CSIM San Diego

General

Applicants are reviewed without regard to age, color, creed, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical handicap, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. If an applicant has any further questions, he or she should contact the Office of the Director of Operations or Director of Enrollment Services.

Application Filing Period

The California School of International Management matriculates students throughout the year. New students may enter classes at the beginning of each quarter or intersession. Specific admission application deadlines for each quarter are as follows.


The Academic Calendar can be found as a supplement in the back of the Catalog as well as on the website. Overseas students are recommended to have their completed applications submitted 10 weeks prior to the quarter in which they wish to matriculate in order to have enough time to request an F-1 Student Visa from the American Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

United States residents are recommended to submit their applications six weeks prior to matriculation.

Proof of Financial Responsibility

International students must submit an original or certified copy of a recent (within 90 days of matriculation) bank statement showing that the student has an account with sufficient funds to cover study at The California School of International Management. In addition, the Affidavit of Support Form must be completed by the student and sponsor (if applicable). This requirement of the School is in accord with the United States Department of Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) regulations.

Health Insurance

International (F-1 Visa) students are required to obtain basic health and medical insurance to protect themselves, and their dependents, if married, from unexpected expenses incurred due to medical needs or emergencies. This requirement can be fulfilled by students submitting a copy of their health plan policy or enrollment card. International students may obtain their policies in their home countries and information on a plan available in the U.S. will be provided at the Orientation at the start of each quarter. Please be advised that U.S. plans do NOT provide dental care, only emergency dental work directly related to an accident. Foreign students are NOT eligible for any free medical services in America.

Visas

Students are responsible for obtaining the necessary visas for travel to and study at CSIM. CSIM staff will provide assistance and guidance in obtaining the F-1 Student Visa and will provide the necessary documentation for visa application ONCE all required documentation is received and approved by the Director of Operations.

Please note that CSIM does not issue the F-1 Student Visa but does issue the Form I-20 and Acceptance Letter if you meet all academic, financial and English language requirements. You, the student, will then take this paperwork to the Embassy and the Embassy or Consulate staff makes the decision as to whether or not your F-1 Student Visa is then issued.

English Language Proficiency

Instruction will be in English language. Applicants whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must prove sufficient skills in English to be considered for admission. Those who do not possess a bachelor's degree from a post secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction may be required to pass a test of English language proficiency as a requirement for admission. The School requires its applicants to have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent (minimum TOEFL score, paper based-550, Internet based-79 to 60, computer based-213) and applicants must submit such scores on official documents with their application.

In cases where the student is not a native English speaker or his / her upper level degree was not earned at a school where English is spoken, both a written essay and interview (by phone or in person) will be used to assess the applicants English level. The school does not provide English instruction (ESL) but students have a wide variety of ESL programs available in the community should they wish to supplement their academic program.

Transfer Admission

Evaluation for transfer credit will be conducted by the Academic Dean or designee in consultation with appropriate faculty members.

Transfer credits will be accepted only from those institutions recognized by one of the following: U.S. regional accrediting associations; national accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; those approved by the State of California; and foreign institutions approved by their appropriate governmental bodies. International students must submit original or certified transcripts, translated into English, showing courses completed, grades obtained, and length of program.

Students applying for transfer credit should submit a syllabus, course description, and other records covering each course being considered for transfer credit, if available.

The maximum credits CSIM will accept in transfer from another institution will conform to the requirements of the State of California.

WES
http://www.wes.org/
International Education Research Foundation Phone
(310) 390-6276
Website: http://www.ierf.org
Educational Credential Evaluation
Phone: (414) 289-3400
Website: http://www.ece.org
E-mail: eval@ece.org

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of U.S. $250.00 is required for international students (U.S. residents - $150.00) and must accompany the application form. Payment may be made; by international money order in U.S. dollars, a check drawn on a U.S. bank, a wire transfer to CSIM's bank account or VISA or MasterCard credit cards.

If using a credit card, please include the account number, expiration date and exact name on the card as well as the billing address.

Please note you may be subject to a refundable tuition deposit prior to issuing your Form I-20 and acceptance.

Application Form

To apply, please complete the Application for Admission form, and mail to:

The California School of International Management
Attn: Admissions
303 A Street, 3rd Floor
San Diego, California 92101

Notification

Applicants will be notified of the receipt of their application packet and subsequently will be notified by first class mail, fax, and / or telephone of the Admission Committee’s decision concerning their application. Notification will be made as soon as possible after the Committee receives the complete application packet, usually within two weeks.

Transcripts

Applicants must send official transcripts from each college or university attended. An official transcript must have the official seal or authorized signature.. “Issued to Student” or hand-carried transcripts or photocopies will NOT be accepted as official. In addition, applicants submitting transcripts from institutions outside the United States should submit an explanation of the grading process, along with a certified translation of the transcript if it is not in English.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from each college to:

The California School of International Management
Attn: Admissions
303 A Street, 3rd Floor
San Diego, California 92101

Official transcripts are required for issuance of a Student Visa. The U.S. Form I -20 along with official transcripts is used to request the F-1 Student Visa. Transcripts from international institutions of higher education may require a credential analysis by a recognized evaluation service approved by The California School of International Management. Applicants are responsible for any required fees for such an evaluation. The final decision on awarding credit is made by The California School of International Management, which carefully considers the evaluation service’s recommendation.

Transcript Evaluation Service

Should CSIM request you have your transcript reviewed by a recognized evaluation service, a general statement (not a line by line review) will be required showing that your highest degree obtained is equivalent to the same in the U.S.A. Two agencies you can consider include:

International Education Research Foundation Phone
(310) 390-6276
Website: http://www.ierf.org

Educational Credential Evaluation
Phone: (414) 289-3400
Website: http://www.ece.org
E-mail: eval@ece.org

Tuition

The California School of International Management, as a private, non-profit, educational institution, receives no public fund support. Tuition and fees must cover the majority of costs to provide services, with the balance of expenses being met by gifts and grants. Tuition and fees are due in full upon registration and late fees may apply if fees are not paid according to the posted schedule.

Enrollment Agreement

Students are required to sign an enrollment agreement before commencing classes. The agreement includes items pertaining to tuition and fees, billing, attendance, and other matters of enrollment. Contact the School office for further information.

Financial Responsibility of Students

Enclosed with the Catalog is the tuition and fee schedule for the coming academic year. Tuition fees are listed per quarter, based on full-time study at CSIM and are payable in U.S. dollars, or by bank wire transfer. Tuition costs for the degree programs are published as a supplement to the School Catalog. Additional costs will include books and supplies, room and board, and travel. The School’s current estimate is that a student requires approximately $9000 (U.S.) to cover their expenses for a nine-month academic year.

The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) was established by the Legislature to protect any California resident who attends a private postsecondary institution from losing money if he or she prepaid tuition and suffered a financial loss as a result of the school closing, failing to live up to its enrollment agreement, or refusing to pay a court judgment.

To be eligible for STRF, the student must be a “California resident” and reside in California at the time the enrollment agreement is signed, or when he or she receives lessons at a California mailing address from an approved institution offering correspondence instruction. Students who are temporarily residing in California for the sole purpose of pursuing an education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered to be “California residents.”

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the student must file a STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education that the school is closed. If he or she does not receive notice from the Bureau, the student has four years from the date of closure to file an STRF application. If a judgment is obtained, you must file an STRF application within two years of the final judgment.

It is important that the student keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial aid papers, receipts, or any other information that documents the monies paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, 1027 Tenth Street, Fourth Floor, Sacramento, California, 95814-3517. Tel: (916) 445-3427.

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Policies

Academic Year

The academic year is divided into four quarters of ten weeks each and two four-week intersessions. The intersessions are between the end of the Fall Quarter and the beginning of the Winter Quarter and between the end of the Spring Quarter and the beginning of the Summer Quarter. Academic credit is in quarter units. Each class is equivalent to 5 credits.

All students may enroll in up to four courses per Quarter and graduate level students may take one course ( Directed Study ) during an intersession. Each class meets weekly for 5 hours or a total of 50 hours over the 10-week quarter.

International students are reminded to consult with the Director of Operations ( designated school DSO ) or the Director of Enrollment Sevices in order to ensure compliance with INS regulations concerning full-time study. F-1 International Students must take a minimum of 30 Quarter hours ( 6 courses ) per academic year (9 months) and must take a minimum of 2 courses per quarter in order to meet INS requirements for full-time students.

Applications are accepted throughout the year. New students may begin classes at the beginning of each quarter or intersession. Orientations are held at the start of each quarter to welcome new students, explain immigration and school issues and answer questions.

Withdrawing from the School and Leaves of Absence

Occasionally students may temporarily interrupt their studies due to health, personal, or emergency situations. Students should consult Director of Admissions or designee prior to submitting a petition requesting a leave of absence. Approved leaves of absence permit students to resume their studies at The California School of International Management under the same degree requirements that were in effect at the time they began their leave. Due to the rotating schedule of classes, it is helpful if a student re-enters in the same sequence of quarters as when they left.

Students who are absent from the School for more than five consecutive months or two quarters, and who do not have an approved leave of absence, may be required to reapply to the school for admission and pay a re-enrollment fee. Depending on the particulars of each case, the student may need to obtain a new Form I-20 and Student Visa.

Buyer’s Right to Cancel

Students have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund. The school shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges ( except application fee ), less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ( $100 ), if the notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction.

Cancellation shall occur when a student gives written notice of cancellation to the School by mail, hand delivery, or telegram. The written notice of cancellation is effective when received by the School.

The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that you, (students), no longer wish to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement.

Refund Information

Students may withdraw from a course after instruction has commenced and receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges if they have completed 60% or less of the instruction. To determine the refund deduct a registration fee not to exceed one hundred dollars, ($100.00), from the tuition charge then divide this by the number of hours in the program. The quotient is the hourly charge for the program. The amount owed by the student for the purpose of calculating a refund is derived by multiplying the total hours attended by the hourly charge for instruction plus the amount of the registration fee and the documented cost of any books or equipment that were not returned. For example, if the student completes only 10 hours of a 40-hour course and paid $400.00 tuition and a registration fee of $100.00, the student would receive a refund of $300.00 or $500.00 tuition and registration fee, less the registration fee, ($100.00), divided by the 40 hours of the program by the net tuition, ($400.00). This will give you the hourly quotient $10.00 per hour, totaling $100.00 for the tuition charge. This charge plus the registration fee would be deducted from the amount paid. Total paid $500.00, less registration fee $100.00, less tuition charge $100.00, refund paid $300.00.

The school also will refund money collected for sending to a third party on the student’s behalf such as license or application fees. If the School cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the school will make a full refund of all charges. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdrawal. All cancellations should be directed to the Academic Vice-President.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend all class sessions and events, and to observe the specific guidelines of each professor. This includes mid-term and final examinations, and other important events in each class schedule.

Statement on Academic Freedom of The California School of International Management

Academic freedom and its attendant responsibilities are essential to the fulfillment of the purposes of The California School of International Management. Consistent with this statement:

Faculty members shall have the unrestricted freedom in the classroom to discuss such topics as are relevant to their subject.

There shall be no censorship of library material.

Faculty members are entitled to freedom in research and in publication of the results that are connected with their academic duties.

Faculty members are entitled to freedom in the selection of textbooks, audio-visual aids and other teaching aids used for instructional purposes in their classroom.

Faculty members shall select the method or approach to teaching utilized in their classroom. CSIM Teaching Methods and Philosophy.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Student Records and Transcripts

The following types of records are maintained by the School regarding admission to and attendance at the School:


Academic Records

Academic records are maintained for each student. These records will be maintained for a period of fifty (50) years. Students may request that the School send a transcript of their work to a third party, such as an employer or School. Official transcripts will bear the institutional seal of the School and the signature of an authorized School official.

Upon graduation, additional copies of transcripts and diplomas are available for a nominal service fees of $5.00 and $25.00 respectively.

Confidentiality of Student Records

Only information of an academic nature will be entered into a student’s Academic Record. Students are entitled to examine their CSIM academic record from which official transcripts are generated, and they may request an explanation of any recorded information in the file.

Documents submitted to the School in support of a student’s application become the property of the School. The documents cannot be returned or forwarded. However, any request for an exception to this policy must be made in writing to the School. The request and the response will become part of the student’s file.

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