CATALOG CALIFORNIA Volume 5 | Version 1.1 Effective December 1, 2019 – MarcH 31, 2021 Updated January 29, 2020 415-805-1888 www.galvanize.com 1 44 Tehama Street, San Francisco CA 94105; 6060 Center Drive #950 Los Angeles CA 90045 Table of Contents Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION TO GALVANIZE .............................................................................................. 6 Galvanize Mission ............................................................................................................................ 6 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................... 6 Galvanize Educational Objectives ..................................................................................................... 6 PROGRAMS OFFERED ............................................................................................................. 6 Galvanize Data Science Immersive ("DSI")........................................................................................ 6 Galvanize Data Science Online Immersive ........................................................................................ 8 Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive ("SEI") ..................................................................... 9 Hack Reactor Software Engineering Online Immersive ................................................................... 10 Hack Reactor Software Engineering Online Immersive - Part Time ................................................. 10 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES ............................................... 11 International Students/Visa Requirements .................................................................................... 12 Language of Instruction ................................................................................................................. 12 Data Science Immersive (All) .......................................................................................................... 12 Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive (All) ....................................................................... 13 ACADEMIC ACCOMODATIONS .............................................................................................. 13 PAYMENT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 13 Tuition ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Loans ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Tuition Assistance .......................................................................................................................... 13 POSTPONEMENT CLAUSE ...................................................................................................... 14 PRIOR CREDIT EARNED ......................................................................................................... 14 TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS .............................................................................................. 14 STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND (STRF) .......................................................................... 15 FACULTY ............................................................................................................................... 16 CANCELLATION, TERMINATION, AND WITHDRAWAL Student’s Right to Cancel ..................... 18 School’s Right to Terminate ........................................................................................................... 18 Refunds Due to Termination or Withdrawal ................................................................................... 18 Withdrawal Procedures ................................................................................................................. 19 2 44 Tehama Street, San Francisco CA 94105; 6060 Center Drive #950 Los Angeles CA 90045 DEFERMENT POLICY .............................................................................................................. 19 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................................................... 19 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 20 Galvanize Data Science Immersive (All) .......................................................................................... 20 Hack Reactor Immersive (All) ......................................................................................................... 20 SATISFACTORY PROGRESS .................................................................................................... 21 Galvanize Data Science Immersive (All) .......................................................................................... 21 Hack Reactor Programs (All) ........................................................................................................... 22 STUDENT RECORDS ............................................................................................................... 25 STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 25 Career Services & Employment Opportunities ................................................................................ 25 Housing ......................................................................................................................................... 26 CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................................................................... 27 Policy Against Harassment ............................................................................................................. 28 Discipline ....................................................................................................................................... 28 GRIEVANCES ......................................................................................................................... 29 Stage 1: Informal Resolution .......................................................................................................... 29 Stage 2: Formal Complaint ............................................................................................................. 29 Stage 3: Formal Complaint Resolution Process ............................................................................... 29 Stage 4: Appeal .............................................................................................................................. 29 FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................. 30 Facility Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 30 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 31 Galvanize Data Science (All) ........................................................................................................... 31 Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive (All) ....................................................................... 31 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ..................................................................................................... 32 PROPRIETARY MATERIALS .................................................................................................... 32 MEDIA AND PUBLICITY RELEASE ........................................................................................... 33 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .......................................................................................................... 39 3 44 Tehama Street, San Francisco CA 94105; 6060 Center Drive #950 Los Angeles CA 90045 Notes Catalog Revisions THis Galvanize Catalog, California, is updated at least annually, but Galvanize reserves the rigHt to revise it more frequently at its discretion. THe most recent edition of the Catalog is the one posted on the Galvanize website, wHicH can be downloaded at www.galvanize.com. A copy of the current Catalog can be requested by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling the scHool at 415-805-1888. SucH cHanges will not negatively affect currently enrolled students. Location of Classes All California classes are conducted at our 44 TeHama Street, San Francisco, CA 94015 location or our brancH location 6060 Center Drive #950 Los Angeles, CA 90045. Ownership and Authorization to Operate Galvanize is a private institution owned by Galvanize Inc. THe company Headquarters is located at 1644 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202. THe officers of Galvanize are: Harsh Patel CEO Eric Toler CFO James Rhyu Director Shaun McAlmont Director Vincent Mathis Director Accreditation Galvanize is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and is not eligible to participate in federal student financial assistance programs. Galvanize does not offer any programs that prepare students for any official licensure exam in the state of California. Galvanize is a private institution approved to operate by the California