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Advisor Resources

Below you will find a variety of resources to support you in advising students and promoting the CLS Program on your campus. If you'd like to request physical materials, please fill out this form.

Printable Promotional Materials

Below are a variety of printable promotional materials on the CLS Program and CLS Spark.

Poster for 2025 CLS Program

Printable poster on the CLS Program and CLS Spark with the option to list your contact information for interested students.

Non-Competitive Eligibility Handout

A one-page handout on what non-competitive eligibility is and how to receive it as a CLS Program alumni.

Say Yes to CLS Handout

A double-sided one-page handout that walks CLS applicants through what they can expect as participants in the CLS Program at overseas institutes.

2025 CLS Program Flyer

A printable flyer that provides an overview of the CLS Program overseas.

CLS Program and CLS Spark Flyer

A printable flyer that describes the 2025 CLS Program and CLS Spark.

CLS Spark Flyer

A printable flyer that describes the 2025 CLS Spark virtual initiative.

Application & Application Instructions

2025 CLS Program Printable Application

2025 CLS Spark Application Printable

2025 Application Instructions

Application instructions for the 2025 CLS Program and CLS Spark.

Social Media Graphics

A set of CLS branded graphics for use on social media including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Announcement Graphic CLS 2025

A downloadable graphic to promote the 2025 CLS Program.

Deadline Graphic

Graphic to promote 2025 CLS application deadline.

Presentations

Downloadable PowerPoint presentations on the CLS Program and CLS Spark.

2025 CLS Program Slides

A set of slides that can be used to present on the CLS Program opportunity by advocates for the program, including campus advisors.

2025 CLS Spark Slides

A set of slides that can be used to present on the CLS Spark opportunity by advocates for the program, including campus advisors.

Advising Resources

Say Yes to CLS Handout

A double-sided one-page handout that walks CLS applicants through what they can expect as participants in the CLS Program at overseas institutes.

Email Templates to Students

Email templates on the CLS Program and the CLS Spark virtual initiative for student outreach.

Email Templates to Partners

Email templates on the CLS Program and the CLS Spark virtual initiative for partner outreach.

Advisor Roadmap Checklist

A roadmap for CLS advisors on incorporating CLS outreach and recruitment into your institution's timeline and activities.

CLS Spark Application Worksheet

A worksheet that CLS Spark applicants can use to draft responses to the short essays.

CLS Program Application Worksheet

A worksheet that CLS Program applicants can use to draft responses to the short essays and personal statement.

Videos

What is CLS?

A three-minute long video that answers what CLS is from the perspective of CLS Program alumni. Great resource to show at the beginning of an outreach session on the CLS Program.

CLS Program Overview

An overview video on the 2025 CLS Program featuring CLS Chinese alumnus, Blake.

Application Tips CLS Program

This video walks applicants through the three essay prompts and personal statement for the 2025 CLS Program application.

Application Tips - CLS Spark

This video provides guidance on the three short answer essay prompts: Motivation and Commitment, Access to Language Learning Opportunities, and Statement of Experience for the 2025 CLS Spark application.