Depending upon how soon the application is completed, a response will be given within three to four weeks after all application materials have been received and the application is complete. An evaluation of this status is done by the Asian and Comparative Studies during the interview, and the exact number of transfer units will be determined at that time. Typically most programs allow no more than six semester units to be transferred into either the masters or doctoral program. A student can defer acceptance for up to one year. This deposit money will go directly toward the new student's first semester tuition.
Residency is required to complete the program.
Students who profit most from the intellectual and spiritual climate of CIIS are generally seeking to broaden their world view, integrate spirituality more deeply into their lives, and apply their particular interests to all aspects of their lives.