ADMISSION and REGISTRATION

ADMISSION POLICIES

The College of Southern Idaho is an open-door, equal-opportunity institution. Students will be accepted regardless of gender, race, or creed.

Becoming a CSI student is easy. Just follow these steps:

Students seeking a degree:

1. Submit a complete application for admission.
2. Send an official transcript from high school showing final grades and graduation date. This includes HSE or GED scores. Send an official transcript from every college attended (if any).
3. Take the CSI placement test (COMPASS) or submit official ACT scores.
4. Meet with an advisor to discuss class options.
5. Submit registration and residency forms to Admissions and Records, located in the Taylor Administration Building 'Matrix'.
6. Pay tuition and fees. Financial Aid recipients with a complete file will have tuition and fees automatically applied to their account.

International applicants are those students who are not US citizens, are not resident aliens, and are not refugees. International student have additional requirements:

1. Submit the application for admission and meet the requirements specified above before an I-20 will be issued. Students must then submit the I-20 to the American Consulate to receive a student visa.
2. Submit a certification of finances and a bank statement in US dollars.
3. Make arrangements to meet with the International Student Advisor.

Acceptance to specific majors at the College of Southern Idaho.

Some departments at CSI require additional information from applicants before they offer admission to the major. Departments will communicate with applicants regarding their status of acceptance into their selected major and any additional steps the student must take.

Questions? We can help! Visit us online at http://www.csi.edu, or call (208) 732-6795.

REGISTRATION POLICIES

Adding a Course

The deadline for adding courses will be the final day of the fourth week of the term for courses that begin during the first week of the term for fall and spring terms or the final day of the second week of the term for summer. Courses starting after the fourth week of the term for fall and spring or the second week of the term for summer may be added through the second class meeting. Students desiring to add to their schedules after the first week must submit an add slip to Admissions and Records Office with the instructor's signature.

To add a course that has officially closed due to enrollment, the student must submit an add slip to Admissions and Records Office with the instructor's signature.

Schedule changes during the first week may be accomplished on the web at http://mycsi.csi.edu or through the use of Add/Drop slips and submitted to the Admissions and Records Office.

Dropping a Course/Complete Withdrawal

Students may drop a course or completely withdraw through Friday of the twelfth week of class for fall and spring terms, Friday of the sixth week of class for the summer term, or prior to the last day of class if the course does not extend to the Fridays previously described.

A student desiring to drop a course or completely withdraw must complete and submit a drop or complete withdrawal form to the Admissions and Records Office.

During the first two weeks of the term, a student may drop a course or completely withdraw without its being recorded on the student's official transcript. After the first two weeks a W will be recorded in any course the student drops.

NOTE: No course may be dropped or withdrawn from after 75% of the course or twelve weeks of the term has elapsed, whichever is earlier.

Advising

Advising is available to all students. Students are assigned a campus contact upon receipt of the Application for Admission. Advisers are later assigned by departments after the student has enrolled according to their major. Degree seeking students become matriculated when they enroll in courses. Students should discuss their educational plans with their adviser during the semester before registering for courses. The signature of the adviser is required on the registration form to complete registration. Students may waive the use of an adviser by completing the Waiver of Adviser form and submitting it to the Admissions and Records Office.

International Students

The College of Southern Idaho provides an International Student Adviser who serves as an adviser to all students who are attending CSI on an F-1 student visa. The adviser is located in the Taylor Building and be contacted at (208) 732-6293.

The International Student Adviser provides educational advising, information on housing, and host American families; advises on Immigration and Naturalization Service's rules and regulations; and serves as a liaison between the local community and the international students.

Identification Cards

A nontransferable student identification card will be issued at the time of registration. Students will need it for identification purposes to buy materials in the bookstore, to use the library facilities materials, to obtain admittance to college activities, to use the computer labs, and to make changes in their major. Students must carry the student identification card with them at all times when on campus.

NOTE: Do not lose or misplace the student identification card, and do not let anyone else use it at any time.

Registration

Registration opens on-line for current and returning students at least one week prior to open registration (walk-in). Registration is not complete until students have paid the fees for the term for which they are registering. The late registration period is during the first two weeks of classes in the fall and spring terms, and the first week of the summer term. Students attempting to register during the second week of the fall or spring term or on Thursday or Friday of the summer term must have written permission of the teachers of the classes for which they are attempting to register. The teachers are not required to give their permission. Students will not be allowed to register after the first two weeks of the term for any courses which start during the first week of the term. Students entering late must make up all work missed in the courses in which they enroll.

Student Status

• Full-time Students – Degree-seeking students taking 12 or more credits each term
• Part-time Students – Degree-seeking students taking fewer than 12 credits each term

The following number of completed credits determines a student's class level:

Class Level Credits Completed

• Freshman 1 - 25
• Sophomore 26 - 64

Special Undergraduate non-matriculated – Those students who are in a non degree-seeking major.

FEE POLICIES

All tuition and fee payments are due in full by the third Friday of the term for Fall and Spring and by the second Friday of the term for Summer.  For continuing education, enrichment and non-credit courses, payment is due upon registration regardless of when the class starts.  Students who have not paid in full or have a Tuition Loan Agreement on file may be dropped without notice.

Tuition and fees are graduated up to 10 credits at the normal per credit rate. A flat fee is charged from 10 to 20 credits. The normal per credit charge is resumed for those credits above 20. Charges for auditing a course are same as taking the course for credit.

The College does not extend credit to individual students for the purchase of tuition and fees, books, supplies or other costs incidental to student attendance at the College.

Tuition and Fee Schedule

Idaho Residents/Out-of-State and International Students

1 - 10 credits $105.00 per credit/ $280.00 per credit
10 - 20 credits $1050.00/ $2,800.00 
21 or more credits $1050.00 plus $105.00 for each additional credit above 20/ $2,800.00 plus $105.00 for each additional credit above 20

Students whose permanent residence is in Idaho but outside of Jerome or Twin Falls counties will be charged out-of-district fees in addition to regular tuition and fees of $50 per credit up to $500. The student's county of legal residence may pay the out-of-district fees providing the student completes the Certificate of Residency at the time of registration. If certification is not received, the student will be required to pay the fee normally charged to the county. Certificates of Residency are available through the CSI Business Office, Admissions and Records Office, and your county commissioner's office. The student is responsible to obtain certification from his or her county commission (CSI will assist you in this process).

Promissory Notes

Students who cannot pay their tuition and fees in full by the second day of the term may be able to attend CSI by completing a promissory note. To be eligible for a promissory note, a student must pay 25% of the outstanding balance due the college. Promissory notes have a setup fee, late charge, and interest charges and must be paid in full by the expiration date of the note.

Drop for Nonpayment of Fees & Reinstatement

Students who have not paid all their tuition and fees, who do not have some type of financial aid awarded, and who have not filled out a promissory note with the Business Office or whose promissory note has expired will be dropped from all courses without notice.

Students may be reinstated during the term for which they were dropped for nonpayment. Students must pay all tuition and fees for the term and will be charged an additional fee for reinstatement.

Activity Fee

All full-time students are entitled to admission to most athletic events; reduced admission to college programs, drama and musical productions, rallies, play nights, artist/lecturer series programs; the privilege of joining clubs, running for office, taking part in intercollegiate and intramural athletics and in co-recreational programs; voting privileges in all associated student body elections; and enjoyment and use of facilities, equipment, and services provided by the student body.
Part-time students may purchase a student activity card that entitles them to all the privileges listed above. Students pay $4.50 a credit or the difference in credits between 10 and the number he/she is enrolled for.

Dormitory Fees

A $100 security deposit is required with the application for dormitory housing. The deposit is not to be construed as a partial payment. It is refundable when a student moves out of the dorm at the end of the term and there are no damages attributable to that student. A room down payment of $500 is required by July 15 to reserve a room for the fall term. Both the security deposit and down payment are forfeited if a cancellation of room assignment is not received by July 15th for the fall term and January 3rd for the spring term or if the student does not fulfill his/her contract. Upon acceptance to the dorm, the student is required to sign a housing agreement, a binding contract outlining payment and refund policies.

Dormitory Charges

Plan Cost per Semester
Double Occupancy $1,100
Single Occupancy $1,250
Super Single Occupancy $1,350

Room and Board Fees

All dormitory residents are required to purchase a meal ticket. For information regarding prices for room and board, contact the Student Information Office at (208) 732-6221.

Room and board may be paid in two installments. The first installment for the Fall term is due by July 15, and the remaining balance must be paid by 4:30p.m. on the first day of the term. A $15 late fee will be assessed beginning on the second day of the term for any unpaid balance. The payment schedule is available in the Business Office. If a student moves from the dorm during the term, money paid for room, board, and deposit will be forfeited for that term. Room and board prices are subject to change but generally remain the lowest priced of any state institution.

Meal Charges

• Plan • Cost per Semester
• 125 Meals •    690.48 + 34.52   $725
• 150 Meals •    795.24 + 39.76   $835
• 200 Meals •    904.76 + 45.24   $950
• 250 Meals • 1,000.00 + 50.00 $1,050

Meal Plan Fees

Students or CSI employees may purchase one of the meal plans. Students may purchase 100, 150, 200, or 250 meals on a meal plan. Smaller packages may be available for students and employees. Meal plans may be purchased directly from our food service contractor. For more information, contact Debbie Woodland at 208-733-9554 ext. 2262.

Late Fees

The minimum late fee is $15. The late fee will be increased by 1% per month. Students who have not paid in full by the end of the second day of the semester, regardless of the first day of their class, and who have not made arrangements with the Business Office, will be subject to being dropped without notice.

All charges are due and payable at the Business Office upon registration.

Delinquent Accounts

Student disregard for payment of returned checks or any other direct obligation to the college or its affiliated entities will necessitate withholding of grades, credits, transcripts, diplomas, etc., and will impair eligibility to continue in courses until satisfactory settlement has been made with the Business Office. The college reserves the right to turn collectibles over to a collection agency for collection.

Eligibility for Payment from Federal or State Agencies, Loans, Grants, or Scholarships

Students who plan to attend CSI under a program provided by federal or state agencies must submit satisfactory evidence of eligibility for admittance under such a program at the time of enrollment. This may be accomplished by submitting official authorization from the agency at the time of enrollment or by direct advice in writing to the college from said agency prior to enrollment.

Veterans' benefits are payable to the individual recipient. Therefore, evidence of this eligibility cannot be accepted in lieu of cash.

Evidence of approved scholarships, grants, and loans from CSI administered funds will be accepted in lieu of cash.

NOTE: In all instances, arrangements regarding any of the above must be made in writing prior to enrollment.

Refunds

The following refund policy applies only to students who withdraw from credit courses:

When a student totally withdraws from or drops classes during the first week of the term for Fall and Summer, or Monday through Wednesday of the first week of term for Summer, regardless of when their classes start, they will be given a 100% refund less a $25 administrative fee.

When a student totally withdraws from or drops classes during the second week of the term for Fall and Summer, or Thursday through Friday of the first week of the term for Summer, regardless of when their classes start, they will be given a 50% refund less a $25 administrative fee.

Tuition and fees for classes that start later in the term are due upon registration of the class.

NOTE: Application for refund must be in writing and filed with the Business Office within 10 days after the date of withdrawal and must be accompanied by a copy of the processed withdrawal slip which will establish the date for refund purposes. The student identification and activity card must be surrendered prior to receiving a refund for a complete withdrawal. Unless there is financial aid involved, the refund check will be processed in approximately 10 days.

RECORDS POLICIES

Academic Renewal

The College of Southern Idaho recognizes that conditions are not always ideal for students when they attempt to pursue a college education. In an effort to encourage students who have done poorly in the past but are doing well in the present, CSI will allow a student to petition the Director of Admissions and Records for Academic Renewal. It is not the intent of this policy to allow students with grades of ‘C’ or better to raise their GPA through the Academic Renewal process. The student must submit written petition to have all course work disregarded for a specific term for the computation of total credits, the computation of cumulative grade point average, and the completion of graduation requirements for the student's academic record; but the course work will still appear on the student's transcript with the actual grade given.

Eligibility for Academic Renewal is subject to the following conditions:

• Only a term containing at least one grade of ‘D’ or at least one grade of ‘F’ may be considered for Academic Renewal.
• One (1) year must have elapsed since the term for which the student is applying Academic Renewal.
• The student must have completed at least 12 graded credits (pass/fail credits do not count) at CSI in four terms or fewer with a cumulative grade point average in the subsequent terms of 2.5 or higher.
• The student will submit his/her petition in writing stating in full why he/she should be considered for Academic Renewal.

NOTE: Academic Renewal may be applied for only once during a student's academic career at the College of Southern Idaho and may be applied to one term only.

Not all transfer institutions recognize Academic Renewal. Some honor it, and others ignore it and record the actual grade.

Articulation and Transfer

The College of Southern Idaho has articulation agreements with all Idaho public colleges and universities. This means that students who receive an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) degree may transfer to one of the Idaho schools with junior level standing. Students who receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree may transfer a minimum of 16 credits to BSU, ISU, LCSC, or U of I. CSI also has articulation agreements with Montana State University Northern, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University.

Students who complete requirements for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at an accredited institution in Idaho and Treasure Valley Community College in Oregon will be considered as having satisfied the lower division general education core requirements and shall be granted junior standing upon transfer to a four-year public institution in Idaho and will not be required to complete additional lower division courses as general education core courses.

CSI accepts transfer from other accredited postsecondary institutions. However, each student's transcript is evaluated on an individual basis. Conversely, courses taken at CSI should transfer to other two year and four year colleges and universities.

Transfer students who have completed the general education core courses from any accredited institution but have not received a degree will not be required to take additional lower-division general education core courses. However, these students must provide official certification of completion of the general education core from the transferring institution to the College of Southern Idaho.

This policy provides for the fulfillment of all general education lower-division core requirements only. It is not intended to meet specific course requirements of specific majors; e.g., engineering, pharmacy, business, etc. Students who plan to transfer to unique or professional majors should consult with their advisers and make early contact with a representative from the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Transfer students who have not completed the Associate degree or the general education core courses will not come under the provision of this articulation agreement. A maximum total of 70 lower-division credits will normally be accepted for transfer from accredited community or junior colleges.

Students transferring to other institutions should consult the catalog of that institution to see which courses will be required to fulfill their general education core requirements and departmental (major) requirements. Any course with a number at the zero level is considered below a college freshman level and will not be accepted for transfer credit.

Attendance

The college recognizes that regular attendance is the student’s responsibility. The instructor may evaluate the lack of attendance in terms of the course requirements and take a reasonable course of action.

A class missed due to required participation in a verified school activity will not be considered an absence. Students who miss class or are absent for any reason, are still responsible for completing all course requirements. When the number of class hours absent exceed the number of course credits, the instructor has the power and authority to send a deficiency notice to the student as a warning and/or refer the student to his/her adviser. When the number of class hours absent exceeds twice the number of course credits, the instructor has the power and authority to drop the student from the course.

A student who has been dropped from a course for “lack of attendance” has the right to appeal. Information regarding this process is available from the Registrar.

College Hours

CSI grants credit for college work based on the national standard of the Carnegie Unit. The following table gives the number of hours required per credit per semester.

Course Type Hrs Class Time
Hrs Homework
Lecture 15 30
Lab Supervised by Teacher 30 15
Lab Unsupervised by teacher 45 0

Course Numbering

The following numbering system is used for all credit courses offered by CSI:

• Zero level - (000-099) Course content is considered below college freshman level. These courses are not applicable for graduation.
• One hundred level - (100-199) Course content taught at the college freshman level.
• Two hundred level - (200-299) Course content taught at the college sophomore level.

Credit by Examination

The College of Southern Idaho allows several alternative methods of receiving credit for course work other than the traditional credit received by enrolling in and passing a particular course. Students may acquire up to 1/3 of their credits in their major through CBE methods. However, this may vary by major. Students are assessed 20% of the Idaho Resident Tuition for each credit acquired by CBE methods in addition to testing fees and any other tuition and fees. CBE credits may not be used as part of the credits supporting a student’s financial aid award. Credits received in this manner count toward the credit requirements for graduation, a grade of ‘P’ is given, and they are not computed in the student's grade point average. The College of Southern Idaho requires that students receiving an Associates degree take an English composition course. Students who pass out of ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 via the Hours by Examination process are required to take ENGL 201, Intermediate Expository Composition.

These methods are:

• ACE - ACE Guides are evaluations of instruction performed in the private sector or the military. Credits received in this manner count toward the credit requirements for graduation, a grade of ‘P’ is given, and they are not computed in the student's grade point average.
• Advanced Placement - Advanced Placement exams are used by high school students who are advanced enough in a specific subject area to place them in a more advanced term of study in that subject matter. Credits received in this manner count toward the credit requirements for graduation, a grade of ‘P’ is given, and they are not computed in the student's grade point average.
• Challenge for Hours - A student may challenge a course with the permission of the instructional dean, department chairperson, and instructor by passing a comprehensive test with a C grade or better for that course. Credits received in this manner count toward the credit requirements for graduation, a grade of ‘P’ is given, and they are not computed in the student's grade point average.
  
  NOTE: Not every course may be challenged. Check with the appropriate department head to see if the course you wish to challenge may be challenged.
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) - The College of Southern Idaho accepts Subject Matter CLEP scores for equivalent courses. The student who submits official CLEP Subject Matter examination scores must make application and enroll at the College of Southern Idaho or be enrolled at the CSI at the time of submission of CLEP scores. If the score submitted is at or above the approved score, the student will receive credit for the equivalent course(s). The Subject Matter examination will show the corresponding CSI course number and title. Credits received in this manner count toward the credit requirements for graduation, a grade of ‘P’ is given, and they are not computed in the student's grade point average.
  
  Students are charged $50 for each CLEP test taken. CLEP tests are administered by the Academic Development Center. Please direct questions to the Testing Desk (208) 732-6532.
• Vertical Hours - A student may receive vertical credit for a prerequisite course with the permission of the instructional dean, department chairperson, and the instructor if the student passes the more advanced course with a grade of C or better; i.e., a student who took Spanish in high school may have sufficient proficiency to bypass SPAN 101and enroll in SPAN 102. If a student successfully completes SPAN 102, he/she may submit the required paperwork to the Records Office. Credits received in this manner count toward the credit requirements for graduation, a grade of ‘P’ is given, and they are not computed in the student's grade point average.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

The College of Southern Idaho confers the following degrees and certificates:

1. Associate of Arts Degree
2. Associate of Science Degree
3. Associate of Engineering Degree
4. Associate of Applied Science Degree
5. Advanced Certificate
6. Technical Certificate
7. Postsecondary Certificate
8. Certificate of Completion

Examinations

Students absent from any written test shall be regarded as having failed that test. However, If such absence is caused from some unavoidable cause (the burden of proof lies with the student), the instructor shall give a comparable test to the student at a later date.

International Students

The College of Southern Idaho provides an International Student Advisor who serves as an adviser to all students who are attending CSI on an F-1 student visa. The adviser is located in the Taylor Building and be contacted at (208) 732-6293.

Grade Appeal

A student may appeal a grade that he/she feels is unfair through the grade appeal process. The entire grade appeal process is focused on fairness and 'due process' for students and faculty. There are specific guidelines and procedures which must be followed in each grade appeal. This detailed information is available from the Admissions and Records Office.

NOTE: The grade appeal process must be started and the paperwork formally submitted to the Director of Admissions and Records no later than 20 working days after the grades have been posted.

Grade Code Categories

Grades are earned upon successful completion of a course in the following categories:

Gr Pts Description
A 4 outstanding achievement
B 3 above-average achievement
C 2 average achievement
D 1 below-average achievement
F 0 unsatisfactory achievement
P - satisfactory progress of at least ‘C’ level work
NP - no pass - used with ‘P’ when below ‘C’ level work
NC - no credit granted
I - incomplete - The grade of 'I' may be assigned only in a course where a student is maintaining passing marks and when the instructor judges the student's inability to complete the course due to legitimate causes. A term grade of 'I' (incomplete) must be made up during the succeeding calendar year.
AU - audit - Persons wishing to audit a course will register in the regular manner and pay the regular fees after obtaining permission from the particular instructor. Audited courses yield no points for GPA calculation but are counted as part of the academic load. Students once registered for 'audit' are permitted to change to 'credit' (or vice versa) with the instructor's permission until 50% of the term has elapsed.

Honors Program

Admission to Honors Program

The Honors Program welcomes applications from students of all degree seeking programs who have demonstrated academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. Admission to the program is based on an interview with the applicant as well as an evaluation of the applicant’s academic record in meeting the following qualifications:

• A grade point average of 3.5 or higher based on core courses from either high school or college.
• ACT or SAT composite test scores equal to or above the 88th percentile; or an equivalent record of merit approved by a College of Southern Idaho program or division, the Honors Program Director, and the Honors Program Advisory Committee.

NOTE: Exceptions to Admission requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Honors Program Director upon a student’s submission of a written request and justification.

Bordewick Honors Fellowship

As part of the CSI Honors Program, Bordewick Honors Fellowships are open to students of all college majors who meet the CSI Honors Program qualifications and who agree to fulfill the following obligations:

• Enroll in 12 or more credits at the College of Southern Idaho
• Register for and complete Honors Reading 101 or 201 in the fall as well as Honors Reading 102 or 202 and Honors Seminar 198 or 298 in the spring
• Attend 4 approved cultural activities per semester (up to 2 cultural activities may be substituted with approved volunteer activities)
• Complete 1 Honors Project per academic year to receive Honors credit for a CSI course.

Applications for the Honors Program and the Bordewick Honors Fellowships may be obtained from the Honors Program Office, Student Information or directly from the CSI Honors Program web page: www.csi.edu/honors.

Retention - Maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5 is required to remain in the program. Students who fall below a 3.5 but remain above a 3.0 will be placed on honors program probation for one semester, during which time they must achieve the 3.5 GPA requirement to remain in the program. Students who fall below a 3.5 for two consecutive semesters or below a 3.0 in a single semester will be dropped from the program.

NOTE: Exceptions to Retention requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Honors Program Director upon a student’s submission of a written request and justification.

For further information contact:

Honors Program Director
College of Southern Idaho
PO Box 1238
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
Phone (208) 732-6812
FAX (208) 736-4786
e-mail: honors@csi.edu
CSI web page www.csi.edu/honors

President’s and Dean’s Honors

Students will be placed on the President's Honor Roll if they have completed 12 or more credits from graded courses (not pass/fail) for the term, and their term grade point average is 4.00. Students will be placed on the Dean's Honor Roll if they have completed 12 or more credits from graded courses for the term, and their term grade point average is between 3.50 and 3.99. Grades of ‘I’ or missing grades will prevent a student from receiving honors.

Privacy of Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was designed to protect the privacy of a student's educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through information and formal hearings. The College of Southern Idaho may release “directory information” as allowed by law. This includes publishing the Dean’s and President’s Honors Lists, and releasing information about enrolled students to the military as required by the Solomon amendment. Directory information is defined as the following:

• Student Name
• Student Address
• Student Phone Number
• E-mail address
• Dates of Attendance
• Major
• Freshman/sophomore standing
• Awards/honors
• Degree conferred, and dates

Students may submit a written request to the Records office to prevent the release of directory information.  Students may submit a written request to review their records to the Records office. Records covered by FERPA will be made available to the student within 45 days, and the college may charge a reasonable fee for preparing copies for the student. A college representative may be present during the review of the records, and may provide information regarding the interpretation of such records to the student.  Students may not inspect financial information submitted by a parent or guardian, confidential letters associated with admission, and records to which they have waived their inspection rights. The college will not release records that are not owned by the college.

Students have the right to file complaints with FERPA concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the act. Questions concerning FERPA should be referred to the Records Office (732-6795).

CSI works to maintain a safe environment for students. Campus security officers are available 24 hours a day (732-6605) to provide assistance and oversight of all campus events and functions.  All crime reports are handled through campus security and the Twin Falls Police Department.  In accordance with the statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act, campus crime statistics are posted each year on the campus Security website at: www.csi.edu/security. 

CSI and the surrounding community expect all students and employees to practice high levels of academic and professional honesty and integrity. The College must and will enforce appropriate action in order to create and maintain a positive learning environment in which the rights, privileges, property, and self-worth of every individual in the College community are preserved.  The Student Code of Conduct addresses student rights and freedoms and the types of misconduct that are not tolerated at CSI.  The Code includes the rules, regulations, policies, reporting procedures, sanctions, appeals, and emergency actions that can be taken for violations of the Code.  The complete CSI Student Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook. 

Repeating Courses

Courses may be repeated if the student desires. The effect of repeating a course is as follows:

• Only the grade for the most recent iteration of the course will count in the GPA.
• All iterations of the course will continue to show with their respective grades.
• Certain courses may be repeated and the credits accumulated. For all others, the previous course is marked to show that it has been repeated.

Scholastic Probation and Suspension

The following regulations apply in those instances in which students are doing unsatisfactory work:

• Upon recommendation by the teacher in charge and with the agreement of the instructional dean, a student may at any time be dropped from a course because of poor performance or lack of prerequisite skills.
• A student failing to maintain at least a 1.50 cumulative grade point average will be placed on scholastic probation for the following term. The student remains on probation until his/her cumulative gpa rises to at least 1.50.
• A student who enrolls under a scholastic probationary status and fails to receive at least a 1.50 GPA for that enrollment period will be scholastically suspended for one enrollment period. The student may then be readmitted.
• A student who feels that an unsatisfactory school work policy has affected him/her unfairly may appeal, in writing, to the Director of Admissions and Records to begin the appeal process. Any deviation of the unsatisfactory school work policy which involves a veteran will be forwarded in writing to the Veterans Administration for consideration of student benefits.

Transcripts

Since the student's signature is required to release a transcript, requests must be made in person or in writing to the Admissions and Records Office before the transcript can be processed.

Transcripts will be released only after the student has fulfilled all financial obligations to the college.

A $5 fee is assessed for each official transcript requested. An additional $5 fee is assessed for each transcript the student wants to have rushed or faxed.

NOTE: Transcript requests are normally processed within 3-5 business days.

Transfer Student Graduation

Transfer students shall be granted the AA, AE, AS, or AAS degree if either the last 15 credits prior to receiving their degree or a total of 50 credits are taken in residence at CSI.

NOTE: Any student has the right to appeal admission and scholastic regulations. All written appeals must be submitted to the Director of Admissions and Records.

OTHER POLICIES

Athletics

Intercollegiate competition is provided in baseball, basketball, cross-country, and rodeo for men. Intercollegiate competition is provided in basketball, cross country, rodeo, and volleyball for women. This program is designed primarily for those who participated in high school athletics. However, other students may try out for the various teams.

The college teams are independent teams that adhere to the rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The rodeo team adheres to the rules and regulations of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).

Students must maintain the following NJCAA academic standards to represent the College of Southern Idaho in any athletic contest.

Any student who receives a scholarship for extracurricular activities must maintain at least a 2.00 term and cumulative GPA. If he/she makes the NCJAA minimum qualifications, but fails the 2.00 rule, he/she can participate, but will not be awarded a scholarship. Obviously, students shall be progressing toward graduation. Remedial and occupational courses are valid. If, after one term, the student meets the 2.00 GPA requirements, he/she may receive a scholarship contingent upon one being available.

Freshman year - enroll in and maintain a minimum of 12 credits.
Sophomore year - must enroll in at least 12 credits of course work.
Must qualify as an amateur athlete according to NJCAA standards.

Parking and Driving

Parking and driving is regulated by the CSI Security Department. For a complete, detailed statement, see the folder on parking and driving regulations prepared by the CSI Security Department. This folder is available at the Information Desk of the Taylor Administration Building or at the CSI Security Office.

Student Health Insurance

The college does not provide health insurance for students. However, the College does have a premises accident policy. This policy will pay up to $5000 for an accidental injury on campus after the student has paid a $25 deductible fee. All accidents should be reported to security.

BEHAVIORAL POLICIES

Alcoholic Beverages, Narcotics, and Drugs

CSI does not permit the use, possession, or serving of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or drugs in or around any college building or at any college sponsored event held off campus. This policy applies to all social functions or events that are held in or around college buildings. Any student or group of students who are under the influence of intoxicants and fail to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner by violating recognized standards of conduct are subject to disciplinary action and/or dismissal from the school.

Campus Disruptions and Violence

Any act of violence or intimidation, any seizing of any portion of property, or any unauthorized activity which prevents the normal operation of the college in any way by any individual or group will be considered in direct opposition to the necessary operation of the college. Action will be taken immediately, including the probability of expulsion, regardless of the number involved. Similar action will be taken against those who advocate such described activities.

CSI Policies are:

• There will be no negotiation of demand under duress.
• All occupied college facilities will be cleared immediately.
• No amnesty will be given for civil or criminal lawbreakers.
• Dissident groups must make their appeal through the Senate; Senate to the Administrative Council; and the administration, to the Board of Trustees.

Clothing

The Student Senate and the administration feel that proper attire is necessary on campus. Personal good taste should be exercised at all times. Regulations prohibit anyone's going barefooted in any campus building.

Discipline Appeal

CSI has established a committee composed of students, faculty, and staff to deliberate student discipline appeals. The entire appeal process is focused on fairness and 'due process' for students. The specific procedures are available in the Student Activities Office.

NOTE: All discipline appeals must be formally submitted to the Director of Student Information no later than 10 working days after the discipline has been imposed.

Firearms and Fireworks

Possession of firearms on the college campus at any time will result in immediate dismissal from the college and/or expulsion from the campus. Law enforcement officers may have firearms in their possession while on campus. Students or visitors arriving on campus with firearms in their possession must check them in at Campus Security and may pick them up when leaving campus. Any exception must be approved by Campus Security. Possession and use of fireworks on the college campus is prohibited. Occupants of off-campus housing are subject to city, county, and state ordinances governing the use of firearms and fireworks.

Gambling

Gambling of all sorts is prohibited on campus. The privilege of playing card games is given on the assumption that no gambling takes place. However, if gambling does take place and is detected, this privilege will be unconditionally withdrawn.

Harassment

CSI is committed to maintaining a working and educational environment which fosters appropriate and respectful conduct and communication between all persons within the college community. Conduct that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or disrespectful toward others will not be tolerated. Specific information regarding harassment policies may be found in the Student Handbook.

Honesty

Students are expected to be honest in all aspects of their college education. All work is evaluated on the assumption that the work presented is the student's own. Anything less is unacceptable. Students are subject to disciplinary action at the teacher’s discretion. For student appeal, refer to Discipline Appeal. Examples of dishonest practice include but are not limited to:

• Cheating - The improper use of books, notes, other students' tests, or other aids during an examination. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain approval for the use of such aids prior to the time of the examination; otherwise, they will be considered improper. An 'examination' is defined as 'any testing situation in which the score will be used for credit in a course.'
• Plagiarism – Submission or presentation of a student assignment as one’s own in which substantial portions are paraphrased without documentation or are identical to published or unpublished material from another source (including another student’s work). An assignment is defined as “any materials submitted or presented by a student for credit in a course.”

Initiations and/or Hazing

The college does not approve of any form of hazing. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created intentionally to provide mental or physical discomfort or in any way to degrade the dignity of the individual student.

Mandatory Behavioral/Medical Withdrawal

It is the responsibility of the Director of Student Information to order a medical examination or behavioral evaluation if the director has reason to believe that a student has a serious medical or behavioral disability that substantially threatens or interferes with the welfare of the student, other members of the college community, or the educational process of the college. The director shall notify the student and appropriate agency (counselor, medical consultant, etc.) that such an evaluation is to be conducted. This process may be initiated by any member of the Student Services division for students who are under his/her care or counseling. In this case, the student must be notified and the request submitted to the Director of Student Information. The student will have 24 hours before beginning the evaluation process.

When appropriate, parents, guardians, or spouses will be notified of the process for the protection of the student. If the student refuses to consult with the evaluating agency, the director will, if practical, seek the help of the student's family in persuading the student to undergo the evaluation.
If unsuccessful, the director will summarize the steps taken to secure the needed information and the reasons for withdrawal and then begin the withdrawal process. A copy of this order will be sent to the student.

Evaluation Conference - The student will be provided written notice of a time and place at which the student, the evaluating agency, and the director will confer on the final determination for mandatory withdrawal. The student has the option to have representation at this meeting, such as his/her own doctor, counselor, parents, or spouse. The director will refer to recommendations, reports, and evaluations as they relate to the case being considered.

Power of Contract - If it is determined that mandatory withdrawal is not appropriate, the Director of Student Information in consultation with other appropriate college personnel, doctor, or other resource person(s) will provide a contract outlining the terms by which the student may remain enrolled at CSI. This document will be signed by all parties involved, including the student. If the terms of the contract are followed, the student may continue the educational process at CSI. If the terms are not followed, the director may then process the mandatory withdrawal.
Appeal - As with other college policies, the student may appeal mandatory withdrawal through the Student Activities Office and may have the evaluation process reopened.

Finality - Decisions made by the Director of Student Information and the College of Southern Idaho are final.

Smoking/Use of Tobacco

Smoking is prohibited inside all college buildings. Chewing tobacco is allowed but should be used with respect for other people and for college facilities.

Soliciting

Any student, solicitor, agent, or salesperson operating in his/her own interests and for purposes not directly connected with college interests is not permitted to advertise on campus or participate in any college function without the approval of the Director of Student Information.