CSI Advising Center

 

New Students

Is this your first semester attending CSI? Are you transferring from another institution, but have never attended CSI? Well you've come to the right area! The information below will familiarize you with general processes needed to get started on the right track. The steps are as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Where Do I Start? 4. Registering for Classes
2. Student Responsibilities 5. Financing Your Education
3. Placement Information 6. Informational Links
   

Where do I start?

Becoming a CSI student is a simple process! Visit the Getting Started website for an outline of the steps necessary before your first semester.

The First Year Advisor booklet will introduce you to terminology and proven best practices in order to provide a smooth transition to college life.

Visit the Online Orientation for lots of helpful information about the College and student life.

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Student and Major Advisor Responsibilities

Your college educational planning is a shared responsibility between you and your major advisor. Doing your part will open doors of opportunity and develop your growth on campus.

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Placement Information

All degree-seeking students must demonstrate satisfactory placement scores or completion of pre(co)-requisite courses as indicated by the course enrollment process. Non degree-seeking students may also be subject to the course enrollment process listed above if the course desired indicates specific requirements. The College provides testing facilities and you are encouraged to contact the Campus Testing Center for more information on placement test availability. You are strongly encouraged to discuss any placement questions relating to your college studies with your major advisor. The following links provide placement information accepted by CSI.

COMPASS

ACT
The use of ACT scores may be acceptable for course placement purposes and could exempt you from taking part or all of the COMPASS test sections.

Alternative Credit
CSI provides students several opportunities to receive undergraduate credit on the basis of satisfactory standardized testing performance or challenging courses in one or more of the areas listed in this pamphlet. In some instances, alternative credit may be used for course placement purposes.

Transfer College and University Credits
Successful completion of transfer courses indicated on official transcripts from accredited colleges and universities may be used for placement purposes. Be sure to send all official transcipts to the Admissions and Records Office for transfer equivalency consideration. The following transfer guides are provided by colleges and universities as a reference.

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Registering for Classes

Now that you have met with your major advisor, it's time to select and register for available classes. Remember the "2:1 Rule" when planning your schedule. Most college courses require at least two hours of outside study for every hour in class. Students are expected to register online using MyCSI. Refer to the links below for assistance with using MyCSI.

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Financing Your Education

CSI offers an affordable education that can be worked into all types of budgets. Learning how to manage your expenses will help stretch your dollar while attending college. The following links provide vital financial literacy information and planning tips.

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Informational Links

General Education (GE)
Each associate and technical degree will require general knowledge area completion, also known as "General Education". The goals may include Communication, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Be sure to check your intended program's curriculum requirements for GE specifics.

Major Degree and Certificate Checklists
The Advising Center has developed user-friendly program checklists, which reflect the most current CSI catalog content. Each checklist contains your major advisor's contact information, degree requirements, and relevant pre(co)-requisites.

CSI Catalog
The Catalog contains official information regarding policies and procedures, admissions, program offerings, degree requirements, course descriptions, student life activities, etc.

Online Learning Survey
Are online classes right for you? Take this quick online self-assessment survey to determine if you are ready to learn online.

Computer Literacy
CSI recognizes the importance of a student's ability to use technology and be computer literate. Some degrees require computer literacy skill validation as part of the program entry process and graduation requirements.

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