ACADEMIC CATALOG 2021 Illinois Updated 4-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO.................................................................................6 GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................7 History ............................................................................................................................................... 7 CSI Mission ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Supporting Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 7 CSI Credentials ................................................................................................................................... 7 Our Philosophy ................................................................................................................................... 7 ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE ....................................................................8 Legal Status ....................................................................................................................................... 8 State Approval ................................................................................................................................... 8 Statement regarding accreditation ..................................................................................................... 8 Statement of Non-Discrimination........................................................................................................ 9 2021 CALENDARS .............................................................................................. 10 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ............................................................................. 14 Admission Requirements for Skill Building Programs ......................................................................... 14 Admission Requirements for Career Programs................................................................................... 16 Admission Requirements for CS Foundation CS Essential and CS Expert Programs .............................. 16 Admission Requirements for English as a Second Language Programs*.............................................. 18 English Proficiency Requirements for Non-Native Speakers of English For Skill Building, Healthcare, Networking Career, and CS Programs ............................................................................................... 19 English Proficiency Requirements for Non-Native Speakers of English For the Business Career Program, Business Career Program – Digital Multimedia Concentration ........................................................... 19 Policies and Criteria for Accepting Transfer Credit for Academic Programs ......................................... 20 Transferability of Credit and Articulation Agreements ....................................................................... 21 Start Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 21 FINANCIAL SERVICES ......................................................................................... 21 Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................... 22 Supplies and Other Expenses ............................................................................................................ 22 Payment Policy ................................................................................................................................ 22 Financial Obligation ......................................................................................................................... 22 © 2021 CSI Academic Catalog 2021 P a g e | 2 Delinquent Accounts ........................................................................................................................ 22 School Withdrawal Process ............................................................................................................... 23 Refund/Cancelation/Withdrawal Policy ............................................................................................ 23 Refund Distribution .......................................................................................................................... 23 Student Responsibilities.................................................................................................................... 23 Institutional Pro Rata Refund Calculation and Policy ......................................................................... 23 Institutional Costs ............................................................................................................................ 23 Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................... 24 STUDENT AFFAIRS INFORMATION ..................................................................... 25 Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................. 25 Personal Student Advising ................................................................................................................ 25 Job Placement Services ..................................................................................................................... 25 Anti-Harassment Policy, Including Sexual Harassment ....................................................................... 25 Students with Disabilities ................................................................................................................. 26 Voter Registration ............................................................................................................................ 27 FERPA .............................................................................................................................................. 28 New Student Orientation .................................................................................................................. 31 Personal Property ............................................................................................................................ 31 Lost and Found ................................................................................................................................. 31 Student ID ........................................................................................................................................ 31 CSI Assigned Email Account as Primary Means of Communication ..................................................... 31 Electronic Devices............................................................................................................................. 32 Smoking/Eating ............................................................................................................................... 32 Guests/Children ............................................................................................................................... 32 Housing and Transportation ............................................................................................................. 32 Vaccinations and Immunizations ....................................................................................................... 32 Academic Assistance ........................................................................................................................ 32 Violence at School ............................................................................................................................ 32 Drug and Alcohol Policy .................................................................................................................... 33 Standards of Conduct ....................................................................................................................... 34 Corrective Action .............................................................................................................................. 34 Dismissal Policy ................................................................................................................................ 35 Re-entry Policy ................................................................................................................................. 35 Restart Policy ................................................................................................................................... 35 Student Complaints .......................................................................................................................... 35 © 2021 CSI Academic Catalog 2021 P a g e | 3 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POLICIES .................................................................. 36 Maintaining Student Status .............................................................................................................. 36 Social Security Number Regulations .................................................................................................. 36 Driver’s License ................................................................................................................................ 36 F-1 Student Employment Opportunities ............................................................................................