CGSC Academic Year Program
About
The KU Language Training Center began offering language courses at the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth in the fall of 2013 and became the exclusive provider of on-site language training in the fall of 2019. KU LTC courses provide elective credit towards CGSC program completion as well as undergraduate language credits from the University of Kansas. Courses engage students in reading, writing, listening and speaking, but focus on conversational skills and cultural awareness of the area(s) where the target language is spoken.
Fall 2024 Language Course Offerings
Sign up for Fall 2024 courses starts at 0800 CDT on 1 August and ends at 1700 CDT on 9 August.
All courses will be taught at the Lewis & Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth, KS between 4 September and 10 December. Courses will meet 1630 – 1800 Mon/Wed or 1630 – 1800 Tues/Thurs. All courses with the Roman numeral "I" are beginning-level and are not suitable for those who have prior experience with the language. Please contact ltc@ku.edu with any questions you might have about course selection, including interest in joining the Spanish III course.
| Language | Course Dates | Meeting Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I | 5 September to 10 December | TuTh 1630-1800 | 3154 |
| Chinese (Mandarin) I | 4 September to 9 December | MW 1630-1800 | 3154 |
| French I | 4 September to 9 December | MW 1630-1800 | 2103 |
| German I | 5 September to 10 December | TuTh 1700-1830 | 4316 |
| Japanese I | 5 September to 10 December | TuTh 1630-1800 | 3325 |
| Korean I | 4 September to 9 December | MW 1630-1800 | 4316 |
| Russian I | 4 September to 9 December | MW 1630-1800 | 2316 |
| Spanish I | 5 September to 10 December | TuTh 1630-1800 | 2103 |
| Spanish III | 5 September to 10 December | TuTh 1630-1800 | 2316 |
| Ukrainian I | 4 September to 9 December | MW 1630-1800 | 3325 |
Will I earn credit toward my program at CGSC?
You will earn 2 elective credits for completing a Beginner I course or an Intermediate III course. You will earn 1 elective credit for completing a Beginner II course, even if it is the first LTC course you take.
Can I skip the fall course and just enroll in the spring?
Spring courses are a continuation of the fall courses and assume some degree of knowledge of the target language. Students who have not completed the corresponding fall course must have instructor approval to enroll in a spring course.
How many hours a week of work should I expect to do?
You can expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on homework in addition to the 3 hours per week of time in class.
Are there any costs associated with taking KU LTC language courses?
No. The KU LTC covers all costs for students at CGSC. This includes KU tuition, course fees, and any course materials.
What credit will I earn from KU?
You will earn 3 undergraduate language credits from KU for each successfully completed course.
- Complete the Online Course Interest Form
If you would like to take a language course, you will need to fill out the Course Interest Form that will be available starting at 0800 CDT on Thursday, 1 August. The deadline for submission will be at 1300 CDT on Friday, 9 August.
- Apply for Admission to KU
Students who are approved for the program will receive an email with instructions on applying for admission to KU no later than Friday, 16 August. All students taking KU LTC language courses at CGSC will need to apply for admission to KU. A waiver code will be provided in the emailed instructions so that there is no cost to the student.
You do not need to take any additional action before you receive that approval email from the KU LTC.
- Create a KU Online ID
After your admissions application has been accepted, you will be able to create a KU Online ID with your KU Student ID Number to access KU web and program applications.
Your KU Student ID Number will be sent to you by mail, but you can also find your KU Student ID Number via the Check Status feature of your KU Admissions Application.
After creating your KU Online ID, please wait 24 hours before completing the FERPA form in step 4 or you may not receive confirmation that the form has been submitted.
- Submit a KU FERPA Release form
All students must submit a KU FERPA Release form in order for their course grade(s) to be shared between KU and CGSC. The Effective Release Date on the form should be 31 May, 2025, which corresponds to the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
- Be enrolled
All students will be administratively enrolled by KU LTC staff no later than the week of 2 September. You do not need to take any additional steps after completing the FERPA form.
How do I get my course materials?
All textbooks and required course materials will be purchased by the KU LTC and distributed to students during their first class session. Any other materials needed for the course (i.e., binders, pens, laptop/computer, etc.) are not provided.
How do I access my KU email account?
You can find all things related to your KU email account on the KU Technology webpage.
Who do I contact for...
- Canvas Tech Support: 785-864-2600 (Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700) or itedtech@ku.edu
- Canvas Resources for Students
- General IT Tech Help
- KU Online ID Username or Password Issues: 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu
- Questions about course syllabus or curriculum: Email your instructor directly
- Questions about enrollment or KU administrative procedures: ltc@ku.edu
I received a bill from KU. What do I do now?
Do NOT pay it! All language courses offered through the KU LTC are free-of-charge. All associated tuition, campus and course fees, and course materials are covered under the KU LTC Department of Defense grant. If you receive a bill or other such financial request from the University of Kansas, please reach out to ltc@ku.edu for assistance in resolving the issue.
How do I elect Credit/No Credit for the KU course?
You can find information for taking a KU language courses for credit or no credit (as opposed to receiving a specific letter grade) by following the instructions on the website for the Office of the University Registrar. Please note that electing credit or no credit will only affect your KU transcript. You will still be given a letter grade on your CGSC record.
I can no longer remain in my language course. How do I withdraw?
If you are considering dropping a KU LTC course, you should first discuss this decision with your course instructor and with Mr. Trenton Lennard, the Foreign Language Coordinator at CGSC.
If dropping the course is the best option, you can withdraw by emailing ltc@ku.edu.
How do I get my KU transcript after the course ends?
You can order a personal copy of your KU transcript or have one sent to another institution through the Office of the University Registrar. All KU LTC course information is automatically shared with CGSC.
If you do not need an official transcript, you can also view your Academic Summary (.pdf) via KU Enroll & Pay.
Are there other opportunities to further my education through KU?
KU and CGSC have a longstanding Education Partnership Agreement that allows you to apply credits from CGSC towards select KU graduate degrees that can be completed during your year at Fort Leavenworth. More information about these graduate degree opportunities can be found on the website for the Office of National Security Initiatives. You may also contact Sarah Weygand, the Student Services Manager for graduate degrees at KU for Leavenworth students.
Will I earn credit toward my program at CGSC?
You will earn 2 elective credits for completing a Beginner I course or an Intermediate III course. You will earn 1 elective credit for completing a Beginner II course, even if it is the first LTC course you take.
Can I skip the fall course and just enroll in the spring?
Spring courses are a continuation of the fall courses and assume some degree of knowledge of the target language. Students who have not completed the corresponding fall course must have instructor approval to enroll in a spring course.
How many hours a week of work should I expect to do?
You can expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on homework in addition to the 3 hours per week of time in class.
Are there any costs associated with taking KU LTC language courses?
No. The KU LTC covers all costs for students at CGSC. This includes KU tuition, course fees, and any course materials.
What credit will I earn from KU?
You will earn 3 undergraduate language credits from KU for each successfully completed course.
- Complete the Online Course Interest Form
If you would like to take a language course, you will need to fill out the Course Interest Form that will be available starting at 0800 CDT on Thursday, 1 August. The deadline for submission will be at 1300 CDT on Friday, 9 August.
- Apply for Admission to KU
Students who are approved for the program will receive an email with instructions on applying for admission to KU no later than Friday, 16 August. All students taking KU LTC language courses at CGSC will need to apply for admission to KU. A waiver code will be provided in the emailed instructions so that there is no cost to the student.
You do not need to take any additional action before you receive that approval email from the KU LTC.
- Create a KU Online ID
After your admissions application has been accepted, you will be able to create a KU Online ID with your KU Student ID Number to access KU web and program applications.
Your KU Student ID Number will be sent to you by mail, but you can also find your KU Student ID Number via the Check Status feature of your KU Admissions Application.
After creating your KU Online ID, please wait 24 hours before completing the FERPA form in step 4 or you may not receive confirmation that the form has been submitted.
- Submit a KU FERPA Release form
All students must submit a KU FERPA Release form in order for their course grade(s) to be shared between KU and CGSC. The Effective Release Date on the form should be 31 May, 2025, which corresponds to the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
- Be enrolled
All students will be administratively enrolled by KU LTC staff no later than the week of 2 September. You do not need to take any additional steps after completing the FERPA form.
How do I get my course materials?
All textbooks and required course materials will be purchased by the KU LTC and distributed to students during their first class session. Any other materials needed for the course (i.e., binders, pens, laptop/computer, etc.) are not provided.
How do I access my KU email account?
You can find all things related to your KU email account on the KU Technology webpage.
Who do I contact for...
- Canvas Tech Support: 785-864-2600 (Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700) or itedtech@ku.edu
- Canvas Resources for Students
- General IT Tech Help
- KU Online ID Username or Password Issues: 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu
- Questions about course syllabus or curriculum: Email your instructor directly
- Questions about enrollment or KU administrative procedures: ltc@ku.edu
I received a bill from KU. What do I do now?
Do NOT pay it! All language courses offered through the KU LTC are free-of-charge. All associated tuition, campus and course fees, and course materials are covered under the KU LTC Department of Defense grant. If you receive a bill or other such financial request from the University of Kansas, please reach out to ltc@ku.edu for assistance in resolving the issue.
How do I elect Credit/No Credit for the KU course?
You can find information for taking a KU language courses for credit or no credit (as opposed to receiving a specific letter grade) by following the instructions on the website for the Office of the University Registrar. Please note that electing credit or no credit will only affect your KU transcript. You will still be given a letter grade on your CGSC record.
I can no longer remain in my language course. How do I withdraw?
If you are considering dropping a KU LTC course, you should first discuss this decision with your course instructor and with Mr. Trenton Lennard, the Foreign Language Coordinator at CGSC.
If dropping the course is the best option, you can withdraw by emailing ltc@ku.edu.
How do I get my KU transcript after the course ends?
You can order a personal copy of your KU transcript or have one sent to another institution through the Office of the University Registrar. All KU LTC course information is automatically shared with CGSC.
If you do not need an official transcript, you can also view your Academic Summary (.pdf) via KU Enroll & Pay.
Are there other opportunities to further my education through KU?
KU and CGSC have a longstanding Education Partnership Agreement that allows you to apply credits from CGSC towards select KU graduate degrees that can be completed during your year at Fort Leavenworth. More information about these graduate degree opportunities can be found on the website for the Office of National Security Initiatives. You may also contact Sarah Weygand, the Student Services Manager for graduate degrees at KU for Leavenworth students.
