Culture, Language & Transition (CLT)

The Culture, Language, and Transition (CLT) program offers support for students coming from cross-cultural experiences both inside and outside the United States as well as from a diverse language and/or international background. Students interested in CLT should enroll in the GST 1025 course Impact of Culture in the USA: Exploring Behavior, Language, and Transition in College Life for 1 credit.

Who should enter the CLT program?

The CLT program is recommended for the student:

• Whose primary language is not English
• Who is from an international setting
• Who has parents who are missionaries
• Who has other transitional needs

How can CLT help me?

The CLT model uses creative interventions that put students on track. The CLT program enhances the academic experience of Northwestern College students by:

• Closing gaps in educational development
• Providing a series of services, as faculty and staff collaborate to provide assistance
• Mentoring students through the cultural transition into the role of student at Northwestern College
• Accelerating and practicing written and conversational English