Note: Students cannot register themselves. Individual departments register eligible graduate students via an online registration system. The link is included under "Information for Department Contacts".
OEAI Test Cycle
- The OEAI is administered throughout each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
- First-time examinees are scheduled during the first half of the exam period. Re-tests are scheduled backwards from the end of the semester to allow for enough time to finish ESL course work or tutoring.
- Students should let their departments know any general scheduling preferences before being registered for the OEAI.
Testing Period | *General Registration Window | Interview Dates | Eligible Students | |
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Fall (2024) | Late Aug-Early Oct | Early October through December | All graduate students | |
January (limited) | December | During pre-semester orientation week, before Graduate Academy | Incoming graduate students considered for Spring TA appointments (first-time test-takers) | |
Spring | Feb | Early March through May | All graduate students | |
Summer 1 | Late April to Late May | Late May |
First time takers, who need immediate TAship (i.e., Summer 2/Fall 2024) Priority
Note: If not passing the test, current students could either take a summer ITA course or work with a tutor, to be considered eligible for Summer 2. If getting a 3CP, current students could take ESL508 in summer. Other
Note: if there are spots left, they could be assigned to this group of students. If not, registration will be transferred to Summer 2 automatically. If not passing the test, prospective students could work with a tutor to be considered eligible for Summer 2. |
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Summer 2 | Late April to mid June | June, July |
First-time takers |
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Late April to mid June | Early August |
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Pre-Fall (limited) | Early July | One week prior to Graduate Academy |
Students who are being considered for Fall TA appointments. |
* Specific registration window for each semester will be communicated via email to departmental liaisons. Please contact oeai-illinois@illinois.edu if you are not on our liaison contact list or are not sure about the registration period.