Courses

All courses are open on a space available basis.   Permission from the professor may be required for select courses.   Participants are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites listed in the UCSB General Catalog (www.catalog.ucsb.edu), and English Language proficiency requirements.   Students should be prepared to provide evidence to the professor or department that prerequisites have been satisfied.

Degrees and Degree Credit

UCSB Extension does not grant degrees, nor are degrees awarded through SPIS enrollment.   However, credits earned may be applied at another university.   If you are seeking a degree at another university, please consult the advisor at your home institution regarding the transfer of course work and units earned through SPIS.

Students participating in SPIS do not receive priority for formal admission to UCSB, nor does enrollment constitute admission to the University of California.   If you are interested in earning a degree from UCSB, contact the Office of Admissions on campus for application procedures and deadlines.

Audience

New Students and Returning Students:

• International students from foreign countries
• Students who have attended either the UCSB Extension University Immersion (UIP) or the UCSB Extension English Language Program, Advanced Level 2 after an absence

Continuing Students:

• Attendees of the previous spring UCSB Extension UIP
• Graduates of the previous spring UCSB Extension English Language Program, Advanced Level 2, Exit Assessment 70

Non-UC International Students – from foreign countries must enroll for summer courses through the UCSB Extension Summer 2008 Program for International Students.

Prospective students from foreign countries considering traveling to the U.S. using a Visitors (B-2 or other visitor status) visa should note that U.S. immigration regulations do not allow individuals to enter the U.S. with a Visitors visa when the primary purpose is to pursue full-time study.

Full time student status is required for the F1 Visa. The minimum unit requirement is:
Session A or B:
6 units graduate (course numbers 200-299) or
8 units undergraduate (course numbers 1-199) or
8 units postgraduate, (course numbers 300-499) or
8 units graduate, undergraduate, and postgraduate combination

Session C:
8 units graduate or
12 units undergraduate or
12 units postgraduate, or
12 units graduate, undergraduate, and postgraduate combination

Note: Most UCSB Summer Sessions courses offer 3-4 units.

Students from foreign countries already in the U.S. in a valid immigrations status (i.e. as an F-1 student at another institution, or in another valid non-immigrant status) should consult the immigration advisor at UCSB Extension before attending the UCSB Extension SPIS program.

All students having non-immigrant visas are required to carry health insurance for themselves and any family members who accompany them to Santa Barbara.

For an appointment with the immigration advisor please email njzinner@els.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-3816.

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Eligibility

UCSB Extension makes every effort to accommodate international students wishing to participate in the SPIS program.   However, to maintain UCSB’s standards for academic performance and student behavior, the following students are not eligible to enroll in SPIS courses:

• Students with outstanding debts at any UC campus
• Students failing to meet the English language requirement
• Any person denied access to the UCSB campus by court or police order

Students requesting an exception to this policy must provide written approval from the appropriate UC authority to be considered for enrollment in SPIS.

Prerequisites

English language proficiency is a minimum requirement.   Students enrolling in SPIS must meet all course prerequisites as listed in the UCSB General Catalog (www.catalog.ucsb.edu).   Acceptance into SPIS depends on careful review of each individual’s background and qualifications and the SPIS Coordinator’s approval.

To be eligible to apply, you must present:

• A university transcript (in English) and
• A certificate to demonstrate that you have one of the following:
• Institutional TOEFL® 550, CBT TOEFL® 213
• iBT TOEFL® score recommendation: 80
• TOEIC® 750
• IELTS® 6.5
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE®)
• Business English Certificate (BEC®) Higher Level
• UCSB Extension English Language Program, Advanced Level 2, Exit Assessment 70

For courses with prerequisites, you must present:

• The courses syllabi and
• The course description(s) of the course(s) you have taken at your home university that meet the prerequisites of the course(s) you wish to take in the U.S. to seek approval.  

SPIS Deadlines

Date TBA: Application Deadline after that date there is no acceptance.

Date TBA: Registration Deadlines course selection and unit payment must be submitted to Student Services

Dates

Orientations: June 18, 2008 and June 30, 2008

Course Sessions:

            First 6-week Session
               Session A                      Weeks 1-6                    June 23-Aug. 1
               up to 8 unitse of courework

            Second 6-week Session
               Session B                      Weeks 7-12                  Aug. 4-Sept. 12
               up to 8 unitse of courework

            10-week Session
               Session C                      Weeks 1-10                  June 23-Sept. 12
               up to 8 unitse of courework

Note: Schedule is subject to change.

Please visit www.summer.ucsb.edu for the Summer Sessions Schedule including dates when instruction begins, course enrollment deadline, drop deadline, change of grade option, last day of instruction, and petition for incomplete deadline.   Final exams are the last week of the course dates.

Fees & Deadlines

SPIS fees are determined by the session you choose to enroll in:

Non-UC International Student Fee

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Additional Fees and Deadlines

Course Materials Fees

Some courses have course Materials/Lab Fees associated with them.   These additional fees are listed in the course schedule section of the UCSB Summer Session catalog.

Refund and Transfer Policy

• All refunds, transfers, class schedule adjustments, and cancellations requests must be submitted in writing prior to the start of the program.
• The following fees are non-refundable:
  • Application Fee,
  • SPIS Program Fee
• Campus-Based Fee refund after date TBA
• No Session Fee refunds if Summer Session courses starting June 23 - Aug.1, 2008 and dropped afte rdate TBA
• No Session Fee refunds if Summer Session courses starting Aug. 4 - Sept. 12, 2008 are dropped afterdate TBA

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Admission, Application, Registration & Forms

Admission to the Summer 2008 Program for International Students does not constitute admission or readmission to the undergraduate or graduate programs at UCSB.

Application Process

Please read the following information.  It will guide you through the application process.

1. Please review the SPIS brochure carefully and completely. Be sure that you fully understand all the policies and procedures outlined and are familiar with the program fees, dates, and deadlines listed in this SPIS program information. Determine your eligibility using the guidelines stated above.
2. Review the UCSB General Catalog at http://www.catalog.ucsb.edu/2008cat/general/course-descript.htm for course descriptions, prerequisites, and degree program requirements.
3. Fill out and submit the SPIS Application Form and the SPIS Payment Form; submit both with your payment of the Application fee, the SPIS Program fee, and the Campus Based fee to UCSB Extension, Student Services Office, 6950 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117-5824, or fax to: (805) 893-8427
4. Application to the program does not guarantee acceptance. UCSB Extension will notify you of your acceptance.

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Registration Process

1. After reviewing of the UCSB Summer Sessions Schedule of Classes www.summer.ucsb.edu , and the UCSB General Catalog http://www.catalog.ucsb.edu/2008cat/general/course-descript.htm , make a list of courses you wish to attend. Add three optional courses, second choice courses. Prioritize courses by choice.
2. Submit your Course Registration Form with your list of courses (6)--course number and title to Student Services, UCSB Extension, fax (805) 893-8427, or e-mail apply@els.ucsb.edu with payment of the unit fee plus materials fee as applicable for course registration. If there is no space in the course(s) you wish to attend, you will then be registered in your optional, 2nd choice course(s), as space is available.
   
   Note:  You may also submit your Course Registration Form in person to Student Services UCSB Extension, 6950 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117
3. You will be notified of the courses you have been registered in via e-mail by Student Services.
4. Attend the UCSB Extension SPIS Orientation Session prior to your courses' start date; orientation sessions are:  June 18 and July 30, 2008.

Dropping Courses/Withdrawal Procedures

It is your responsibility to petition to drop a course you are enrolled in. To formally drop a course, you must complete the Petition for Drop/Withdrawal, notify the professor of your intentions, and have him/her sign the petition. Requests to drop must be received at UCSB Extension no later than 4pm on the established deadline date (see Fees and Deadlines ). Courses dropped prior to this deadline will not appear on your permanent transcript record. Students who file drop petitions by the drop deadline are eligible for a full refund of their course fees.

The W grade will be assigned when a student receives permission to drop a course after the drop deadline. In order to request permission to drop a course after the drop deadline, you must submit the Petition for Late Drop/Withdrawal to the UCSB Extension Student Services office along with written documentation of extenuating circumstances and the required fee. The instructor must endorse dropping the course after the deadline. Exceptions to the published drop deadline are granted only in very unusual and compelling circumstances. Permission to drop after the deadline can only be granted by Extended Learning Services. Failure to formally withdraw from a course you do not wish to complete will result in an F or NP grade being recorded.

Cancellation/Withdrawal from SPIS Program

If you find it necessary to withdraw from all courses in SPIS after the first day of instruction you must file a Petition for Complete Cancellation/Withdrawal. It must be completed and taken to UCSB Extension Student Services for approval, and filing with Registrar. There are no refunds for courses dropped after the deadlines.

When undergraduate students submit a petition after the deadline for course withdrawal, the Office of the Registrar will enter a grade of W for each course in which the student was enrolled. Authorization to drop courses or completely withdraw after the Drop Deadline, is ordinarily granted only in cases of illness, changes in employment, or acute personal difficulty.

Communication by E-mail

E-mails will be sent to the e-mail address provided on your SPIS Application, until UCSB Extension provides you with an U-Mail account. U-Mail will then be used by campus offices to contact you.

Students who do not provide an e-mail address will be sent a Registration Information Mailer to their local mailing address.   Please allow for extra time for delivery by this method.

Contact Information SPIS: e-mail uip@els.ucsb.edu

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SPIS Forms

SPIS Application

Housing

Visa Application

Payment and How to Enroll

Course Registration

Petition for Drop/Withdrawal from SPIS Course

Petition for Late Drop from SPIS Course

Petition for Cancellation/Withdrawal from SPIS Program

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