BACHELOR DEGREE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Accredited, Innovative, and Affordable Online and In-Person Bachelor's Completion Program in Integral Studies!
CIHS enrolls students on a “Quarter” basis. New students are able to begin their studies in the Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer term. Each quarter (academic term) is 10 weeks long (2.5 months).
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall (Sept.) 2024 Quarter which starts on Sept. 30, 2024.
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The Application Deadline for the Fall 2024 term is September 12, 2024. Please submit your application by the application deadline to avoid any processing delays. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed admission in the desired term.
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Please visit our Academic Calendar Page for information on other start dates.
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Residents of the following 29 states and those outside the United States are able to complete their degree program online-through Distance Education-from the comfort of their own home: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, ME, MI, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, and all countries worldwide.
CIHS prides itself on the evaluation of the whole student and the individual experience. As such, GRE exams are not required. We welcome all interested students to apply.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted into CIHS’ bachelor’s completion program, the applicant must hold a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited community college OR have completed no less than 90 quarter units but no more than 135 quarter units of General Education (GE) at an approved college. (90 quarter units = 60 semester units; 135 quarter units = 120 semester units).
A U.S. applicant, or international applicant who intends to attend CIHS through the distance education online modality, may be admitted to CIHS full-time or part-time. International students who wish to study on the CIHS campus must maintain full-time enrollment. Additional information for international applicants is available on our International Students page.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME DEFINITIONS
- Full-time Undergraduate Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 10 units per quarter, and at least 3 quarters per year (one quarter off is optional except for the Fall quarter).
- Part-time Undergraduate Students must be enrolled in at least 5 units per quarter, and at least 3 quarters per year (one quarter off is optional except for the Fall quarter).
Please note, acceptance into one of CIHS degree programs, does not guarantee admission to other CIHS programs. Students who are accepted into a degree program at CIHS will be granted admission to another degree program only after they fulfill all the degree requirements of the first program they got admitted into, and/or on the acceptance of the other degree program’s Program Director.
APPLICATION PROCESS & HOW TO APPLY
To start the application process, the materials listed below must be submitted/uploaded to our online application portal at the time of your application submission.
Required Admission Application Materials (Admission Checklist):
A completed online application.
Non-refundable application fee:
Domestic applicants (U.S. citizens and permanent residents): $65
International applicants (F-1 Visa International Students): $100
Official transcripts from any prior college or university programs, whether you graduated or not, if any. All transcripts should be e-mailed directly from the issuing institution(s) to CIHS at admissions@cihs.edu. If Email is not an option from one or more of your former institutions, your transcripts must be mailed directly by each institution to: California Institute for Human Science, Admissions Office, 701 Garden View Court, Encinitas, CA 92024 USA. If you are requesting any transfer credit, official course syllabi may also be required for departmental approval and in compliance with CIHS’ Transfer Credit Policy.
One letter of recommendation from an individual who can address your academic and/or professional qualifications. The person recommending you may use the online form at www.cihs.edu/letter-of-recommendation OR e-mail the letter of recommendation to admissions@cihs.edu with your name in the subject line.
A personal essay in which you explain the reason(s) for seeking admission to CIHS. The essay should show evidence that you have read the CIHS website, understand the CIHS mission. Please explain how this program could help you fulfill your professional and/or personal goals. Suggested length of narrative: 1-2 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, Font Size: 12, approximately 250-500 words. Applicants may exceed this limit if needed.
A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, if applicable. (for M.A. and Ph.D. applicants ONLY).
Additional requirements for International Students can be found on the International Students Page.
What Happens After You Apply:
Once your online application is submitted, and your supporting documents have been received by the Admissions Office, your file will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee and an admission decision will be rendered. Accepted students will be notified via email by the Admissions Office.
Accepted Students:
Once you have been officially accepted into a degree program at CIHS, our Registrar’s Office will send you information on next steps including completing the CIHS Enrollment Agreement forms. Once you complete and sign your Enrollment Agreement forms, our Registrar will then provide you with your CIHS email address and CIHS student ID number. as well as: 1) information on how to select your first term classes under the guidance of your Program Director, 2) how to register for classes during the registration period using the proper online registration form, 3) how to pay your first term tuition and fees, 4) and how to access your online classes. Finally, you’ll receive information on our new student orientation, which is held online.