United States of America

California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo

CSUCI is known for its creative, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and has been awarded by numerous institutions. It focuses on developing students into engaged members of a lively learning community. The economic and fiscal impacts of CSUCI benefit the economies of the local communities in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, the region, and throughout the entire State.
It is very important to know that US citizens cannot spend their semester abroad at CSUCI due to executive order.

Approximate Semester Dates

August - December
Arrival: 14 days before start of the semester for orientation and search for accommodation
Precise Semester Dates

Travel

There is no pick up service from the closest airport (L.A.) but there are several shuttle options:

• Super Shuttle
• Prime Shuttle

Accommodation

On-Campus Housing 

Macromedia students have the opportunity to live on-campus in a hall of residence. There are two types of accommodation, single and double rooms in the "Anacapa Village" residential complex. The price of a room depends on the number of meals you book and the size of the room. The university´s aim is to enable students to concentrate as much as possible on their studies. The rooms are furnished, but some accessories still need to be purchased (e.g. bed linen, crockery and cutlery). Please make sure to read all the terms and conditions of the licence agreement carefully. Prices can be found under "Rates" here.

Please set up an online account and apply as early as possible, but no later than mid-April. A meal plan is obligatory. A meal plan is where you pay for a certain number of meals in advance. When and how exactly you use the food package is up to you but we recommend you purchase either the middle or smallest meal plans as you might be scrambling at the end of the semester to use up the money which is not refundable. Please note that alcohol is strictly banned in student residences. Do not take the risk of being caught with alcohol in your room, this can result to your expulsion from the university and even an expulsion from the United States!

Off-Campus Housing

The university has an agreement with the Residence Inn by Marriott, a long-term residential hotel in Camarillo. Macromedia students can stay at discounted rates in single rooms or double rooms. A shuttle bus will take you directly to CSUCI.

Students from the past years stayed at Jeff MacSwan's appartments directly at the beach. For further information contact macswan@umd.edu, or see the listing and photos here. Reserve early in case you are interested in staying here!

Health insurance

Proof of health insurance is one of the conditions for enrolment at CSUCI. The university has arranged mandatory health coverage with JCB Insurance Solutions. The cost runs between $500 - $800, depending on your age and insurance period. You will receive an email by CSUCI's international office informing you about the details. Please check which services the insurance includes and take out an additional insurance in case you would like to have any special coverage (e.g. dental costs)!
Proof of JCB insurance must be submitted by the end of May to the office in Camarillo - no other international health insurance is accepted.

Specifics

If you are interested in going to Camarillo bear in mind the money you have to bring up, as you not only have to deliver a Bank Confirmation of 14.500 US-Dollar on your/your sponsor's account but also to purchase textbooks for most of the classes (some of them could cost about 150 USD per textbook). Since public buses and trains in the US do not run as often as in Germany, especially outside the bigger cities, it is recommended to rent or buy a car (together with fellow students) in order to get around easier. Bear in mind that you might need an International Driving License and that the purchase/rent of a vehicle means additional costs. Please note that you might have different schedules from your fellow students and therefore cannot rely on driving to school with your roommates together.

An application fee of 250 USD is due.

Student Account: Upon your acceptance by CSUCI, you will receive a CSUCI Student Account by email. This account includes, amongst other things, a list of the tuition fees you are supposed to pay. Please ignore this request of payment! Do NOT make any payments! The International Programs office is your first point of contact for all matters relating to registration and provides student ID cards and official certificates for visa applications, etc. In addition to the student ID, there is also the DolphinOne campus ID card, which serves as a library card, printer card and for paying in dining establishments on campus. Students will be required to pay an additional 15.00 USD for the student identification card.

For questions about internships, employment and career opportunities available for students, please contact their local Career Development Services. On the campus intranet, students have access to various job offers. Besides this, job fairs are organized and guidance is provided for writing résumés and cover letters. For questions about technical equipment, contact Academic & Information Technology. The Center for International Programs office has a wide range of offerings.

Things to do in the area, mostly in the neighbouring cities of Camarillo and Oxnard, are collected in a database and made available to students.

Academic Matters

You will attend regular courses at CSUCI that have been recognised by Macromedia. You will attend these courses along with other students from the partner university.
Students have compulsory attendance at CSUCI which means that you are expected to attend the courses regularly.

Further Information

• Checklist Application
• Further information

Approximate Semester Dates

August - December ( see Academic Calendar for the exact dates)

Travel

There is no pick up service provided. The cheapest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Hawaii Pacific University is the bus line 19 which takes 34 min. There is a direct bus departing from Airport Upper Level and arriving at N King St + River St.

Accommodation

Incoming Exchange Students are able to use the same resources for housing as all HPU students. You can find general information about housing here.

On-Campus Housing
There are two on-campus housing options at the Waterfront Lofts downtown and at the Hawaii Loa campus. You can apply for housing through your HPU student portal. You will receive your pipeline login information once your application has been processed.

Off-Campus Housing
There are various options for off-campus living. Visit our off-campus housing page for more information.

* Please note that Exchange Students do not need to pay enrolment deposits, and it is not necessary for them to pay an enrolment deposit to apply for on-campus housing.

Health Insurance

All international students at HPU are required to have health insurance coverage that meets the Minimum Plan Coverage Requirements mandated by US Department of State. More information available here.

• Exchange students must purchase health insurance from ISO for the duration of their studies at HPU. Any of the ISO plans will meet the requirements including the basic plan. You will be required to submit your confirmation letter upon purchase.
• If your university provides health insurance that has been pre-approved to meet the requirements, you may submit a copy of your insurance policy instead of purchasing insurance through ISO. Please check with your home university coordinator to see if your university provides international health insurance that has been approved by HPU.
• Exchange students must also submit an International Health Insurance Form.

 

Vaccinations and medical screenings

Per State of Hawaii regulations, students studying in Hawaii are required to demonstrate certain medical clearances to be enrolled in coursework:

1. Proof of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization
   All students are required to demonstrate proof that they have received two doses of the MMR immunization (taken at least four weeks apart) in order to register for coursework. Click here for the MMR immunization clearance form.
   NOTE: Forms signed by a non-US licensed physician will require additional time for processing by HPU. Please be patient as paperwork is processed.
2. Tuberculosis (TB) test
   All students coming for study lasting longer than five months are required to take a TB test after their arrival in Hawaii. During check-in and orientation, students will be provided with information on how and where to get tested at no charge.

Specifics

A mandatory student fee of approx. $590 USD covering - Health services, Orientation, Student Activity, Technology, Transportation - as to be payed directly to HPU. A deposit of around 200 USD is due, the exact amount is still to be confirmed. A Medical insurance verification fee of approx. 100 USD is also due. (fee can be waived - Status 2021) A waiver form must be submitted to OISS (email to iss@hpu.edu) by early September latest to receive clearance.

Students will be required to purchase books for each class, which can cost 200 USD or more per semester. There are rental options and used books available, and you can find the books you will need for each class here.
F-1 Students may enter the United States no more than 30 days before classes begin and may stay no more than 30 days after the end of the term. Please see the Academic Calendar for the exact dates of the term.

* Please note, the fees are approximate and might be subject to change.

Academic Matters

You will attend regular courses at HPU that have been recognised by Macromedia. You will attend these courses along with other students from the partner university.

Further Information

• Checklist Application
• Further information