Policies Related to Military Connected Students
Readmission Practices
First, we suggest you review the campus’ procedure on Academic Leave. Your leave may fit into this existing process and form.
Per CSU policy: As provided for in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, students who were previously admitted to the CSU campus but who did not attend, or who attended then left the CSU campus to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 30 days or more will be allowed to return to the same program with the same standing they had when they left. Students returning from military leave shall not be required to submit a new application for admission.
Be sure to review the complete policy and eligibility requirements at the CSU site here: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6654882/latest/ and reach out to the Registrar’s Office (registrar@csuci.edu) to initiate the readmission process.
Additionally, Active-duty personnel who are deployed and unable to complete the admissions application by the established deadline may receive an extension on applying for fall or spring terms by contacting the Admissions Office (admissions@csuci.edu).
Newly admitted students will be able to roll over their application during the duration of their compulsory service that prohibits them from attending CI as planned. Admitted applicants will retain the catalog rights for the original year for which they were admitted. They will also be granted an extended leave of absence and must begin attending CI within 12 months after being released from compulsory duties. Students should notify the CI Admissions Office of their plans for returning to campus as soon as possible. Students must submit to the Admissions Office proof of compulsory service that prohibits them from attending CI prior to departure or within 12 months after being released from compulsory duties. Reservists must show proof by providing activation orders; active duty military must provide a letter from a commanding officer.
Military Leave Policy
Short term or long term leave may be something you encounter during your time at CI.
Federal law requires that campuses establish and maintain a policy to accommodate students called to serve on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. The Military Leave Policy outlines CSU campus responsibilities and student rights established by state and federal law.
CSU campuses shall maintain a policy that ensures that students who are members of the Armed Forces are:
- accommodated if they are temporarily unavailable to attend classes due to military service, or
- are promptly readmitted to the institution if they must suspend their enrollment due to military service.
Policy language can be found here: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10186624/latest/
Deferment Process
Student veterans who are receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, and who have submitted approval of benefits in a timely manner preceding the semester, will receive a deferral of payment until benefit monies have been paid to the University.
Specific questions regarding account balances and charges may be directed to Student Business Services at 805-437-8810.
Credits Policy
Students shall be granted credit toward their Baccalaureate degree based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Three units of General Education Area E credit will be awarded for military basic training with any additional credit for basic training recommended by the ACE Guide given as free electives.
Up to 30 credits may be awarded as a combination of free electives based on ACE recommendations and/or the following specific credits:
Three to four units of General Education Area C3a credit will be awarded for Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center proficiency exams based on ACE ’s guidelines in the National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training. Any additional credit for language proficiency recommended by the ACE Guide will count as free electives.
Major or other General Education credit may be awarded by petition.
For more information, please see the Military Credit Policy.
Students should contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions on receiving credit.