California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) San Francisco Admission, Criteria & Application Deadlines

California Institute of Integral Studies is a private university which expands the boundaries of traditional degrees by offering transdisciplinary, hybrid, and online education models. It is a renowned institute of the US Education System that offers admissions to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to students from all over the world. It offers education in both on-campus and online pedagogical methods. 

California Institute of Integral Studies offers 25 degree programs through 4 schools at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Some subject areas in which programs are offered include Psychology, Health care, Leadership, Asian Philosophies and culture, Anthropology, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, etc.

In fall, the institute had a total enrollment of 1,544 students. Out of the total students, 6% were enrolled in undergraduate programs, 50% were enrolled in graduate programs and 44% in doctoral programs. The institute hosts 6% international students from more than 47 countries.

Some points to be kept in mind while applying to California Institute of Integral Studies are as follows:

• It invites admission applications for the fall and spring semesters.
• Applications received after the priority deadline are also processed until seats are available.
• CIIS considers applications on a holistic basis.
• The institute delivers 71% programs in person while 29% programs are offered on distance learning basis.
• Since it offers bachelor's degree completion programs at the undergraduate level, the enrollment information is not available.
• Prospective students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 for admission.
• Applicants with a lower GPA i.e. between 2.0 and 3.0 will also be considered.
• TOEFL scores are accepted as proof of English language proficiency.
• The institute looks for socially and culturally diverse applicants with the potential to succeed in the chosen field.
• Past academic records and professional achievements as well as applicant's personal and educational motivation adds value to the application.
• Most programs require applicants to appear for an interview. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview which is mostly conducted in the months of February and March.
• All admitted students are considered for scholarships. CIIS provides Diversity Scholarship, CIIS Opportunity Scholarship, etc. to international students.

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