Presentation

• Information about Columbia International Institute, our mission, programs, locations, and students
• Six distinctive Columbia International Institute features that benefit you
• Costs to attend other info
• How to apply

Mission

Columbia International Institute enables students
to design a individualized academic program.

We’re different

for two good reasons:

• 
  , working adults, have different needs and interests than traditional-age college students.
• We are student centered and build your degree program around your personal goals.

Six Distinctive

Our academic program is distinctive in six ways.

1. Faculty mentors
2. Unparalleled flexibility
3. Custom-designed programs
4. Credit for prior college-level learning
5. Transfer and transcript friendly
6. Leadership in educational technology

• Know that a college degree is often the key to success
• Range widely in age, with most in their late 20s to early 50s
• Usually attended college previously
• Typically enroll part time, due to busy lives, work and family responsibilities

Five Term

Starting in September :

• Four 15-week terms that begin in September, November, January and March
• A May term that features an 8-week and a 15-week session
• Ample time to plan your studies with your mentor and gather your study materials
• Register online
• Tuition not due at registration

Faculty Montors

• Provide personal attention and intensive academic advising
• Work with you from orientation to graduation
• Help you design a programs, review your prior learning and coordinate your studies with other faculty

Flexibility

• Guided, independent study with a mentor or tutor, with meetings by appointment
• Study groups on selected topics and themes
• Web-based, online distance learning courses
• Residencies in certain programs – intensive weekend learning experiences
• Outside internships or cross enrollment at other colleges

Designed Degrees

• Programs built around you, the individual
• Degrees individualized to meet your personal and professional needs
• Faculty mentors help you develop your courses Mentors help you create your own personal courses, or “learning contracts

Value your Pre-credit

We are a pioneer in recognizing the value of your prior, college-level learning, gained or documented through:

• Work and life experience
• Licenses and training (military, law enforcement, etc.)
• Standardized tests etc.
• Previous coursework at other colleges

Transfer

• Agreements with many colleges to accept the maximum credit from courses
• Previous college credits are accepted if:
• They come from regionally accredited colleges or institutions.
• You earned course grades of “C-” or better
• The credits fit in the degree program that you design

Courses

credits vary according to program

• Doctoral Courses (60 credits)
• Bachelor’s Courses (120 credits)
• Master’s Courses( 36 credits )

Center

• Students are never required to visit the center’s administrative offices.
• Students interact with faculty and staff via phone, e-mail, fax and the Internet

Requirements for Courses

Your individualized program plan includes:

• General education core requirements
• Studies in the liberal arts and sciences
• Studies to establish a concentration (major)
• At least 32 credits at the college for a bachelor’s courses level
• Advanced-level studies for a bachelor’s courses

Are You Ready

Factors that make for success:

• Clear goals and aspirations
• Developing good reading, writing and research skills
• Willingness to make major adjustments in your personal life to focus on your studies

Undergraduate Fee

• We offer some of the most affordable tuition in the USA
• Tuition
  1. $100/credit = $11,950 for 120-credit under studies
  2. $165/credit=$5,950 for 36-credit in Master
  3. $215/credit=$6,450 for 30-credit in Ph.D
• Lowest fees of any four-year institutions

Ready to Apply

• Apply or complete an admissions application
• Request that official transcripts be sent directly to CII
• Expect a reply in one to two weeks

Once You Are Reviewed

• You will be invited to our next new student orientation
• At orientation, you will:
  1. Meet your mentor
  2. Plan your first studies
  3. Register and pay your tuition

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