Getting Started

 

Checklist

  1. Apply for Admission (no application fee) online through MyCSI
  2. If you plan on applying for financial aid and scholarships, you need to do so as soon as possible
  3. Take the CSI Placement Test (COMPASS) at the CSI Testing Center (no fee) or bring your ACT scores – COMPASS is NOT an admission test and you cannot fail the test; it is NOT meant to screen out applicants; its role is to help us place students in the appropriate English and Math classes.
  4. Submit official final high school transcript (GED or high school equivalency transcripts) and all previous college transcripts
  5. Become familiar with the CSI Catalog and meet with an advisor to discuss majors and courses
  6. Some programs have additional requirements. Contact the Advising Center for details.
  7. Browse the Schedule of Courses either through MyCSI or in PDF format
  8. Register for classes
  9. Idaho residents must submit the Certificate of Residency (complete during registration)
  10. Setup EagleMail Account
  11. Pay your tuition and fees
  12. Attend your classes, learn, grow, and graduate

Getting Started

Becoming a CSI student is easy.
Just follow the steps listed under the Checklist to the left.

For clarification regarding admission policies or procedures contact the Admissions and Records Office at 208-732-6795.

Our Door is Open to All

The College of Southern Idaho is an open-door, equal opportunity institution. We welcome all students who can benefit from our educational programs and services regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and/or disability. We are committed to providing all eligible students access to appropriate educational offerings. The College administers a placement test in order to place students in appropriate courses. Some programs and courses have special requirements for admission/registration.

CSI offers a wide range of degrees and certificates, as well as numerous opportunities for you to grow as an individual and discover who you are through involvement in activities beyond the classroom (student government, clubs and organizations, student newspaper, speech and debate, honors program, athletics, dance, cheer, pep band, jazz, choir, recreational activities, etc.).

Estimated Budget for 2009 - 2010 School Year

To help you plan for your college expenses, the budget below shows estimated annual expenses for a full-time student living on campus. All costs are subject to change.

In-District Resident Tuition $2,400
Room & Board (on campus avg.) $4,220
Books & Supplies (varies) $990
Total $7,610
   
Personal Expenses (varies) $2,151
Transportation $2,295
   
Out-of-District (add)
Paid by county of legal residence if residency form is approved. 		+$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition (add) +$4,320
Foreign Student Tuition (add) +$4,320
   
For more information, please visit our tuition and fees page.

Resident Status for Tuition Purposes

Residency determination for tuition purposes is governed by rules and regulations adopted by the College of Southern Idaho Board of Trustees and Idaho Code § 33-2110, § 33-2110A and § 33-2110B.

Based on information provided by the applicant in the application for admission, the Admissions and Records Office makes an initial determination concerning the student’s residency status for tuition purposes (e.g. Idaho/out-of-state, in-district/out-of-district).

For more information read our residency policy and procedures.

Helpful Campus Numbers

Admissions & Records 732-6795
Testing Center 732-6532
Advising Center 732-6250
Financial Aid 732-6273
Scholarships 732-6227
Student Disabilities Services 732-6260
Career and Counseling Services 732-6260
Multicultural Student Services 732-6293
Veteran's Services 732-6237
Housing and Food Service 732-6221
Child Care 732-6645
Student Health Center 732-6675
Student Activities 732-6221
Academic Development Center 732-6530
Center for New Directions 732-6680
   
Off Campus Centers  
Blaine County Center (208) 788-2038
Mini-Cassia Center (208) 678-1400
Northside Center (208) 934-8678
Toll Free: 1-800-6800-csi (Idaho &Nevada)
http://www.csi.edu
 

Instructional Calendar

 
2009 Fall Term
8/17-21 In-Service Week
8/21 Residence Hall opens
8/24 Fall semester begins/Room & Board Due
9/4 Last Day to Drop, End of Registration
9/7 Labor Day (Campus Closed)
9/11 Tuition Due & Last Day for 100% Refund
9/11 Last Day to Add
10/12 Columbus Day (Campus Closed)
10/16 Last Day to Change to/from Audit
11/2 Spring Registration begins
11/11 Veterans Day (Campus Closed)
11/13 Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued)
11/25-27 Thanksgiving Break
12/14-17 Final Exams
12/17 Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation
12/17 Residence Hall Closes at 6 p.m.
2010 Spring Term
1/11-15 In-Service Week
1/15 Residence Hall Opens
1/18 Martin Luther King Day (Campus Closed)
1/19 Spring Semester Begins/Room & Board Due
2/1 Last Day to Drop
2/8 Tuition Due & Last Day for 100% Refund
2/8 Last Day to Add
2/15 President's Day (Campus Closed)
3/15 Last Day to Change to/from Audit
3/15 Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation
3/15-19 Spring Vacation
4/5 Summer & Fall Registration begins
4/12 Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued)
5/10-13 Final Exams
5/13 Residence Hall Closes at 6 p.m.
5/14 Graduation Ceremony
2010 Summer Term
6/7 Summer Term Begins
6/11 Last Day to Register for Summer Courses
6/11 Last Day to Drop
6/16 Last Day to Add
6/18 Tuition Due & Last Day for 100% Refund
7/2 Last Day to Change to/from Audit
7/5 Independence Day (Campus Closed)
7/16 Last Day to Withdraw (W grades issued)
7/30 End of Term

 

For more information please contact one of the following offices.