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GENERAL INFORMATION

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADMISSIONS TEST
Certain programs (as noted in this catalog) require a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test prior to registration. This test will take approximately 15 minutes. In special cases the test may be waived. For further information please call 718.982.2182.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER
The College reserves the right to cancel classes due to inclement weather or at the discretion of the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development. Call 718.982.2182 for class make-up information. For snow day information, call Security at 1.718.982.2116.

TEXTBOOKS
Unless otherwise specified, textbooks are not included in course tuition. All required texts may be purchased at the bookstore in the Campus Center (Building 1C). Call 1.718.982.2182 to learn if a text is necessary for your class. For Barnes & Noble College Bookstore hours, call 718.982.3030.

ID CARDS
All students attending classes for more than one night must obtain a student ID. Please request a letter from our office to take to Campus Safety, Building 2A, Room 108. Call 718.982.2116.

PARKING
Continuing Education classes that are more than five sessions in succession require a parking decal, available for a fee in Building 1A, Room 102. Call 718.982.2294.

TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
Please call 718.982.2182 or visit the CSI Webpage at www.csi.cuny.edu

FUNDING SOURCES

TUITION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE
You may be eligible for free job training if you meet certain guidelines. Call 718.982.2170 for information.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Check with your union or employer.

WIA-ITA VOUCHERS
If you are looking for a new career or to upgrade your skills, you may be eligible for a WIA-ITA voucher. For information, call the Staten Island Workforce 1 Career Center: 718.285.8388.

VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Call 718.982.2182

VESID
Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, including veterans with non-service-related disabilities call 718.816.4800.
Are You a Student with a Disability?
Enrolled in a continuing education course or certificate program?
Looking for a job?
If you are a registered CUNY student with a disability, you may be eligible to receive tuition assistance, free textbooks, job placement assistance, career counseling and more!
For more information contact:
Abigail Nelson
CUNY LEADS Counselor for Continuing Education
Phone: (212)652-2053
Fax: (646)344-7319
Email: abigail.nelson@mail.cuny.edu

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The College of Staten Island is committed to a campus environment that reflects and respects our pluralistic and culturally diverse society. The College admits students without regard to age, alienage or citizenship, color, gender, handicap, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. In welcoming new students to our campus, we are committed to providing equal educational opportunity and a learning environment in which students are free to realize their full potential as productive members of the community.

REGISTRATION (for form, see page 19)
In Person: Building 2A, Room 201-check, money order, credit card(MasterCard and VISA)
By Phone: 718.982.2182 to register if you are using a credit card (VISA and MasterCard).
By Fax: 718.982.2038 to register if you are using a credit card.
By Mail: Do not mail cash!
College of Staten Island
Office of Continuing Education
2800 Victory Boulevard
North Administration Building (2A), Room 201
Staten Island, NY 10314

REGISTRATION FEES
The non-refundable registration fees are:

REDUCED FEES
Seniors, 65 and over: 35%; CSI Alumni, 25%; Full-time and part-time CSI employees and immediate family members*, 30%.
No discounts apply to:

Places are subject to availability of classes and seating. (*Limited to spouse/partner and children)

CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

Each Continuing Education course requires a minimum number of paid registrations. Please register early to ensure your place in class and reduce the possibility of course cancellation. Due to the special requirements of some programs and the limited availability
of space, some courses may be scheduled in locations other that the main CSI campus. The College of Staten Island and the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development will make
every effort to ensure that all classes will be given as listed in this catalog; however, unforeseen circumstances may occur. The College and the Office of Continuing Education and Professional
Development, at their discretion, reserve the right to make changes in procedures, program fees, class days, times, and locations, or
cancel classes due to insufficient registration. The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development shall make every reasonable effort to notify all registered students of any changes prior to the first session. Should changes or a cancellation occur, a full refund will be available. Full refund shall be the sole limit of all liability of the College of Staten Island, the Office of
Continuing Education, and/or The City University of New York shall not be liable for refund of tuition of any completed courses. A refund form may be obtained from the Office of Continuing Education, and refunds are granted under the following guidelines:

WELCOME FROM THE SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER AT THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
We would like to invite the faculty/staff and all members of the Staten Island community to take full advantage of the many opportunities we offer to get fit and healthy.
MEMBERSHIP: As a member, you have access to a variety of evening and weekend Aerobic & Yoga classes. Indoors, you can enjoy our five racquetball and four handball courts, an eight-lane swimming pool, and use of our fitness room, which includes 3,000 pounds of free weights, Cybex resistance machines, treadmills, stair machines, stationary bicycles, and crossaerobics machines.

CSI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMES ALUMNI
Twenty-five percent discount for courses offered by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development. For information on other alumni programs and benefits and your complimentary CSI Alumni Association membership card call 718.982.2290,
Fax: 718.982.2289.
Email: alumni@mail.csi.cuny.edu
Website: www.csi.cuny.edu
2800 Victory Blvd., Building 1A, Room 110/111
Staten Island, NY 10314

CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Center houses two academic wings for programs in the arts as well as superb public spaces: the Clara and Arleigh B. Williamson Theatre, a 900-seat concert hall, a recital hall, an experimental theater, lecture halls, an art gallery, and a small conference center.
Administrative Office: 718.982.2504

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Phone: 718.982.2560, Fax: 718.982.2323

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
 The Small Business Development Center at CSI offers a certificate program that is designed to provide state-of-the-art information, training, and assistance from a staff of hands-on specialists.
Geared to entrepreneurs and their employees, the program offers the education and training needed to keep abreast of technology and methodology in today's rapidly moving business environment.
Increasing students' insights in competitive advantages and ultimately the productivity and the profitability of their ventures, the program concentrates on the unique problems of companies doing business on Staten Island.

The program is supported by leaders of the business community, economic development, and activist groups, and the Chamber of Commerce, and provides an ongoing process for updating and upgrading the operational acumen of local business owners and managers.

North Administration Building (2A) Suite (201)
Phone: 718.982.2182
Fax: 718.982.2038
continuing_ed@csi.cuny.edu


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