Frequently Asked Questions

What population of students does the EAP Lab serve?

The EAP Lab serves international and domestic English language learners enrolled in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. 

I'm an EAP student. When can I use the EAP Lab?

You may use the EAP Lab during regular open hours. Please be advised that the EAP Lab can be booked by professors for exclusive use for their classes. In the event that you arrive and the EAP Lab is full, we will move you to the Language Lab next door. 

I'm an EAP professor. When can I use the EAP Lab?

EAP professors may book space for their classes using our online booking calendar. Please note that booking the lab is on a first come, first served basis. The staff will confirm your reservation via email. If you would like to make an appointment to learn about the lab, please email Aysha Aslam, lab coordinator.

I'm a new EAP student. How do I learn about the services offered at the EAP Lab?

To begin, it's highly likely that your professor will book a beginning-of-semester orientation for your class. During orientation, the EAP Lab staff will go over general lab information, as well as information specific to your class. This being said, you are welcome to come to the EAP Lab during open hours and meet our staff members. Anyone working at the front desk can help answer your questions.

What is the EAP workshop series?

The East Campus EAP workshop series is a co-curricular component for EAP0400, EAP1500, and EAP1586. The series consists of Conversation Hour and multiple pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and technology workshops.

What is the purpose of the EAP workshop series?

The purpose of the EAP workshop series is to increase English communication, listening, vocabulary, and grammar skills.

Can I get credit for attending a workshop?

Credit depends on your course and professor. In general, workshops are acceptable lab credit for East Campus EAP0400, EAP1500, and EAP1586 courses. For any other course, you would need to ask the professor if workshop attendance could possibly count towards some sort of class credit.

How do I get credit for attending a workshop?

If your teacher allows workshop attendance to count towards lab credit, your attendance per workshop will count as one lab credit. In other words, if you attend two workshops in a semester, you will be allotted two lab credits. Keep in mind that in order to receive credit you must come to the workshop on time, participate in all activities, and stay until the end.

Where can I find the EAP workshop schedule?

You can find the workshop schedule online here. You can also find the schedule and signup sheets at the EAP Lab (4-105).

How do I signup for a workshop?

You do not need to sign up. You can attend on a walk-in basis. 

How does my teacher know I've attended a workshop?

Workshop attendance will be sent to your professor at the beginning of the following week. Please ask the EAP Lab staff if you have questions about the transmission of attendance to professors.

Can you tell me how many workshops I have attended this semester?

Yes, the staff in the EAP Lab can provide you with this information. Please keep in mind that many professors require their students to keep track of attendance via an attendance log.

I would like to come to a workshop, but I will be late. Is that ok?

No - It is not acceptable to be late for workshops. If you are late, we will not count this towards lab credit. 

I would like to come to a workshop, but I need to leave early. Is that ok?

No - Lab credit is only awarded for full participation. This includes staying until the end of the workshop.

I'm not in the EAP program, but I am a Valencia student and a non-native speaker of English. Can I come to a workshop?

Yes! Provided that we have space, you are welcome to join! Please be aware that you will need to sign up in advance like every other student.