Philip Nowlen, Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor for Continuing Education and Director of Summer Session
Several summer sessions are held on the Irvine campus. Session I is scheduled from June 23 through July 30, 1997. Session II is from August 4 through September 10, 1997. An overlapping 10-week session extends from June 23 through August 29, 1997. Those who enroll in these sessions and take an academic program equivalent to a regular quarter may accelerate their progress toward a degree.
A wide variety of courses from the regular session is planned, supplemented by experimental offerings available only during the summer. Admission is open to all university students, high school graduates, community members, and qualified high school students who have completed their junior year. Admission to summer session does not constitute admission to a regular session of the University; therefore, official transcripts of educational records are not required. Fees for summer session are the same for out-of-State students as for California students.
In addition to the regular curriculum, Summer Session also coordinates a summer program for University of California students at Pembroke College in Cambridge, England. Offering a diverse number of course topics, most of which are reflective of the English life-style and culture, the program provides students with a sampling of collegiate life abroad.
Information regarding summer session is available from the Summer Session Office in the University Extension Building; telephone (714) 824-5493. Application forms and course listings are available in March.
University Extension is the unit through which UCI serves the continuing education needs of the community. Extension provides advanced learning opportunities through more than 1,800 credit and noncredit courses, certificate programs, seminars, workshops, conferences, and lecture programs annually.
Courses are offered in a wide range of fields. Certificate programs, aimed at providing in-depth expertise in selected areas, are complimented by a number of general interest topics designed to promote self-improvement and career advancement. Extension offers over 40 certificate programs in fields as diverse as the arts and design, corporate business and management, education, health and social sciences, information systems and engineering, science and technology, and legal programs. For a complete listing of certificate programs, call the UCI Extension Registration Office at (714) 824-5414.
Most of these courses are held in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate the working professional. They are conducted at UCI, at UCI Extension's Anaheim classroom site, and at other sites throughout Orange County. For those who wish to participate in innovative and exciting daytime programs, UCI Extension's Mini Term program offers shorter, more interactive courses on general interest topics. Mini Term courses range from day-long seminars to six-week courses in such areas as culinary arts, foreign languages for business and travel, history, literature, philosophy, and writing, In addition, University Extension also develops custom education and training programs to meet the specialized, in-house training needs of business and government. A broad spectrum of subjects and topics are offered. Free evaluations of training needs are available from the customized training specialist at (714) 824-3051.
University Extension provides a means by which members of the general public may take regular UCI courses without formal admission to the University. The Access UCI Program (also known as concurrent enrollment) is available on a space-available basis with the approval of the course instructor. Access UCI fee information and applications are available from the University Extension Registration Office.
Several outreach programs further expand the role of University Extension. The Women's Opportunities Center provides resources and support throughout Orange County for women and men who are in need of educational and vocational guidance. The UCI Pre-College program and other youth programs provide stimulating, exciting instruction and early exposure to the University for youth of varying ages.
A free catalogue may be obtained from the University Extension Registration Office, telephone (714) 824-5414.
University Extension Program in English as a Second Language
The program in English as a Second Language (ESL), sponsored by University Extension, prepares international students to enter and pursue their educational objectives in U.S. colleges and universities. An intensive program in English for academic purposes, it offers core courses in grammar, writing, reading and vocabulary development, seminar reporting and discussion strategies, listening, note-taking, debate and public speaking, and writing the research paper. A variety of elective courses such as TOEFL test preparation, American history, business and computer English also are available.
UCI Extension also offers certificate programs for international students and professionals in an accelerated full-time format. Accelerated certificate programs provide a fast-paced educational environment to give individuals immediate practical knowledge and increase their career potential.
Requests for information should be addressed to the Program in English as a Second Language, University of California Extension, P.O. Box 6050, Irvine, CA 92716-6050; telephone (714) 824-5991.
An ESL program is offered by the School of Humanities to students who have been admitted to UCI. Refer to the section on Admission of International Students.
Although actual ROTC courses are not taught on the UCI campus, a cross-town agreement allows qualified UCI students to participate in the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) or the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC). A brief descriptive pamphlet summarizing the programs is available from the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools, 204 Administration Building.
Through arrangements with Loyola Marymount University; the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); and the University of Southern California, two- through four-year Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) programs are available to all qualified UCI students. Academic units earned in this program are counted as elective units toward fulfillment of UCI graduation requirements. Successful completion of the AFROTC program leads to a commission as an officer in the Air Force. Two- and three-year Air Force scholarships are available to qualified students on a competitive basis. Four-year scholarships for incoming students must be applied for before December 1 in the year prior to entering college. All scholarship recipients receive full tuition (UC Educational and Registration Fees), required fees, and a stipend of $150 per month.
More information is available from the Department of Aerospace Studies, Loyola Marymount University, 7107 80th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2699; telephone (310) 338-2770.
Through arrangements with the Department of Military Science at the University of Southern California and The Claremont Colleges Extension office at California State University, Fullerton, two- and four-year Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) programs are available to all qualified UCI students. Academic units earned in the program are counted as elective units toward fulfillment of UCI graduation requirements. Successful completion of the AROTC program leads to a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army (Active, Reserve, or National Guard). Two-, three-, and four-year competitive scholarships which provide tuition and fee payments at UCI, payment for books, and a stipend of $150 per month are available to qualified participants. Qualified students currently serving in any Reserve or National Guard unit may transfer to the AROTC program to complete their commissioning requirements. More information is available from the Department of Military Science, University of Southern California, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0653; telephone (213) 740-4026.
In addition to the UCI General Catalogue, several major publications available on campus provide information about academic programs, student activities and services, enrollment in classes, and specifics pertaining to the individual departments and schools. Some of these publications are described here; others are listed in the UCI Student Handbook published each fall. In addition, a wide variety of online information is available on the UCI gopher server and on the World Wide Web at http://www.uci.edu/.
The Schedule of Classes contains current information on fees, how to enroll in classes, final examination schedules, and registration dates for each quarter. Most importantly, it lists all classes to be offered each quarter and the time, room, and instructor scheduled for each. If there are any enrollment restrictions on the class, such as consent of instructor required, these are noted. Just prior to the first day of instruction for each quarter, the Registrar's Office issues an addendum to the Schedule that lists added and cancelled classes; changes in time, instructor, or classroom assignments; and other information. The Registrar's Office also provides online information on the World Wide Web at http://www.reg.uci.edu/.
Because the Schedule is published several times each academic year, it is a timely source of information on new policies and procedures, or changes in fees or procedures, that could not be included in the Catalogue because of the latter's less frequent publication schedule.
The Schedule of Classes is available just prior to the beginning of each quarter's registration period (four weeks before the end of each quarter). The Schedule is distributed to new and continuing students and also may be purchased from the UCI Bookstore.
Publications by schools and academic departments contain a wide assortment of academic information of immediate, timely interest to students. The publications come in various forms, from brochures of several pages to one-sheet photocopied announcements, and usually are posted on departmental bulletin boards, are available in academic counselors' offices, or can be obtained from departmental offices.
This booklet, available in the Office of the Dean of Students, contains policies and procedures which govern aspects of student conduct and discipline; campus organizations; the use of University facilities; and time, place, and manner of public expression for which the University is required to implement campus regulations.
The UCI Student Handbook is published in the fall and is available (at no cost) while supplies last. A handy resource guide to UCI, it contains a broad spectrum of information for students, ranging from how to obtain a leave of absence to jobs to suggestions for amusement or involvement.
The New University is a weekly campus newspaper published by UCI students. Other student-produced media include The Rice Paper, Umoja, La Voz Mestiza, The Womyn's Quarterly, Faultline, Grand Larceny, and The Chimpanzee. In addition, UCI students operate a radio station, KUCI (88.9 FM).
The UCI Journal is published twice yearly by University Advancement for campus and community members, donors, and alumni. The Journal contains feature stories on UCI research, programs, and people; information on gifts, grants, students, and campus events; and commentaries on current issues. The Journal has a circulation of about 50,000, and also is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.communications.uci.edu/~inform/.
UCI News is a twice-monthly newspaper for UCI faculty and staff, featuring information on campus research, programs, events, and people, plus a calendar of upcoming events. UCI News is available on campus newsstands, via e-mail, on the UCI gopher under Newsstand/UCI News, and on the World Wide Web at http://www.communications.uci.edu/~inform/.
Many campus offices that provide services or activities have brochures available describing what they offer. Publications include, but are not limited to, those describing student services such as career planning, health care, housing, and counseling; and CR, the Campus Recreation quarterly announcement.
