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Student Guidebook

Division of Student Affairs

Table of Contents

 Mission of the Division of Student Affairs [top]

Placing students at the center of their educational experience, the Division of Student Affairs supports and enhances learning and the University community through quality co-curricular programs, activities, facilities, and services.

 Vice President for Student Affairs [top]

Bell Tower, Rooms 2560, 2565 and 2705
(805) 437-8536; Fax: (805) 437-8549
http://www.csuci.edu/studentaffairs/offofvp.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The purpose of the Vice President for Student Affairs office is to recommend policies, guidelines and procedures that will ensure a coordinated delivery and assessment system of student services throughout the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), which includes Enrollment Services, Student Life, Housing & Residential Education, and Associated Students Incorporated.

The Vice President for Student Affairs office ensures a comprehensive clearing system which:

  • tracks and reports budgets and expenditures;
  • implements, coordinates and/or manages special projects;
  • produces and distributes internal and external student communication materials;
  • hires, trains and provides staff development;
  • provides co-curricular education initiatives; and
  • coordinates program assessment and evaluation for all units within the Division.

Associated Students Inc. [top]

Student Union, Administrative Offices
(805) 437-2622; Fax: (805) 437-2793
http://asi.csuci.edu/
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All currently registered students are members of Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) and pay both an associated student fee and a student body center fee as part of their registration fees. ASI is a non-profit corporation which has a Board of Directors that oversees the allocation of the ASI student fees, hires a professional and student staff to manage the Student Union, and creates opportunities for leadership development.

ASI has four student organization ‘entities’ that include Student Government (SG), Student Programming Board (SPB), the CI View student newspaper, and The Nautical yearbook. The SG President, SPB President, CI View Editor-in-Chief and The Nautical Editor-in-Chief serve on the ASI Board of Directors along with five additional students, one faculty member, three University administrators, and one community member. The ASI Board meets the first Thursday of every month in the Student Union Conference Room at 8 a.m.

ASI – Student Government

Student Union, Room 2011
(805) 437-2734; Fax: (805) 437-2793
sgasi@csuci.edu
http://studentgov.csuci.edu/index.htm

Student Government (SG) serves as the voice of the student body and disseminates information to students about campus, statewide, and national affairs. In addition, Student Government encourages civic engagement within the community.

ASI – Student Programming Board

Student Union, Room 2032
(805) 437-2730; Fax: (805) 437-2793
asi.spb@csuci.edu
http://spb.csuci.edu/index.htm

Student Programming Board (SPB) is a student organization that fosters community, creates engagement opportunities and builds CI pride through the planning, promotion and implementation of student-centered events and activities.

ASI – CI View Student Newspaper

Student Union, Room 2003
(805) 437-2753; Fax: (805) 437-2793
ciview.editor@csuci.edu
http://ciview.csuci.edu/index.htm

The CI View is the campus student newspaper and is staffed entirely by students. This hard copy and on-line publication provides the CI community with current news, upcoming events and student editorials.

ASI – The Nautical Student Yearbook

Student Union, Room 2001
(805) 437-3121; Fax: (805) 437-2793
nautical@csuci.edu
http://yearbook.csuci.edu/index.htm

The Nautical yearbook is a collaborative student-run publication that captures the ever-changing and growing CI community.

Student Union

(805)-437-8932 or 437-2622; Fax: (805) 437-2793

The Student Union serves to foster community and enhance student learning and development on the CI campus by providing exceptional services, supporting holistic programming and maintaining an environmentally responsible facility. It contains lounge spaces, food services including a coffee house and convenience store, entertainment venues, meeting rooms and an outdoor courtyard. The Student Union also houses the ASI administrative offices, the SEAL (Student Engagement and Applied Leadership) Center and provides office space for the ASI Chair, The Nautical yearbook, CI View student newspaper, Student Programming Board, and Student Government.

 Enrollment Services [top]

Enrollment Services are all located in Sage Hall.

Enrollment Center

(805) 437-8500; Fax: (805) 437-8509
http://www.csuci.edu/enrollmentservices
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“One-stop” services for students including:

  • Admission application assistance
  • Class registration
  • Financial aid assistance
  • Enrollment verification
  • Cashiering services (fee payments)
  • Student ID cards
  • Student class schedule changes (add/drop)
  • Requests for transcripts
  • Various student record forms such as application for degree, duplicate diploma request and change of major/minor
  • Name, address, phone number and email account changes
  • Graduation and commencement ceremony information
  • FERPA information and withholding of directory information
  • Petition/substitution forms
  • Veterans Affairs assistance

Admissions & Recruitment

(805) 437-8520; Fax: (805) 437-8519
admissions@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/admissions/

This office will answer your questions about admission status, including ELM/EPT exemption. 

Financial Aid

(805) 437-8530; Fax: (805) 437-8509
financial.aid@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/financialaid
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CSU Channel Islands’ federal Title IV school code is 039803.

  • The Financial Aid office offers grants, scholarships, Federal Work Study and loans.
  • To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which can be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  • For information on scholarships, email scholarships@csuci.edu.
  • For information on Federal Work Study, email workstudy@csuci.edu.

Records & Registration

(805) 437-8500; Fax: (805) 437-8509
records.registration@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/records-registration
Office Hours:  Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following is a list of some of the services, Web pages and forms available through the Records and Registration office:

Student Business Services

(805) 437-8810; Fax: (805) 437-8900
sbs@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/sbs
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to Noon (Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3 and 4 p.m.)

  • Processes all student registration and housing payments
  • Processes student refunds
  • Issues student Dolphin ID cards

 Housing & Residential Education [top]

Santa Cruz Village (Main Office)
(805) 437-2733; Fax: (805) 437-3234
http://www.csuci.edu/housing/
Business Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  (Staff are available  24 hours a day to respond to urgent or emergency situations.)

Housing and Residential Education supports the mission of our University by providing facilities, services and programs to ensure students live and learn in a secure, comfortable and accessible environment. Our student-centered approach is designed to promote academic success, personal growth, responsible citizenship, and service to the community.

Amazing Community Facilities

  • Computer Labs
  • Dance Studio
  • Study Room
  • Pool & Spa
  • Fitness Studio
  • Art Studio
  • Music Practice Rooms
  • Game Room
  • Lounges
  • TV & Gaming Lounges
  • Meeting Rooms

Hundreds of Events, Including:

  • Block Parties
  • Academic Success Programs
  • Academic Recognition Programs
  • Welcome Week
  • Floor Competitions
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Socials
  • Craft Nights
  • Spring Gala
  • Movie Nights
  • Tournaments
  • Community Service Programs
  • Yoga
  • Ballroom and Other Dance Lessons

Employment and Leadership Opportunities

  • Resident Assistants
  • Desk Assistants
  • Event Programmers
  • Summer Hospitality
  • Summer Logistics
  • Summer Cleaning
  • Pod Squad
  • Fun Patrol
  • Game Clerks
  • Communication Assistants

Individual and Community Responsibilities

All California State University housing programs are governed by Title V, California Code of Regulations. These guidelines are part of the California Education Code and CSU Channel Islands policies and guidelines are aligned with them. These regulations may be viewed at: http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?Action=TOC&RS=GVT1.0&VR=2.0&SP=CCR-1000 (look for Title 5, Division 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5, Article 5: Housing and Article 6: Meals).

As students of the CSU, you are responsible for your individual conduct as stated in the California Educational Code (Title V, Sections 41301-41304), which can be found online at http://www.csuci.edu/students/publication/guidebook/judaffairs.htm#code. This code is enforced by the Dean of Students and Judicial Affairs office.

The Community Living Standards for on-campus resident students and associated responses are outlined in the Housing and Residential Education ABC’s Manual which can be found online at http://www.csuci.edu/housing/ResidentHandbook.htm.

Finally, as residents of the State of California, you are required to know and adhere to state laws which are outlined in the California Penal Code and the California Vehicle Code.

In situations where these laws and expectations overlap, students are accountable to all three entities: Housing and Residential Education, the University judicial officer, and University Police. Each of these offices works cooperatively with each other, and are also authorized to adjudicate alleged violations independently.

 Student Life [top]

Main Office
Bell Tower East, Room 1802
(805) 437-8510 (V/TTY); Fax: (805) 437-3211
http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/index.htm
Office Hours:  Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Purpose
Student Life serves as a first point of contact for students seeking involvement opportunities on campus and provides proactive learning experiences aimed at preparing students to serve as effective leaders and members of diverse cultures and communities.

Student Life supports the educational mission of the University through the following co-curricular programs: Student Leadership Programs, Career Development Services, Personal Counseling & Student Health Services, Campus Recreation, Disability Resource Programs, Multicultural Programs, New Student, Orientation & Transition Programs, Talent Search Program, Educational Opportunity Program, University Outreach, Student Support Services Program, Veterans Affairs Program, and Judicial Affairs.

Dean of Students

Bell Tower East, Room 1802
(805) 437-8512; Fax: (805) 437-3211
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Purpose

The Dean of Students office serves a central role in student learning and development at CI, while advancing the University's mission by fostering academic and social networks through which students develop as intentional learners and global citizens. This office creates opportunities to involve students, faculty and staff in diverse learning communities and provides a critical support structure for enriching the overall student experience.

Judicial Affairs

The purpose of Judicial Affairs is to: provide a fair process for accountability of student conduct; promote the development of individual integrity; protect the rights of members of the campus community; uphold the rules, regulations and integrity of the University; provide learning opportunities for students who participate in the student judicial process; and provide personal accountability. For more information about Judicial Affairs, please see the Judicial Affairs section of this guidebook.

Campus Recreation

Recreation Center (Arroyo Hall, South Entrance*)
*For ADA access, push buzzer on north side of the Recreation Center.
(805) 437-8902
CampusRecreation@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/recreation

Campus Recreation, through its programs and services, assists students in creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles by balancing the demands of academic pursuits with the benefits of “wellness” through physical fitness, competition and recreation.

Intramural Sports

The Intramural Sports program offers the University community opportunities to join in organized sport competitions. Scheduled tournaments, league play and challenges are offered throughout the year for women, men and co-recreational play.

Sports Clubs

Sports clubs provide an opportunity for students to engage in a higher level of competition. Sports clubs represent the University in intra-club competition or conduct inter-club activities. Current sports clubs include: Bicycle Kitchen, sailing, running, snowboarding, volleyball and triathlon.

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures utilizes nature’s resources (oceans, mountains, rivers, and wilderness) to challenge the physical body as well as the mind. Activities include fishing off the coast of Southern California, camping out on one of the five Channel Islands and enjoying a morning hike culminating at the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains.

The Waterfront Program

The Waterfront Program offers various instructional and safety classes in kayaking, sailing, rowing, and windsurfing. Whether you are experienced or a novice the waterfront is a great place to learn and have fun.

Campus Recreation also offers three facilities for students to use and enjoy:

  • The Recreation Center is home to our fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a multi-purpose court.
  • Next to the Recreation Center on Oxnard Street is Potrero Field. The two multi-use fields are available for soccer, flag football, lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee and more.
  • The CI Waterfront Center is located at the docks in the Channel Islands Harbor, approximately 35 minutes from campus, at 3950 Bluefin Circle. The waterfront houses our sailing, kayaking, rowing and windsurfing activities and is home to our Sailing Club.

Career Development Services

Bell Tower, Room 1548
(805) 437-3270; Fax: (805) 437-8899
http://www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Career Development Services Resources

  • Career Counseling: The purpose of career counseling is to guide students through the career planning process of self-assessment, occupational exploration, career decision making, identifying goals and developing a plan of action.
  • Career Center: The Career Center contains reference materials for students and employers. Students have access to computer workstations where online job searching is available.

Career and Internship Fair

Career fairs, scheduled during the spring semester, are a great opportunity for students to obtain leads and contacts for full and part-time jobs, internships, summer employment, and informational interviewing.

Graduate School Information Fair

Students meet graduate school representatives and explore options for a post-baccalaureate education as well as gain valuable information and insight from school representatives.

Internship Opportunities

Local employers frequently contact Career Development Services to recruit student interns. By integrating classroom theory into the world of work, students acquire firsthand experience in a work environment related to their career interests. Internships are offered during the fall, spring and summer.

Student Employment

On and off-campus employment opportunities are available for viewing through the Dolphin CareerLink Web page. On-campus employment is a convenient way to meet financial needs while attending college. Students may obtain an application for on-campus employment online or in the Career Center. Jobs, internships and career opportunities are posted online. Students interested in viewing these openings need to contact Career Development Services (CDS) in order to access jobs online.

Co-Curricular Portfolio and Transcript Program

The co-curricular portfolio serves as an official compilation of documentation of a student’s involvement and achievement in co-curricular activities and learning experiences. Students can demonstrate their co-curricular learning and proficiency by providing evidence of each co-curricular activity and placing it in the portfolio.

Graduate Leadership Opportunities

CDS staff will assist students in researching graduate fellowships and research and internship opportunities. Students interested in graduate school will benefit from learning about resources within the CSU system that offer support for continued education.

Disability Resource Programs

Educational Access Center - Bell Tower, Room 1541
(805) 437-3331 (V/TTY); Fax: (805) 437-8529
accommodations@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/drp
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Disability Resource Programs (DRP) empowers students with disabilities by providing an environment that enriches their educational experience through inclusion, advocacy and support. DRP services ensure equitable access so that students may become engaged in their development of both educational and lifelong pursuits. We accomplish this by providing students with academic accommodations and services in a manner that promotes independence, self-advocacy and accountability.

DRP offers intake, assessment of needs and facilitation of academic and other accommodations for students who choose to identify their disability to the University and register for services. Academic accommodations are provided based on disability-related needs under sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These services may include but are not limited to:

  • Liaison to campus programs and departments
  • Disability management counseling
  • Computer lab with assistive technology software
  • Test proctoring in private study rooms with extended test time
  • Scribes for examinations
  • Alternate format services
  • Note takers or taped lectures
  • Readers
  • Sign language interpreters
  • Priority Registration
  • Computer Aided Real-time Translation (CART)

Students requesting accommodations are strongly encouraged to contact DRP prior to the beginning of the semester and present appropriate written documentation of the disability.

Consult the calendar section of this guidebook for important intake and finals testing dates for students registered for services. Please note: It is important to schedule appointments with a disability resource counselor in advance of all services. Contact Disability Resource Programs for more information.

For additional details on resources available for students with disabilities, including eligibility information, please visit the Disability Resource Programs website or email questions to accommodations@csuci.edu.  

Educational Opportunity Program

Bell Tower, Room 1538
(805) 437-8939; Fax: (805) 437-3211
http://www.csuci.edu/eop 
Office Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides targeted support aimed at increasing academic accomplishment and individual empowerment. The ultimate goal is to provide incoming students from disadvantaged backgrounds with the tools that will help them succeed in college and graduate from CI.

EOP provides a Summer Bridge to all first time freshmen. The Summer Bridge Program was established in 2004 to provide an orientation to college life, review basic skills, and provide academic advisement to incoming EOP students. Through a residential program, Summer Bridge assists incoming freshmen with needed support as they prepare for the rigors of university work. Summer Bridge focuses on mathematical skills, creative reading and writing, study sessions and tutorials, and other activities that are part of the full Summer Bridge experience. Participants benefit from personalized attention, individualized instruction and accessibility to campus resources.

EOP also provides the following services:

  • University 100 – Student Life and College Success
  • Priority registration
  • Academic guidance and programming
  • Financial advising and assistance
  • Academic development workshops
  • Student leadership development
  • Career exploration
  • End of year awards ceremony

Multicultural Programs

Bell Tower, Room 1518
(805) 437-8407; Fax: (805) 437-3211
http://www.csuci.edu/multicultural
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of Multicultural Programs is to educate students on issues of diversity and equality, to advocate for under-represented groups on campus, to affirm and celebrate the unique heritage of our students, to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation for all peoples and cultures, to be a uniting force on campus, and to foster an environment that is emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually safe and beneficial to all areas of student life and development.

Events, Services and Activities

  • Safe space on campus for students to relax, study and socialize
  • Diversity training for student leaders
  • Co-curricular events that honor students’ unique heritage and stimulate identity formation
  • Multicultural resources and educational materials are provided in the Diversity Library
  • Student organization/campus clubs support
    • Meeting space
    • Student internships
    • Event co-sponsorships and collaborations

Consult the calendar section of this guidebook for event information, including the Celebration Series monthly theme highlighting cultural identity. For additional details on events and resources available for students, please visit the Multicultural Programs website.

New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs

(805) 437-3160; Fax: (805) 437-3211
http://www.csuci.edu/nsotp/

New Student, Orientation and Transition Programs (NSOTP) supports University recruitment and retention initiatives by coordinating events, activities and services that integrate new students holistically (socially and academically) into the CI community. NSOTP consists of two programmatic elements: Island View Orientation and Transition Programs.

Island View Orientation

Island View Orientation (IVO) prepares students for a successful transition to the University. IVO is offered to incoming freshmen and transfer students prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters. This program informs students about academic requirements, campus expectations, student life, student support services and co-curricular involvement opportunities. Freshman orientation assists students with the initial advising and registration process. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend IVO. Attendance for freshmen is mandatory.

Transition Programs

NSOTP plans and implements a variety of large and small scale events designed to assist with students’ transition to the University:

  • The annual Welcome Celebration event, typically held the Sunday prior to the first day of the fall semester, is an opportunity for the campus community, incoming students and their families to unite in celebrating the start of the academic year.
  • The Ask Me Campaign provides a concierge-type booth staffed by campus volunteers during the first few days of the semester to respond to information and directional queries of new students.
  • Be a Part From the Start is a 10-week campus-wide student retention program that consists of a plethora of activities and events designed to help students engage in the University from the moment of arrival at CI. The Be a Part From the Start series begins with a week of welcome called Ride the Tide and is followed by nine themed weeks based on each of CSU Channel Islands’ Dimensions of Development.
  • Block parties are typically held on the second Friday of every month from 9 p.m. to midnight on Ventura Street between Santa Cruz and Anacapa villages.

For more information about NSOTP, including program information, please visit our website or email or call us.

Personal Counseling Services

Student Health & Counseling Center (Yuba Hall)
(805) 437-2088; Fax: (805) 437-8829
http://www.csuci.edu/studentlife/personalcounsel.htm
Office Hours: Mon. – Thu., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (After-hours appointments available upon request)

Personal Counseling Services (PCS) supports the academic, personal and interpersonal development of CI students by providing short-term individual and group counseling; crisis intervention; referrals; consultation for faculty, staff, and parents; and educational programs for the campus community. PCS carefully adheres to legal and professional standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Individual Counseling

Students meet one-on-one with a counselor to explore life experiences; feelings of unhappiness, stress, depression and/or anxiety; and to identify personal areas of academic progress.

Group Counseling

Throughout the academic year, two or more students meet with a counselor in a supportive group setting. Group counseling can provide students with opportunities to learn more about themselves and to improve their relationships with others.

Confidentiality

Personal Counseling Services adheres to legal and professional standards of ethics and confidentiality. A student’s use of the service and all information shared by students with the counseling staff are held in confidence except in those incidences where clinicians are required by law or a court order to reveal particular information. Records of counseling sessions never become part of a student’s transcript or academic record.

Student Health Services

Student Health & Counseling Center (Yuba Hall)
(805) 437-8828; Fax: (805) 437-8829
http://www.csuci.edu/studenthealth
Hours: Semester: Mon. – Thu. , 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed 12 – 1 p.m.); Fri., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sat. – Sun., Closed; Summer/Winter/Spring Break: Mon, - Thu., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fri. – Sun., Closed

The purpose of Student Health Services is to promote good physical and emotional health. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of illness through education. All regularly enrolled students are offered basic health services paid through their student fees. There is no charge to see a physician or other medical provider. Additional fees may be charged for immunizations, outside lab services, and x-rays, if needed. Health services available at the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) are similar to those provided by your family physician including care for colds, cuts, sprains, infections and flu. Services are comprised of the following: 


  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries
  • Physical examinations
  • Family planning, including the state-sponsored Family PACT program
  • Pap smears
  • Immunizations
  • TB testing
  • HIV testing
  • STD screening and treatment
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Smoking cessation
  • Mental health (in conjunction with Personal Counseling Services)
  • Health education programs

Appointments are strongly encouraged whenever possible. Walk-ins are accepted if the schedule allows; however, priority is given to previously scheduled appointments. Every attempt is made to provide same-day service to students with acute illnesses or urgent concerns.

Community Medical Clinics

When the SHCC is closed or a student is unable to get to campus, basic health care services are available at no cost at any of the 10 Ventura County Medical Clinics listed below. Students must present their student identification card to be seen. (Preferred sites most familiar with CI students are noted with an *.):

  • *Magnolia Family Medical Clinic: 2240 E. Gonzales Rd. #100, Oxnard (805) 981-5151; Urgent Care: (805) 981-5181
  • Conejo Valley Family Medical Group: 223 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #102, Thousand Oaks (805) 370-0600
  • Las Islas Family Medical Group: 2400 S. “C” St., Oxnard (805) 240-7000; Urgent Care: 325 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard (805) 483-0198
  • Santa Paula Medical Clinic: 1334 East Main St., Santa Paula (805) 933-1122
  • *Las Posas Family Medical Group: 3801 Las Posas Rd. #214, Camarillo (805) 437-0900
  • Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic: 1227 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley (805) 582-4000; Urgent Care: (805) 582-4050
  • *Moorpark Family Medical Clinic: 35 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark (805) 529-4624
  • Fillmore Family Medical Group: 828 Ventura St., Fillmore (805) 524-2000; Urgent Care: AM: (805) 524-2000, PM: (805) 524-8604
  • West Ventura Medical Clinic: 133 West Santa Clara St., Ventura (805) 641-5600, Urgent Care: (805) 641-5620
  • Academic Family Medicine Center: 3291 Loma Vista Rd., Building #340, 1st Floor, Ventura; Urgent Care: (805) 652-6500

Emergency Care

If you need immediate assistance, please call 911.

On a fee-for-services basis, 24-hour emergency care is available at:

  • St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2309 Antonio Avenue, Camarillo, Emergency Room: (805) 389-5810
  • St. John’s Regional Medical Center, 1600 North Rose Avenue, Oxnard, Emergency Room: (805) 988-2674
  • Ventura County Medical Center, 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, California, Emergency Room: (805) 652-6165

Student Health Insurance

Students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance that covers services beyond the scope of what Student Health Services provides. Information on low cost insurance policies designed especially for students may be obtained from Student Life, the SHCC or the website https://wfis.wellsfargo.com/CSU/.

Personal Health Kit for the CI Student

Student Health Services recommends that each student put together a personal health kit for their use while in their residence hall or apartment. Monitoring personal health and taking care of oneself is essential to student success.

Insurance Information:

  • A copy of your insurance card and an understanding of your insurance coverage in Ventura County
  • Insurance contact information if you have questions related to your coverage

Medical Information:

  • Name and number of your primary health care provider
  • Copies of pertinent medical records (immunizations, notes/labs related to illnesses or chronic conditions)

Routine medications and supplies that come in handy:

  • Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for pain and fevers
  • Digital thermometer
  • Allergy medications as needed
  • EpiPen for known allergies to bees, nuts, etc.
  • Antacids and/or anti-diarrheals for upset stomach, heartburn, etc.
  • Heating pad or instant hot packs
  • Portable ice packs for injuries
  • Extra contact lens solutions
  • Eyeglasses (in case of problem with contacts or eye infection)
  • Cool mist humidifier for winter months
  • Prescribed orthotics
  • Prescribed nebulizers and/or inhaler medications for asthma
  • Transfer prescriptions for any chronic medications to a local pharmacy in advance and/or plan ahead to obtain refills by mail order.
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Sunscreen/sunblock
  • Topical antibiotic ointment
  • Adhesive dressing/band-aids

Student Leadership Programs

Student Union, Room 2037
(805) 437-3356
studentleadership@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/studentleadership

Based on the premise that leadership is a process whereby individuals can learn and develop leadership skills, Student Leadership Programs (SLP) provides programs and services to develop students to serve as ethical, responsive and skilled leaders in our multicultural society.

SLP is housed in the Student Engagement and Applied Leadership (SEAL) Center located on the second floor of the Student Union. SLP includes three programmatic elements: the SEAL Center, Clubs and Organizations, and the Leadership Certificate Program (currently under development).

Student Engagement and Applied Leadership (SEAL) Center

Staffed by experienced student leaders, the SEAL Center is a location for aspiring and current student leaders to gain information about leadership opportunities and trainings on campus. Various resources for clubs and organizations are also available in the SEAL Center.

Leadership Certification Program

Student Leadership Programs is currently in the process of developing a multi-phase leadership program that will provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest leadership potential.

Although the second and third levels are still under development, the first level of the leadership certificate program is the Back to Basics Leadership Retreat, designed to teach aspiring and current student leaders the significance of “going back to the basics” to understand self, leadership, team, professionalism, self-discipline and etiquette. This annual 26-hour, on-campus Back to Basics Student Leadership Retreat, established in 2006, is grounded in the concepts of basic training and boot camp.

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs and organizations must design and implement programs, events and activities which support and enrich the goals of CI’s educational mission. Involvement in clubs/organizations presents students with the opportunity to broaden their learning, obtain leadership and interpersonal skills, and develop a commitment to service. Student participation in clubs/organizations attracts new students to our campus and integrates them into our CI culture and traditions. Student clubs/organizations strengthen campus-community relations, improve inter-institutional communications, and facilitate students’ acquisition of skills.

CSU Executive Order No. 1006 (supersedes CSU Executive Order No. 969)

This executive order (EO) develops and communicates systemwide policies, procedures, and/or guidelines for student organizations and activities. To view this EO, please visit http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1006.html.

Student Support Services

Bell Tower East, Room 1858
(805) 437-3560; Fax: (805) 437-3211
http://www.csuci.edu/sss

Student Support Services program (SSS) is designed to assist participants with enhancing their academic skills, increase participants’ retention and graduation rates, and promote graduate and professional school programs. SSS provides services in the following areas to eligible students:

  • Academic Assistance
  • Career and Major Development
  • Graduate School Information
  • Cultural Enrichment Opportunities
  • Student Leadership Opportunities
  • Financial Guidance
  • Summer Component

SSS is a free, federally funded TRIO grant program at CI. Grant funds are received through the U.S. Department of Education. 

University Outreach

Bell Tower East, Room 1769
(805) 437-3155; Fax: (805) 437-3211
http://www.csuci.edu/universityoutreach

University Outreach motivates and informs K-8 students of postsecondary educational options and serves to create a college-going culture in Ventura County.  In doing so, University Outreach provides four programs targeted at achieving this goal:

  • Pathway to College Campus Visit program: Held every Friday during the school year, visits include a 30-minute “How to Get to College” presentation, CI student panel and a tour of CI.
  • COMM-Unity 101: CI Communication 101 students visit local sixth through eighth grade schools and present college preparation information as a part of their final class project. Each presentation covers the A-G requirements, SAT/ACT, systems of higher education in California and financial aid, in addition to a student panel.
  • Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE): A nine-week curriculum that informs and empowers parents of first-generation students about education from kindergarten to 12th grade.
  • Leaders in Education Awareness Program (LEAP): LEAP is comprised of 10 CI student volunteers who present the Pathway to College Campus Visit program to K-8 students. LEAP offers CI students the opportunity to be involved in shaping the community’s youth and provides volunteers the opportunity to develop leadership skills.

Veterans Affairs

Bell Tower, Room 1506
(805) 437-3524; Fax: (805) 437-2084
veterans.help@csuci.edu
http://www.csuci.edu/veterans

CSU Channel Islands’ Veterans Affairs Program assists prospective and enrolled student veterans and their dependents in transitioning, matriculating, and graduating from the University to be successful contributors in our democratic society.

 

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