Immunization Requirements

The California State University requires that all incoming students starting in or after Fall 2022 and did not attend a California public school for the seventh grade or higher provide documentation of vaccination or immunity to the following as well as screening for tuberculosis, consistent with guidelines of the American College Health Association, California Department of Public Health, and the CDC.

  • Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (Hep B) - 18 years old and younger

Student Health Services (SHS) is currently unable to offer immunizations. Please contact Ventura County Public Health or your local medical provider if you need to complete any vaccinations to fulfill the immunization requirements.

If you are missing some of your immunization records, SHS or your primary health care provider can prescribe a blood test (Titer Test) that may assist in determining immunity. Please call SHS at 805-437-8828 for additional information.

Some vaccinations require two (2) or more doses. When submitting your records to the verification platform, please ensure that information for all doses is included to avoid delays in immunization verification. For more information about vaccine dosage, please visit the CDC website.

Screening for Tuberculosis - All incoming students who are at higher risk for TB infection should undergo either skin or blood testing for TB with 6 months prior to entry to CI. Higher risk includes travel to or living in South & Central America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East; prior positive TB test; or exposure to someone with active TB

Please be informed that the University has recently updated its immunization verification procedures. Students who must comply with the immunization requirements will upload their required immunization records for verification. If you require immunization verification, instructions on how to upload your records will be sent to your student email account.

Please do not email your records to the University or drop them off in person. All required records must be uploaded using the link sent to your student email account. For more information and immunization verification instructions, visit the Student Health Services website.

Registration on the Web

Registration takes place on the web at my CI. This is the University’s student information system. Students register for classes at appointment times, which are set based on priority registration status, class level and descending number of units earned (seniors, then juniors, etc). New students will also register online, during their scheduled Orientation. Access to the system is secured by a unique user ID and password.

The my CI system also allows students to maintain their address and phone number, view their grades at the end of the term, and review their transcripts of classes taken at CI. As new features are implemented, they will become available on the my CI site.

Help documents covering login procedures and minimum browser requirements for use of my CI are available at https://www.csuci.edu/cicms/help/.

Learn how to register for classes in myCI by viewing our Registration video tutorials or by reading a step-by-step guide on our webpage: https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/registering-for-classes/index.htm

Schedule Planner is an online tool for students to build possible schedule combinations. Students can select courses, choose an ideal schedule, and register all from within the Schedule Planner. More information is available at https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/builder.htm.

Students are responsible for payment of their tuition fees. Registration is complete only after tuition fees have been paid. See the University Fees and Refunds section for more information on or go online to https://www.csuci.edu/sbs.

Undergrad Unit Load

  1. An undergraduate student in good academic standing may enroll in up to 18 units without advisor approval.
  2. An undergraduate student on academic probation may enroll in up to 14 units without advisor approval.
  3. Undergraduate students in good academic standing who wish to enroll in more than 18 units are required to have
    1. written approval from the chair or a faculty advisor in the student’s declared major, as specified by the major program, or an academic advisor, or
    2. written approval from an academic advisor if the student has not yet declared a major.
  4. Undergraduate students on academic probation who wish to enroll in more than 14 units are required to have an academic advisor’s written approval.
  5. Students can utilize an Additional Unit Authorization form to obtain written approval. Approved forms can be submitted to the Enrollment Center in Sage Hall. An academic or faculty advisor may also submit an online request to approve additional units in CI Records.

Waitlist

Students may opt to be placed on a waitlist for a class that is full at the time of registration. The student will be informed at the time of registration in myCI of his/her position on the waitlist for a class. Students opting for the waitlist are not guaranteed entry to the class. However, prior to the start of classes, if sufficient space becomes available, and the student has not enrolled in another section of the same class or in another class that would cause a time conflict, the student will be enrolled into the class from the waitlist. Students who opt to be waitlisted for a class are encouraged to check their schedules often to determine if their position on the waitlist has changed or if they have been enrolled in the class from the waitlist. Students will not otherwise be notified of their enrollment in a class from the waitlist. Once the semester begins, the waitlist is no longer an option and adding is at the instructor’s discretion.

The waitlist is not available for class sections that have been cancelled nor is it available for non-enrollment components of classes.

Time Conflicts

Students may not enroll in classes that conflict in time. If the faculty members involved believe a student may participate fully and attend two classes that conflict in time in the schedule, the student must obtain the signature of both instructors for these classes on the Time Conflict form (PDF, 183KB). The approved Time Conflict form can be submitted to the Registrar's Office at registrar@csuci.edu.

Adding and Dropping

Students are responsible for managing their programs of study; obtaining any permission required to add, drop or swap classes or to change the basis of grading for a class. Such changes can be made on the web in myCI prior to the start of classes without any permission. Once classes begin through the end of the third week of the semester, the approval of the instructor is required to add via a course specific permission number.

Beginning with the fourth week of instruction, adding is no longer permitted and dropping requires instructor and chair signatures on a Drop form. Additionally, dropping after the third week is only for serious and compelling reasons and supporting documentation is required.

Students are responsible for any additional tuition fees incurred as a result of adding classes or balances created by dropping classes and proration. Please refer to the Change of Program Table in this Schedule of Classes for information on Change of Program deadlines and required permissions.

Permission Number Use During the Add/Drop period

Within the first three weeks of the semester, students may request permission numbers from the instructor to add a course.

If approval is given, the instructor will assign a unique “permission number” to the student for this purpose. The permission number is tied to a specific course subject and section number and can only be used once in order to register in the class. Students encountering difficulty using their permission number can contact the Registrar's Office for further guidance.

During the online adding process, input the permission number on the “class preferences” page. The number will override all prerequisites and class enrollment limits.

Permission numbers expire at 12 NOON on the third Friday of the term.

Late Registration

Students who have not registered prior to the start of classes must follow the late registration procedures in order to enroll. Students must obtain permission from the instructor to add a class prior to the published deadline. During the first three weeks of the term, students may register using instructor issued permission numbers. Permission numbers expire at 12 NOON on the third Friday of the term. Late registration must be completed by the end of the third week of instruction. A $25.00 Late Registration fee is charged in addition to all regular registration tuition fees. Refer to the University Fees section of this publication for more information.

Adding Additional Classes

  1. Students may add classes online using a permission number obtained from the instructor during the first three weeks of the semester.
  2. Additions to a student’s schedule requiring a Time Conflict form(PDF, 183KB) or Additional Unit Authorization (PDF, 223KB) will require a form or administrative override. Forms can be submitted to the Registrar's Office at registrar@csuci.edu. .
  3. Students are not permitted to add a class after the third week of instruction. Exceptions may be made only in case of extenuating circumstances outside the control of the student and when the student has been attending the course and is current with all coursework.

Dropping Classes

Prior to the start of classes and through the end of the third week of the semester, students may drop classes on the web in myCI without permission.. Although a record is kept of the drop, the course will not appear on the student's permanent record.

Beginning with the fourth week of instruction and prior to the twelfth week of instruction, withdrawal from an individual class is permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. The approval signatures of the instructor and the Program Chair are required to withdraw from a class during this period. The Drop form with signatures and required supporting documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. A "W" grade will be recorded on the student's permanent record.

Withdrawal during the final four weeks of instruction is not permitted except in cases where the circumstances causing the withdrawal are clearly beyond the student's control, and the assignment of an "I" (Incomplete) grade is not practical. Ordinarily, withdrawal in this category will involve complete withdrawal from the University. The student must fill out the Term Withdrawal form (PDF, 528KB) and obtain approval signatures from their instructor(s) and program chair(s). Documentation of the circumstances causing the student to request withdrawal will be required. Requests will be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office to determine if the reason for withdrawal meets the criteria for serious and compelling. If so, the withdrawal request will be sent to the Dean for review. A "W" grade will be recorded on the student's permanent record for each course. Students have until 10 days after the end of the term to request a complete withdrawal. Any requests for a withdrawal from a previous term will not be considered.

Withdrawal requests are limited to 18 units during your academic career at CSUCI. After this total is reached, further course withdrawal is not allowed. View your totals by logging into myCI, and selecting CI Records in the menu. Once you are in the Student Center, click on the "other academic..." drop-down box, and select Withdrawals/Repeats.

Failure to properly withdraw from class(es) may result in the student receiving failing grades ("WU" grade). Please refer to the Change of Program Table in this Schedule of Classes for information on Change of Program deadlines and required authorizations.

Instructor Initiated Drop Non-Attendance

Instructors may drop students as early as the first day of classes through the end of the third week for any of the following reasons:

  1. Student failure to attend class without having made prior arrangements with the instructor.
  2. Student failure to complete the prerequisites for a course before enrolling in the course.
  3. Student failure to properly secure the permission of the instructor before enrolling when such permission is required.

Students will be alerted via Dolphin email once an Instructor Initiated Drop has been processed.

Note: Instructor Initiated Drops are optional to the instructor. It is the student's responsibility to manage his / her class schedule and any change of program. Failure to properly drop a class may result in the student receiving a failing ("WU") grade for the course.

Change of Grading Basis

A student may opt to change the grading basis for a class, only if an alternate grading basis is available to that course as indicated in the Catalog. Many classes are not available to be taken on a Credit / No Credit grading basis, conversely, some classes are only offered on a Credit / No Credit basis and may not be taken for a letter grade. Consult the Catalog for the options available to each course. Additionally, the student should be aware that courses taken for the major may not be allowed to be taken on a Credit / No Credit grading basis.

Students may change the grading basis through the eighth week of instruction without instructor approval. Change can be completed online via myCI during the first eight weeks of the semester.

Complete Withdrawal from the University

Students who find it necessary to withdraw from CSU Channel Islands after enrolling are required to follow the official withdrawal procedures. Before the start of the term and through the end of week three, students may drop themselves online via CI Records.

After the third week of the semester, students must provide proof of a serious and compelling reason for withdrawal. Complete Withdrawal from the University is requested by completing a Term Withdrawal form (PDF, 528KB) and obtain approval signatures from their instructor(s) and program chair(s). Students are typically required to withdraw from all classes during the last four weeks of the term. Documentation of the circumstances causing the student to request withdrawal will be required. Requests will be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office to determine if the reason for withdrawal meets the criteria for serious and compelling. If so, the withdrawal request will be sent to the Dean for review. A "W" grade will be recorded on the student's permanent record for each course. However, approved medical withdrawals will not count against the 18 units allowed for complete withdrawals. Students have until 10 days after the end of the term to request a complete withdrawal. Any requests for a withdrawal from a previous term will not be honored.

Please refer to the Change of Program Table in this Schedule of Classes for information on Change of Program deadlines and required authorizations. Failure to properly withdraw may result in the assignment of failing grades in all courses. Students receiving financial aid are advised to consult with Financial Aid, prior to withdrawing from the University, regarding any required return or repayments of grant or loan assistance received for that academic term. If a recipient of financial assistance under federal Title IV financial aid programs withdraws from the institution during a payment period, the amount of grant or loan assistance received is subject to return and repayment provisions governed by federal law. Consult the University Fees section of this publication for information on refunds as a result of Complete Withdrawal from the University. Students living on campus should also consult with Housing & Residential Education concerning their contractual obligations.

Leave of Absence

Undergraduate Students

Students who do not register for classes at CSU Channel Islands for one semester are considered continuing students and do not need to take any action prior to registration. To encourage continuing students to return to CSUCl following an absence, the University will automatically place eligible students on an informal leave of absence for a second semester.

Students are eligible to apply for a formal leave of absence as long as they were not academically disqualified at the close of their last completed semester and did not receive an undergraduate or graduate degree at the end of the preceding regular or summer term at CSUCI.

Additionally, students may apply for a formal leave of absence for up to four consecutive semesters (excluding summer and winter). While a student may apply for multiple leaves, no student will be permitted more than six total semesters of leave from CSU Channel Islands. Informal and formal leaves of absence are not considered an interruption in attendance and students on leave will maintain their catalog rights. (SP 18-04)

Special Enrollment Programs

Disability Related Priority Registration

In order to allow for required accommodations to be arranged, including ordering of alternate format texts, scheduling of interpreters, etc, students may request for priority registration in order for them to finalize their schedules as far in advance as possible. Contact Disability Accommodations and Support Services at 805-437-3331 (V/TTY) or visit their website at http://www.csuci.edu/dass.

Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment

This program permits students to enroll in classes at CSU Channel Islands and another CSU campus simultaneously. There is no limitation to the number of times a student may enter this program, as long as an application is filed each semester within the application deadlines outlined by the host campus. This deadline is generally four weeks prior to the start of the term, but can vary by campus. Please consult your academic/program advisor and financial aid representative at your home campus. The Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment application and eligibility requirements can be found here: https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/intrasystem-enrollment.htm.

Intrasystem Visitor Enrollment

This program permits students to enroll solely at a CSU campus different from their home campus (CSUCI). Registration tuition fees are paid to the host campus (the campus which the student is visiting). Please consult your academic/program advisor and financial aid representative at your home campus. Applications must be filed within the application deadline outlined by the host campus. This deadline is generally four weeks prior to the start of the term, but can vary by campus. The Intrasystem Visitor Enrollment application and eligibility requirements can be found here: https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/intrasystem-enrollment.htm.

CSU Fully Online Program

Full time CSU students enrolled at any CSU campus have access to fully online courses at other CSU campuses through the CSU Fully Online. Credit earned at the CSU campus offering the online course is automatically reported to your home campus and included in your academic record.

Before enrolling in an online course at another CSU, consult with your academic/program advisor to determine how the course may apply to your degree requirements. The online course schedule provides information regarding general education requirements satisfied by available online courses.

Please note: CI students may only attend another semester-system CSU.

All courses taken at another CSU campus will transfer to your home CSU campus as at least elective credit. For more information visit https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/csufullyonline.htm.

Veteran's Benefits and Responsibilities

Veterans or their eligible dependents may be entitled to education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs as students of CSU Channel Islands. Students utilizing VA benefits will need to communicate regularly with their VA Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 805-437-8500 or emailing registrar@csuci.edu.

Students receiving VA benefits are responsible for promptly notifying their VA Certifying Official if they drop, add, or swap courses or change their major at any point before or during the semester.

Please be aware that the University does not make decisions regarding a student's eligibility for Veterans benefits. For information about benefits, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (http://www.va.gov).

Veterans eligible to enroll at CI are given priority registration appointments during regular term sessions.

Visit our veteran services homepage at https://www.csuci.edu/veterans/ for additional information.

Student Success Tools

Progress toward your degree by using Student Success Tools. Student Success Tools are online resources that will allow you to review completed coursework, graduation requirements, generate a plan to complete your degree, and even help generate your schedule each semester.

Your CI Academic Requirements Report (CARR) outlines General Education, Graduation, Major and Minor requirements needed for your degree. More information is at https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/carr.htm

The Degree Planner allows undergraduate students and advisors to map out the entire academic path to a timely graduation. More information is at https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/degree-planner.htm

The Schedule Planner is an online tool that generates every possible schedule combination. You can select courses, choose your ideal schedule, and register all from within the Schedule Planner. More information is at https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/planner.htm

For assistance interpreting your Student Success Tools contact the Advising Center or the Registrar’s Office. If you believe your CARR is inaccurate, email registrar@csuci.edu.

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