FAQs

Is laundry available?

Yes, laundry is available on campus for a fee. Students must do their own laundry. A staff member is available to assist if needed.

Is WiFi available? Is it free?

Yes. WiFi is available on all campuses and is free of charge.

Can students leave campus unsupervised?

Students are not allowed to leave the campus unsupervised. If a student requests to go off campus, they must be accompanied by a CISL staff member.

Where can I see photos of my child/children?

You can see see photos of your children on the CISL Jr Program Facebook page and Instagram account.

Do you have staff on campus that speaks X language?

Unfortunately CISL does not hire translators during the summer. On rare occasions, we have staff members who speak multiple languages and can assist with students who are having trouble communicating. If a staff member is not available, we use on-campus group leaders or advanced students to assist with translating.

What are your airport transfer fees?

Prices are per person:

  • San Diego Airport->University of San Diego = $100 one way
  • LAX->Pepperdine University = $220 one way
  • LAX->University of San Diego = $475 one way
  • Dulles International-> Georgetown University = $200
  • JFK-> Columbia University = $250 one way
  • LaGuardia-> Columbia University = $200 one way
  • San Francisco International-> UC Berkeley = $240 one way
Does the Unaccompanied Minor Service cost extra?

Yes, the UNMS fees (applied to all locations) are $150 for arrival & $185 for departure. The fees are in addition to any charged by airline the airline and airport transfer fees.

 

When can my student arrive on campus if they are getting dropped off?

Student arrival time is after 16.00 on their start date.

When should my student depart campus if they are getting picked up?

Student departure time is before 11.00 on their departure date.

Can my child arrive on a weekday?

While our recommended checkin/checkout days are on Sunday/Saturday respectively we can facilitate a weekday arrival upon request. Please contact the Junior Programs Director for pre-approval.

Does my child need to pay a deposit?

Yes, all students must pay a $150 (US) cash deposit to the Program Manager upon arrival. The deposit is refunded on departure after a room inspection. Please note that the deposit may also be retained for damages to the residence or premises.

What should my child pack?

Please see CISL’s suggested packing list.

How much spending money should my child bring?

Spending money varies on each student’s spending habits. Students should plan to bring about $100 per week for laundry, souvenirs, snacks or other personal items the student may need.