The ISSS (International Students and Scholars Services) GSTEP is given at the beginning of each semester for all new international students. There is no cost for this test. It includes the following components:

• A reading/writing section including short answers and one essay
• A multiple choice listening section
• A multiple choice reading section
• An oral interview

Based on the results of the test, students may require (i) no ESL courses, (ii) graduate level reading/writing or listening/speaking courses, or (iii) Intensive English Program courses. Please contact ISSS for dates, times, and locations of this test.