Additional Student Resources
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Emergency Loan Program
Student Complaint Process
Students with Disabilities
Computing and IT
Student Forms
Emergency Loan Program
The Dean of Students Office and Student Alliance sponsor an emergency loan program through which a student can obtain $750 for unanticipated and unplanned expenses. Loans must be repaid in full by the end of the semester.
Students must be currently enrolled during the semester in which you apply for a loan. For a student already receiving financial aid, loan repayment will be automatically taken out of future financial aid disbursements. At least three months must have passed since you received an emergency loan before applying for another loan. Process time for applications is five working days.
Download the Student Emergency Loan Application Form>>
If completing electronically, make sure you save the form before e-mailing it to deanofstudents@ciis.edu. For more information, please contact Dean Shirley Strong at sstrong@ciis.edu.
Student Complaint Process
The Dean of Students administers the student complaint process, which is used to resolve complaints by a student of violations of university policies and procedures as contained in the Student Handbook as well as any other unresolved grievances.
Download the complaint process form.
Any student with an unresolved complaint may contact the Dean of Students for information and assistance.
Students with Disabilities
California Institute of Integral Studies complies with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Dean of Students office is responsible for working toward equal access.
Admissions
The Admissions Office identifies applicants who meet the Institute's academic and admission requirements and show promise of contributing to the Institute community and to the world at large. The Institute seeks applicants with diverse interests, backgrounds, and abilities.
The academic program admission committees, in coordination with the Admissions Office staff, carefully consider each applicant's academic and nonacademic credentials and readiness in making admission decisions.
The Institute welcomes and encourages physically and perceptually disabled students with otherwise appropriate qualifications to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that students with disabilities are able to pursue educational degrees at the Institute.
Services for Disabled Students
The Dean of Students Office coordinates nonacademic student services and acts as the primary advocate for enrolled disabled students. The Dean of Students Office coordinates services for disabled students, including providing note-takers, readers, and library assistance.
A professional assessment of a student's disability is required before the services can be engaged. CIIS' Psychological Services Center, located in our Fox Plaza site, is an optional avenue for obtaining this documentation. The Center offers psychological assessment services for individuals seeking personality and cognitive testing, as well as academic, vocational, and diagnostic assessment. To arrange an appointment or receive more information, call the Center at (415) 575-6200.
Forms
- General Disability Services Request Form.To be completed by the student.
- Information and Form for Students with Psychological Disabilities. To be completed by a Licensed Health Care Provider.
- Information and Form for Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. To be completed by a Licensed Health Care Provider.
- Information and Form for Students with Mobility and Physical Disabilities. To be completed by a Licensed Health Care Provider.
Examinations and Special Arrangements
Special arrangements such as extra time for taking examinations or writing papers can be made. Students should discuss their special needs with the instructor at the beginning of each course. The Dean of Students can also help to notify faculty of special needs.
Coursework Assistance
Help with note-taking may be arranged either with someone in the class, or by special arrangement. Blind and visually impaired students may receive reader assistance, coordinated by the Dean of Students.
Equipment, Facilities, and Other Resources
The Institute's goal is to make facilities, programs, and experiences accessible to all members of the community. The Institute works individually with disabled students to determine how individual needs can best be met.
Additional Information
Disabled students interested in applying to the school should request an application from the Admissions Office. Specific questions about access and facilities should be directed to the Dean of Students Office.
Computing and IT
CIIS provides students with three computer labs consisting of PC and Macintosh computers. All computers have word processing, Internet access, and printing capabilities.
All machines have Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Acrobat Reader, and Internet Explorer installed on them.
One of the labs doubles as a teaching lab that can be reserved for classes and other functions where a computer lab is necessary.
Student Forms
The forms have been collected here for your convenience. Before downloading and using them, please be sure to read and fully understand all relevant information as described in the appropriate section of the Student Resources webpages.
- Student Handbook
- Academic Catalog
- Student Complaint Procedure
- Student Emergency Loan Application
- 2008 Student Satisfaction Survey Report
- General Disability Services Request Form
- Information and Form for Students with Psychological Disabilities
- Information and Form for Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Information and Form for Students with Mobility and Physical Disabilities
