Registration

Immunization Requirements

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, the vaccine and one booster will be required for all eligible students to meet the policy's definition of "fully vaccinated."  Anyone who is considered not fully vaccinated must request a medical or religious exemption.  Instructions for self-certification are available on the web.  Updates are on an ongoing basis.  Please refer to Environment Health and Safety for the most current information on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

The California State University requires that all entering students enrolled for course credit submit documentation of vaccination or immunity by the August 21, 2023 deadline.  Accounts that are noncompliant after the first day of school may receive a hold preventing registration for the following semester.

Required Vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B (Hep B) - only required if you are 18 years old or younger

Recommended Vaccinations

• Hepatitis A (Hep A)
• Hepatitis B (Hep B) - For all students 19 years and older
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Influenza (Flu)
• Meningococcal B (Meningitis B)
• Pneumococcal
• Poliovirus (Polio)

More information and submission instructions can be found on the Student Health Services website.

Registration on the Web

Registration takes place within CI Records at myCI. 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 at their scheduled Advising and Registration session. Access to the system is secured by a unique user ID and password.

The myCI 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 myCI site.

Help documents covering login procedures and minimum browser requirements for use of myCI are available at http://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/registration-information.htm

Student Success Tools

Your CARR is an electronic report that outlines General Education, Graduation, Major and Minor requirements for students. The report is conveniently located in your Student Center.  https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/carr.htm

The Degree Planner is a digital tool that assists in planning your degree.  The Planner leverages all the data from your CARR to suggest a path to successfully complete degree requirements in a timely manner.  This planner will recognize all work students have completed including Transfer and Test Credit:  https://www.csuci.edu/registrar/degree-planner.htm

The Schedule Builder is an online tool located in CI Records. It allows you to generate every possible schedule combination based on your Degree Planner choices and your preferences. The Builder automatically imports your Degree Planner choices, but you can further customize your schedules by adding breaks, adding additional courses, compare options and so much more!  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 http://www.csuci.edu/sbs.

Undergraduate Unit Load (SP 14-17)

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 or written approval.
5. Students can utilize an Additional Unit Authorization form to obtain written approval. Approved forms can be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

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, waitlists are purged and enrollment is at the instructor’s consent.

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), and state the reasons why this is possible. The approved Time Conflict form can be submitted to the Enrollment Center in Sage Hall or via e-mail at registrar@csuci.edu. 

Add/Drop

Students are responsible for managing their class schedule; obtaining required permission 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 via Course Withdrawal Request. 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 Registration Calendar in this Schedule of Classes for information on registration deadlines and required permissions.

Permission Number Use For Adding Classes Once Term Starts

Within the first three weeks of the semester, students may request permission numbers from the instructor to add a course. (SP 18-01)PDF

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.

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 after 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 after 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. (SP 18-01)(PDF, 22.2KB)
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 in Sage Hall or via e-mail 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 course is permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. The approval of the instructor and the Program Chair are required to withdraw from a class during this period and supporting documentation is expected to accompany the drop request. Students may submit a course withdrawal request online and may also upload supporting documentation.  A "W" grade will be recorded on the student's permanent record.

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.

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, 512KB) 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 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 withdrawals. Students have until 30 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.

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

Instructor Initiated Drops

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 their 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 via myCI - CI Records. 

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. 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, 512KB) and obtaining approval signatures from their instructor(s) and program chair(s). Students are 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 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 possible approval. 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 withdrawals. Students have until 30 days after the end of the term to request a term withdrawal. Any requests for a withdrawal from a previous term will not be considered.

Please refer to the Registration Calendar in this Schedule of Classes for information on registration 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

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 for 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 four weeks prior to the start of the term, but can vary by campus. Please consult your program advisor and financial aid representative at your home campus. Contact Enrollment Management for the Intrasystem Concurrent Enrollment application or visit our website at 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. Registration tuition fees are paid to the host campus (the campus which the student is visiting). Financial aid recipients should check with a financial aid representative at their home campus. Applications must be filed within the application deadline outlined by the host campus. This deadline is four weeks prior to the start of the term, but can vary by campus. Contact Enrollment Management for the Intrasystem Visitor Enrollment Application form (PDF, 428KB).

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 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 (VA) as students of CSU Channel Islands (CI). Students utilizing VA benefits will need to communicate regularly with their VA Certifying Official in the Veterans Resource Center. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 805-437-1618 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 VA benefits. For information about benefits and eligibility, contact the VA (http://www.va.gov).

Veterans eligible to enroll at CI are given priority registration appointments during regular term sessions (SP 16-10).

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

CI ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS REPORT IS A CLICK AWAY!

Go to the Student Center in myCI to View your:

• General Education Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Major and Minor Requirements
• Transfer Credit and Test Credit
• Unofficial Transcript
• Approved Course Submissions

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Instructions located at http://www.csuci.edu/registrar/carr.htm
Keyword search: CI Academic Requirements

For assistance interpreting your CARR contact the Advising Center. If you believe your CARR is inaccurate, file a discrepancy form available, on the website or email registrar@csuci.edu.