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Student Handbook<br />
Supplement to the GIA Education Catalog<br />
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effective january 2009<br />
Welcome<br />
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Student Services<br />
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Academic Policies<br />
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Tuition and Fees<br />
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About GIA<br />
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StudentServicesandStudentLife<br />
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MembersofGIA’sStudentServicesteam Career Services<br />
arededicatedtomakingyourexperience GIA offers much more than academic growth. As a GIA student,<br />
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 1" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=1"> Student Handbook Supplement to the GIA Education </a>Catalog effective january 2009
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 2" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=2"> Welcome DearStudent, WelcometoGIA–andcongra</a>tulationsfortakingthefirststeptowardarewardingcareer inthegemandjewelryindustrybyenrollingatGIA. ThisstudenthandbookisdesignedtoprovidecurrentGIAstud
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 3" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=3"> 3 4 Student Services and Student Life </a> 9 Academic Policies and Procedures 23 Tuition and Fees 25 About GIA 26 Index 27 Directory of Contacts 800.421.7250 ext 400
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 4" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=4"> StudentServicesandStudentLife MembersofGIA’sStud</a>entServicesteam Career Services arededicatedtomakingyourexperience GIA offers much more than academic growth. As a GIA student,
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 5" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=5"> Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior Part of</a> every student’s experience at GIA includes learning to become a jewelry professional. GIA students are expected to behave in a professional manner at
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 6" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=6"> StudentServicesandStudentLife (cont.) can acce</a>ss a wealth of digital material that covers many topics including gemstone mining and sources, treatments and synthetics, current industry trends, and
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 7" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=7"> CarlSbad Current monthly housing costs range from</a> about $600 for modest home-stay arrangements to $1,600 or more for luxury apartments. Long-term stay hotel arrangements are also available, starting
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 8" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=8"> StudentServicesandStudentLife (cont.) New York</a> Parking for GIA’s New York facility is available in nearby parking garages; fees are charged by the individual parking facility. reGioNal CeNterS Th
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 9" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=9"> 9 AcademicPoliciesandProcedures Thesepolicies</a>helptoensurethequalityof everystudent’sacademicexperience.They supporttheinvestmentourgraduatesmake intheireducation,andhelptopreservethe valueandinte
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 10" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=10"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) Grading </a>Definitions withdrawN After the drop deadline, but prior to completing 60% of the course or program, students withdrawing from a course will receive
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 11" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=11"> • JMA students with shoulder length or longer </a>hair must tie it back. • JMA students should avoid wearing loose clothing and accessories, such as bracelets, long chains, and open-t
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 12" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=12"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) Academi</a>c Dishonesty GIA regards cheating as a very serious matter. Students are expected to do their own work at all times. Students should also review the T
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 13" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=13"> 13 GraduationRequirements:JewelryManufactur</a>ingArts Programs Minimum Requirements Maximum Number of Attempts During Program Graduate Jeweler Diploma Daily Pro
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 14" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=14"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) Satisfac</a>tory Academic Progress Policy GemoloGY aNd JewelrY maNuFaCturiNG artS Instructors or administrators may call a conference with students at any time t
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 15" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=15"> Graduate GemoloGiSt proGram (26 weekS) Graduatedi</a>amondsdiplomaproGram 60 Clock hours • Maintain a minimum score of 70% on all quizzes and 75% on exams • Complete at least 70% of the mini
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 16" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=16"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) Attenda</a>nce at Orientation All new on-campus students are required to attend a general orientation session. Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts (JMA) stud
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 17" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=17"> Add/Drop Policy Requests to add or drop an enroll</a>ment must be submitted to the Admissions office. Adding a Gemology or Jewelry Manufacturing Arts enrollment after the first day of class is generally
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 18" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=18"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) atteNda</a>NCe probatioN On-campus students who accumulate one full day less than the maximum number of absences and/or tardies allowed for their course or progr
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 19" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=19"> appealS aNd re-admiSSioN FollowiNG diSmiSSal An a</a>cademically dismissed student who applies to repeat failed classes or to enroll in additional classes must receive approval from the Admissions Commit
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 20" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=20"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) Academi</a>c Credentials Usage Policy appliCabilitY These usage guidelines apply to all current and former students of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 21" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=21"> avoid the appearance of doing so, or its standing</a> with the regulating and accrediting authorities could be jeopardized. GIA does not permit the use of any of its trademarks in third-party domain name
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 22" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=22"> AcademicPoliciesandProcedures (cont.) Cancell</a>ation and Refund Policies Students can cancel their enrollment at any time. Students can inform GIA of their cancellation by phone, e-mail, fax, writt
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 23" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=23"> 23 MiscellaneousFees General Information for A</a>ll Applicants appliCatioN FeeS All applicants are charged a one-time application fee. • Online application fee: $25 • Applications received by
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 24" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=24"> MiscellaneousFees (cont.) diStaNCe eduCatioN </a>StudeNtS GemidentifiCation You’ll need access to the following gemological instruments to complete your practical assignments: • A fully corrected
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 25" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=25"> 25 AboutGIA GIA Licensing and Accreditation Th</a>e Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit, private, postsecondary educational institution incorporated for the purpose of promoting educ
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 26" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=26"> Index Academic Credentials Usage Policy..........</a>.......................................................20-21 Academic Dishonesty......................................................................
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 27" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=27"> 27 Directory of Contacts CarlSbad CoNtaCtS </a> telephoNe Fax e-mail 800.421.7250 GIA CA
<a title="GIA Student Handbook page 28" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wprrsq&pageid=28"> Gia CarlSbad World Headquarters Robert Mouawad C</a>ampus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, California 92008 800.421.7250 760.603.4000 fax 760.603.4003 E-mail: eduinfo@gia.edu Gia New York 270 Madison Avenu
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