Applying to CIIS

Application Deadlines

Deadlines can be found below. Several of our programs fill by the priority application deadline, so we encourage all applicants to apply by the priority deadline. CIIS evaluates applicants based on rolling admissions until all slots are filled or until the final application deadline (whichever comes first). Please contact the admissions counselor of the program for details, as many of our programs will fill up prior to the final deadline. For Fall 2022 deadlines see below.

Application Requirements

Please see your program’s "Apply" page for the specific list of materials to include in your application. Expand the box below to find links to each of our program's apply pages for specific application requirements and supporting materials.

International applicants have additional requirements and should visit the International Students page for additional details.

Application Instructions

Step 1: Complete the Online Admissions Application and Submit the Application Fee

Start your online application. There is a non-refundable $65 application fee payable online upon submitting your application.


Step 2: Submit Your Supporting Materials

When submitting your materials, please make sure that all materials clearly state your full name. We recommend utilizing headers and page numbers (if needed) to maintain the order of your documents. Please allow 5 business days for processing. Please check your programs apply page above for the specific application requirements.

Step 3: Submit Your Official Transcripts

We require official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic institutions attended, regardless of whether or not you received a degree. This includes all transcripts from any institution where you have earned 7 or more units and transcripts from any schools that appear on your degree conferral transcript. Be sure to mention on your application if your transcript is listed under a different name.

All transcripts from schools outside the United States and Canada must be sent, at the applicant's expense, to World Education Services (WES) foreign credential evaluation service. A course-by-course report* is required for all programs and will be used in lieu of the CIIS application requirement for original transcripts. CIIS accepts the WES 'Basic' report, but applicants may wish to complete the 'ICAP'.

CIIS will also accept foreign credential evaluations that are in a comprehensive course-by-course format from the current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Minimum GPA: A GPA of 3.0 or higher in previous coursework is required. However, a GPA below 3.0 does not automatically disqualify an applicant and CIIS will consider a prospective student whose GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0. These individuals are required to submit a GPA Statement and are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their options.

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