Changes in Rules and Policies and Finding Information in the Catalog

Changes of Rules and Policies

Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules, and policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. Changes may come in the form of statutes enacted by the Legislature, rules and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of the California State University, by the Chancellor or designee of the California State University, or by the President or designee of the campus. It is not possible in a publication of this size to include all of the rules, policies and other information that pertain to students, the institution, and the California State University. More current or complete information may be obtained from the appropriate department, school, or administrative office.

Nothing in this catalog shall be construed as, operate as, or have the effect of an abridgment or a limitation of any rights, powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, the chancellor of the California State University, or the president of the university. The trustees, the chancellor, and the president are authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and policies that apply to students. This catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms and conditions of a contract5 between the student and the university or the California State University. The relationship of students to the university and the California State University is one governed by statute, rules, and policy adopted by the legislature, the trustees, the chancellor the presidents and their duly authorized designess. Additionally, the California State University may, immediately and without notice, modify, alter, adjust or amend any rule, policy, activity or item contained in this catalog if a force majeure event occurs. Force Majeure events include, but are not limited to, (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake or explosion; (c) terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) government orders or laws; (e) judicial orders or rulings; (f) national or regional emergencies; (g) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns; (h) epidemic, pandemic or health outbreaks which may cause serious illness; (i) power or transportation disruptions; and (j) other similar occurrences beyond the reasonable control of the California State University. 

University Catalog

The California State University Channel Islands catalog is published to help prospective and continuing students make informed decisions to fulfill their academic goals. This catalog is only available online at: www.csuci.edu.

Policy

Each year, Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success - on behalf of the Office of the Chancellor - coordinates the review and updating of the CSU Mandatory Catalog Copy. California State Universities are required to include this copy in all paper and electronic campus catalogs as well as on web pages in which these topics are extensively presented. 

The CSU Mandatory Catalog Copy for academic year 2026-2027 is provided beginning in Section I. The information has been reviewed and approved for publication by Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success, Academic Affairs, Budget Office, General Counsel, Human Resources and Public Affairs in the Office of the Chancellor. A mark-up copy is also attached showing the changes from the CSU Mandatory Catalog Copy for academic year 2026-2027 for your reference. 

If you have questions about the mandatory catalog copy, please feel free to contact Dr. April Grommo, assistant vice chancellor, strategic enrollment management, by telephone at (562) 951-4726 or by email at agrommo@calstate.edu, or Liz Reed, director, student records and success technologies, by telephone at (562) 951-4082 or by email at ereed@calstate.edu. 

Authority

This policy is issued pursuant to Section II of the Standing Orders of the Board of Trustees of the California State University as further delegated by the Standing Delegations of Administrative Authority. The president may delegate authority and responsibility described in this policy to other campus officials pursuant to Section VI of the Standing Orders of the Board of Trustees of the California State University.

California State University Channel Islands

One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: (805) 437-8400
Web Site: http://www.csuci.edu

Five Ways to Find Information about CSU Channel Islands

1. Use the CATALOG SEARCH feature of the software.  For more narrowed, specific information, use the ADVANCED SEARCH dialog box for assistance.
2. Check the Schedule of Classes. Every semester, important information is published online in a separate Schedule of Classes document. The Schedule of Classes contains information about current course offerings, new and revised curriculum and policy changes, and academic calendars. It also provides updates on fees and costs, and other important information.
3. Visit our campus via the web at www.csuci.edu. Updated catalog changes or corrections are posted immediately as they are resolved, and logged for your refrence.
4. Telephone numbers are listed throughout this catalog. If you need more information about a topic and cannot find a telephone number, dial the CSU Channel Islands general information line at (805) 437-8400.

Catalog Production Team

Editor and Production Director

Andrea Skinner
Academic Planning
(805) 437-2749
andrea.skinner@csuci.edu

We hope you find this catalog convenient and easy to use. If you have ideas about how we could improve this catalog, please e-mail your suggestions to Andrea Skinner at andrea.skinner@csuci.edu.  Thank you!