test Result | Reading Skills | Grammar (Language Use + Sentence Meaning) | Listening | Writing |
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Writeplacer ESL: 2 |
ELL-313 (High Int) |
ELL-314 (High Int) |
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Writeplacer ESL: 3 |
ELL-317 (Adv) |
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Writeplacer ESL: 4 |
ELL-320 (Cap) |
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ESL Reading: 58-70 |
ELL-311 (Low Int) |
ELL-310 (Low Int) |
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ESL Listening: 62-76 |
ELL-312 (Low Int) |
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ESL Listening: 77-84 |
ELL-315 (High Int) |
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ESL Listening: 85-97 |
ELL-318 (Adv) |
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ESL Grammar: <177 |
ELL-313 (High Int) |
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ESL Grammar: 177-204 |
ELL-316 (Adv) |
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ESL Grammar: 205-232 |
ELL-319* (Cap) |
If you score a 5 or higher on Writeplacer, a 233 or higher on Language Use + Sentence Meaning and a 98 or higher on Listening, register for ENG-101. If your score is lower in any of the test subject area, register for the ELL class/es listed above.
*ELL-319 is 2 equivalent hours; all other courses are 4 equivalent hours.
New and returning students can register either online or in person.
To register online through MyAACC, follow the steps below:
*The Register Now or Register All button will not display (grayed out) if you are not eligible to register. Check registration restrictions on the upper right corner (in red). If there is a “hold” in your record, contact the admissions office at admissions@mxappagd.com or 410-777-2246.
After completing registration, you will receive an email confirming that your registration activity was processed and an additional email regarding important deadlines for each section. Check your class schedule in Student Planning, Scheduling and Registration in MyAACC for room updates before the term begins.
If you do not remember your login information or have not attended AACC in the past five years, you may need to have your account reactivated. Contact the Technical Call Center for assistance.
For information on how to register in person, visit http://b4oc.mxappagd.com/riverhawks-reunite/student-services.
Tuition costs include registration fees. Cash, check, ATM, American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard are accepted.
You must submit your payment three days prior to the beginning of your class or you may be dropped from the class for nonpayment. If you are dropped for nonpayment, you can register for the class again in person at the Arnold, Arundel Mills or Glen Burnie Town Center registration desks.
Learn more about Noncredit Course Policies here.
To register for EAP classes after the start date, you must contact the ELL office at esloffice@mxappagd.com. If the late entrance is approved, you must attend advising/tutoring sessions to assess your progress and to identify which additional ELL or college resources are necessary. Tuition for late registration is not prorated.
Email the advisor whose name appears next to the first letter of your last name.
A-I: Owen Andrews oandrews1@mxappagd.com
J-S: Brandon Wilkening bwilkening@mxappagd.com
T-Z: Jessyca Toivonen-Anderson jntoivonenander@mxappagd.com
ELL students who have completed ELL-318, ELL-319 and ELL-320 can apply for a Continuing Education Certificate which is designed for personal enrichment and enhanced quality of life. To apply, submit a Student Application for Continuing Education Certificate to iscenter@mxappagd.com from your MyAACC email.
TITLE OF CERTIFICATE - English for Academic Purposes - Capstone
NONCREDIT PROGRAM CODE - (CE.ESL.ENG-CAPSTONE)