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| 2008/2009
Information Bulletin |
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The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) offers five terms during the academic year. Please come to Building O on Long Beach City College's Liberal Arts Campus to be directed to your classroom.
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Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with instruction averaging 24 hours per week for non-degree credit. During the session, required activities with an instructor are mandatory to help you learn about American culture. Transportation for off-campus events is provided.
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During the regular academic year (August - May), there are four nine-week sessions. Summer has one seven-week session.
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The scheduled dates and tuition for each session of the American Language and Culture Institute are as follows (All amounts are in U.S. dollars.)
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Spring B
2008 |
March 17 – May 22,
2008 $1,800.00
Required Orientation and Report Date: Friday, March 14,
at 8:30 a.m. (building O) |
Summer |
June 9 – July 24, 2008 $1,400.00
Required Orientation and Report Date: Friday, June 6, at
8:30 a.m. (building O) |
Fall A |
August 18 – October
16, 2008 $1,800.00
Required Orientation and Report Date: Thursday, August
14 at 8:30 a.m. (building O) |
Fall B |
October 20 – December
18, 2008 $1,800.00
Required Orientation and Report Date: Friday, October 17
at 8:30 a.m. (building O) |
Spring A |
January 12 – March
12, 2009 $1,800.00
Required Orientation and Report Date: Friday, January 9,
at 8:30 a.m. (building O) |
Spring B
2009 |
March 16 – May 21,
2009 $1,800.00
Required Orientation and Report Date: Friday, March 13,
at 8:30 a.m. (building O) |
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Tuition and Fees may change without notice. Please contact the International Student Program office for current information.
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You must pay all of your tuition and fees at the orientation program.
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| Additional Fees |
These mandatory fees are paid separately from the tuition fee. A $40.00 application fee is due at the time you apply. A $75.00 Cultural Enrichment Activities fee is due at the orientation program. An optional $25.00 parking permit fee may be paid during the first week of class. All fees may be paid by cash, or by check made out to "Long Beach City College".
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| Late Registration |
To find out if there is a place available in the class for you, please contact the International Student Program Office. Phone (562) 938-4745 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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| Insurance |
You are required to keep a valid health insurance policy while you are in the United States (as noted on the I-20). You must purchase health insurance in the International Student Program office before the session begins or during the orientation. The cost is $61.50 per month; however, the policy is not available to purchase month-to-month. ALCI students purchase a 4 to 7 month package, depending on the term in which they begin their studies. The specific amount and period of health insurance will be detailed in the admission letter. This fee may be paid by credit card, or by check made out to "Nationwide Life Insurance Company". This fee is subject to change without notice.
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| Cancellations and Refunds |
You will receive a full refund if you cancel in writing with the International Student Program Office at any time up to and including the end of the first day of ALCI class. If you cancel in writing on or before the eighth day of ALCI class, we will deduct $200.00 per week of attendance from your refund amount. (Students who have attended any part of 1 class day during a week will be charged for the entire week of instruction.) After the end of the second week of instruction, no refunds or program fee credits will be given. Application fees are not refundable under any circumstances. The unused portion of the Cultural Activities Fee will be refunded to students who withdraw in writing with the International Student Program Office by the end of the second week of ALCI class.
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