StudentHandbook

2015

POBox267,17600PacificHighway(43)MarylhurstUniversity,Marylhurst,OR97036Phone:(503)699-6310,Fax:(503)697-7188

http://www.piaschools.edupia@marylhurst.edu

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

ABOUT PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY ............................................................................................................................ 4MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4PROGRAM DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PROGRAM LIST ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC OFFERINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 4

PLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 6ADVANCEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6MOVING DOWN ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6EXIT TESTING .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

ACADEMIC POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7ATTENDANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7TARDIES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7MISSED CLASS MEETINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7FINAL EXAMS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY .................................................................................................................................................. 7GRADING ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8REPEATING CLASSES ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8ACADEMIC WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8PROBATION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9EXPULSION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9STUDENTS RETURNING LATE ................................................................................................................................................................... 9PROBATION STUDENTS: RE-ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 9PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 10CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10PIA REFERRAL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10ELECTRONICS IN THE CLASSROOM ........................................................................................................................................................ 10INCLEMENT WEATHER CLASS CANCELLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 10TEXTBOOKS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10YOUR RECORDS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10RELEASE OF INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 10POLICY EXCEPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

STUDENT HEALTH .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11FEES AND REFUNDS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

TUITION AND FEES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11YOUR CONDUCT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12SMOKING ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 13IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13END OF PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13MAXIMUM TIME AT PIA ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13STUDENT STATUS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13TRAVEL ABROAD ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15CONVERSATION PARTNERS .................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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TUTORING .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15APARTMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16HOMESTAY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

MARYLHURST UNIVERSITY SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................... 16BOOKSTORE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16CAFETERIA ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16LIBRARY AND COMPUTER LABS ............................................................................................................................................................ 16STUDENT ID CARDS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16ACADEMIC COACHING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16POST OFFICE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16LOST AND FOUND .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

TRANSPORTATION, SHOPPING, AND BANKING ....................................................................................................................... 17RIDING TRIMET TOWARDS WEST LINN AND OREGON CITY .................................................................................................................. 17RIDING TRIMET TOWARDS PORTLAND .................................................................................................................................................. 17SHUTTLE IN THE WOODS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

PIA CONTACTS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18APPENDIX 1: PHOTO USE POLICY ................................................................................................................................................. 19APPENDIX 2: CONSENT TO RELEASE ........................................................................................................................................... 20

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ABOUTPACIFICINTERNATIONALACADEMYPacific International Academy (PIA) has been serving international students since 1997 and is accredited by theAccreditingCouncilforContinuingEducationandTraining(ACCET).PIAislocatedonthecampofMarylhurstUniversity.MissionStatementTheoverarching intentofPacific InternationalAcademy is tohelp students achieve theirpersonal goals in Englishbyfacilitatingtheacquisitionoflanguageproficiencyrequiredindailycommunication,higherlearning,andtheprofessionalworld.A core value for thePIA community isprovidinga student-centeredenvironment that facilitates interpersonalconnectionsandculturalexploration.ProgramDescriptionPIAprovidesinstructionofEnglishasaSecondLanguagetonon-nativespeakersofEnglishwhobringtotheprogramabroad array of interests and backgrounds. Throughout their experience at PIA, students are encouraged to seekintellectualandacademicgrowthatschoolandinthesurroundingcommunity.Thecurriculaarestructuredtopromotebasiccommunicationskillsinstudentsatlowerabilitylevelsandmorecomplexprofessional and academic skills in students at higher levels. Key grammatical forms are emphasized and integratedacross all levels of performance-based courses. In the areas of grammar, reading,writing, vocabulary, speaking, andlistening,studentslearntoapplyspecificlinguisticrulesthatarepresentedusingvariousrelevantmethods.PIAencouragesstudentstoexploreEnglishasactivelearnersinavarietyofcontexts.PIA’sprogramsfocusprimarilyongeneralandacademicEnglish,butsignificantenergyisdevotedtocoachingstudentsinexploringtheculturalnormsandexpectations of their new environment. Themes of this nature are intentionally folded into class sessions. Furtheropportunities for cultural adaptation and language acquisition are available through the ESL tutoring center,conversationpartners, theweekly conversation forum, service learning, volunteering,guidedsocialactivities,and thehomestayprogram.

PROGRAMLISTIntensiveEnglishasaSecondLanguagePIAhasfivecorelevelsofIntensiveEnglishLanguageclasses,plusEnglishBasics.Ineachlevel,studentsattendclassesinreading,writing,grammarandspeaking/listening.EnglishBasicsclassesaredesignedtobemixed-skills.ClassesareheldMonday through Thursday with a total of 20 hours of class per week.Within these classes, students improve theirEnglish and have a chance to study cultural topics, computer skills, and other points of special interest. Students inLevels3,4,and5areeligiblefor1.5MarylhurstUniversitycreditsperclass.UndergraduateFoundationsTheLanguageFoundationsprogramisanon-degreeprogramintendedtosupportnon-nativeEnglishspeakersworkingtowardtheadvancedEnglishlanguageproficiencyrequiredtobesuccessfulinundergraduatecourseworkatMarylhurst.Thiscompleteprogramisfourquarters in length.Eachquarter,studentstakeonelanguagesupportcourseofferedbyPacific InternationalAcademy(PIA)andthreeselectMarylhurstundergraduatecourses.Thelanguagesupportcoursesprovideuniversitysuccessstrategiesandpersonallanguagedevelopmentintendedtopreparestudentsforthelinguisticand academic rigor of undergraduate coursework. Eachquarter, the support course focuses on a different language-learningarea:readinginfall,speakingandlisteninginwinter,writinginspring,andgrammarandvocabularyinsummer.SupplementalAcademicOfferingsShort-termEnglishVolunteerCourseThe Short-term Volunteer Course provides students with opportunities to use English in authentic settings, exploresocio-cultural issues,and serve local communities inneed.Studentsvolunteerasagroupatdifferentnon-profit siteswithotherAmericanvolunteers.Eachdaybeginswithabriefintroductiontothevolunteersitewithateacher-ledgroup

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discussion. Students practicemethods of conducting conversations in English. Relevant vocabulary and structures, aswellascultural issuesandexpectations,arepresentedat this time.Followingthesitevisit, studentsdiscussthesite’sservicesandreflectontheday’sactivitiesandbroadersocio-culturalthemes.Long-termEnglishServiceLearningThe Long-term English Service Learning course prepares students to volunteer in a U.S. non-profit organization forseveralweeks.Duringthecourse,studentsdiscoverprofessional,social,andlinguisticskillsrequiredinU.S.workplacesettingsanddeveloptoolstosupporttheirvolunteerexperiences.Additionally,studentsexploretheirattitudestowardwork, social issues, and volunteering through a series of personal reflections and groupwork. The Long-termEnglishServiceLearningtypicallyrunsinthreestagesforabout18weeks.StudentsmustbeLevel3orhighertobeeligibleforServiceLearning.Short-termEnglishCommunityServiceThe Short-termEnglishCommunity Service courseprepares students to volunteer at aU.S. non-profit organization for ashortamountoftime.Duringthecourse,studentsdevelopprofessional,cultural,andlinguisticskillsthattheyapplyduringtheirexperienceasavolunteer.Therearethreestagesofstudyforthecourse,titledStageOne:PreparationandPlacement,StageTwo:IntroductiontoAmericanWorkplaceCulture,andStageThree:CommunityService.TOEICPreparationCourseTheprimarypurposeofthisprogramistointroducetheTOEICtestandfamiliarizestudentswithtest-takingstrategiesfortheTOEIC.Becausethiscourseisanon-credit-bearingelective,nogradesareassigned.StudentsmustbeLevel3orhighertobeeligibleforTOEICPreparation.Short-termModularCoursesPIA’s short-term courses can support students who have recently arrived in the U.S. by practicing vocabulary andlanguagestructuresusedincommon,everydaycontexts. Additionally,theycanpreparestudentstoaddressnewandunfamiliarsituationsbyteachingthemto identifyandmakeuseofavailableresources. TheyarealsoabletoaddressdiscreteskillsandstrategieswhichcanhelpstudentsengagewithspeakersofEnglish.Studentscanbuildconfidenceintheirspeakingandlisteningskillsastheyapplytheseconceptsinavarietyofauthenticactivities.Thecoursescanalsoprovideanopportunity forstudentsto learnaboutthe lifestylesand interestsofAmericansthrough interactionswithteachers, homestay families, and local community members. Students are able to explore cultural themes whilereinforcinglistening,speaking,andvocabularyskills.TutoringFor a fee of $45 per hour, students at any level may receive tutoring in any subject relating to offered programs.Tutoringpositionsareofferedto facultybeforehiringanoutsidetutor isconsidered.Freetutoring isalsoavailabletostudentsbyappointmentintheESLTutoringCenteratMarylhurstUniversity.StudentscansignupforappointmentsinthePIAoffice.ConversationPartnersandConversationForumStudentshaveachancetomeetwithnativespeakersforinformalconversation,whichallowsthemtoshareinformationabout theirculture,practice theirEnglish,andmake friendswithAmericans.Teachersareencouragedtorecommendthese free opportunities to students. Conversation partners are limited and connections are contingent uponavailability,buttheweeklyconversationforumisopentoall.

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PLACEMENTPlacementandOrientationAtthebeginningofeachtermthereisaplacementtestandorientationforallnewstudents.StudentsareplacedintheappropriatelevelonthebasisoftheMichiganEnglishPlacementTest(EPT),theTestofWrittenEnglish(TWE),andanoral interview.Duringthefirstweek inclass,placementmaybeadjustedonthebasisofastudent’sabilitytomeetamajorityoftheperformanceobjectivesfortheclass,asdeterminedbyalevelconfirmationexam.IfyouleavePIAformorethanoneterm,youmustbere-testedpriortoregistration.PlacementforNewStudentsStartingLateNewstudentsareallowedtostartduringWeek1(orWeek6,withpriorapproval).IfyoustartduringWeek6,youwillbeplacedonelevelbelowtheplacementasindicatedbytheEPT.Forexample,ifyoustartWeek6andtestintoLevel3,youbeginyourstudiesinLevel2.Thecourseworkyoumissedbeforeyourarrivalisnotcountedinyourfinalgrade.AdvancementTherearetwowaysforyoutoadvancetoahigherlevel:1. receiveagradeofC+(77%)orbetterinLevelsB-2orB-(80%)inLevels3-52. takealevelconfirmationexamduringthefirstweekofthetermLevelConfirmationTestingTeachersassessskilllevelsineachclassduringthefirstweekoftheterm.Teachersmayencouragestudentswhodisplayadvancedskillsinclasstotakealevelconfirmationtest.Studentswhopassthistest,whichcoversobjectivesintheclass,maybeconsideredforadvancementtothenextlevel.Norecommendationsforlevelchangesareconsideredafterthefirstweekofclass.A level confirmation test for a particular skill area may be taken only once while a student attends PIA, unless anexceptionisrecommendedbyaninstructor.Studentsonprobationmaynottakealevelconfirmationexamforaclassthattheyhavefailedtwice.Levelconfirmationtestingisonlyavailableforstudentswhoattendtheentireterm.MovingDownTeachersmay recommend that studentswhodisplay inadequate skills in classmovedown toa lower level. Studentsmayalsorequesttomovedown.AllrequeststomovedownmustbeapprovedbytheAcademicDirector.Inconsultationwithteachers,theAcademicDirectorconsidersacademicrecordsandotherfactorsinmakingthedecision.Movesdownareonlyapprovedinraresituations.ExitTestingYouarerequiredtotakeanexitexamuponleavingtheprogram.IfyouleaveEnglishBasicsorLevels1through4,youtakeanotherformoftheEnglishPlacementTestthatyoutookuponadmission.ThescorefromthisexamhasnoeffectonanygradesachievedatPIA.If you graduate from Level 5, you are required to take theMichigan English Language Institute College English Test(MELICET)nearoratthecloseofyourfinaltermwithPIA.ThescorefromthisexamhasnoeffectongradesachievedatPIAandisuseda)asanindicatorforyouofaMichiganEnglishLanguageAssessmentBattery(MELAB)score,andb)asanonymous data for ongoing program assessment. Certificates of Completion are not issued until all exit testing hasbeencompleted.

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ACADEMICPOLICIESAttendanceYouareexpectedtoattendallofyourclasses.Missingevenonedayofclasscancauseproblems,suchasmissedcoursecontent, quizzes, tests, or homework. Furthermore, as the majority of students at PIA are F-1 visa holders, U.S.immigrationlawrequiresthatyouattendclassesfull-timeandmakesatisfactoryprogressinyourstudies.Anabsenceisconsideredmissingmorethan1hourofanygivenclassperiod.Missingafulldayofclasseswouldresultinyouhavingmissedtwoclasses,whichwouldbeconsideredtwoabsences.There isnodistinctionbetweenexcusedorunexcusedabsences.Youcanhavenomorethan10absencesinanygiventermorfourabsencesinanygivenclass.Ifyouhave11ormoreabsencesacrossclasses,orfiveormoreabsencesinanyoneclass,youwillbeputonacademicprobation.Ifyouviolateattendanceruleswhileonprobation,youmaytriggertheexpulsionprocess.Ifyouareabsent,youareresponsibleforknowingwhathappenedinclassandcompletinghomeworkandassignments.Ifyouaresick,youneedtocontactaclassmateoryourteachertofindoutwhatworkyouhavemissed.Teachers’emailaddressesandphonenumbersarelistedineachsyllabus.Ifyoudonotattendthefullterm,theattendancepolicyisprorated.Forexample,ifyoustartattendingPIAduringWeek6,youcanhaveonlyfiveabsencesacrossallclassesortwoinanyoneclass.TardiesIfyouarelatetoclass,returnlatefromaclassbreak,orleaveclassearly,youareconsideredtardy.Thetotalnumberofmissedminutescontributestoadailytotalamountofmissedtimeforeachclasssession.Everythreeinstancesofbeingtardyinanyoneclassarecountedasoneabsencefortheclass.

• 1–60minuteslateforclass,latefrombreak,orleavingearlyresultsinonetardyforthatclass.• 61ormoreminuteslate,etc.resultsinoneabsenceforthatclass.• 3tardies=1absenceforthatclass

MissedClassMeetingsIf you miss class meetings, you are responsible for communicating with your teachers and making up class work.Teachersarenotrequiredtoacceptmissedclassworkfromyou,anditmaynotbepossibleforyoutomakeupsomeclasswork.FinalExamsYouareexpectedtocompleteyourclasses.Finalexamsusuallyhappenonthelastdayofclass,whichispublishedonthePIAacademiccalendar(availableonthePIAwebsite,intheoffice,andatnewstudentorientation).Finalexamsarenotgivenearly.Ifyoumissyourfinalexam,youwillreceiveazero,whichmaycauseyoutofailtheclass.PlagiarismandAcademicHonestyPlagiarism is using the ideas, data, or language of another person without specific and proper acknowledgment.Examples:Misrepresentinganother’swork(paper, labreport,article,orcomputerwork)asyourownoriginalcreationandsubmittingitforanassignment;usingsomeoneelse’sideaswithoutattribution;failingtociteareferenceortousequotationmarkswhereappropriate.Plagiarismandother formsofacademicdishonesty (“cheating”)arevery seriousoffenses inAmericanacademicsandmayresultinfailingclasses,beingplacedonprobation,orbeingexpelledfromschool.PIAfollowsMarylhurstUniversitypolicies in regards to plagiarism. Please refer to your class syllabus formore informationonpolicies about academichonesty.

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GradingIneachclass,yourgrade isbasedonacombinationofattendance,participation,andclasswork,whichconsistsof in-classassignments,homework,quizzes,andtests.Basedoncompletionofclassrequirements,thefollowinggradesaregiven.IfyouareinEnglishBasics,Level1,orLevel2,youreceiveagradeofPassorNoPass.ForLevels3-5:

A+ (97%-100%)A (93%-96%)A- (90%-92%)B+ (87%-89%)B (83%-86%)B- (80%-82%)C+ (77%-79%)C (73%-76%)C- (70%-72%)D+ (67%-69%)D (63%-66%)D- (60%-62%)F (0%-59%)

IfyoureceiveagradeofCorlower(below77%)inLevelsB-2,youwillneedtorepeatthecourse.IfyoureceiveagradeofC+orlower(below80%)inLevels3-5,youwillneedtorepeatthecourse.TeachersmayalsouseN/A.Thismeansthattheydidnothaveenoughinformationtogiveyouagrade.RepeatingClassesIt is common that students needmore than one term tomaster the skills in any class. In such cases, the instructorrecords a non-passing grade andnotes on the grade record thatmore time is needed to develop the language skillsnecessaryforadvancement.Ifyoureceivelessthan87%inaclass,youmayrequesttorepeatthatclassonetimeinordertoimproveyourskills.Ifyou get 87%-100%, youmay only repeatwith teacher input andAcademicDirector approval.Anyone can request torepeatLevel5classesonce.ArequesttorepeatacoursemaybedeniediftheAcademicDirectordeterminesthatthismaycausedisruptiontoaclass.AcademicWarningsInstructors issueanacademicwarning ifyoudonotperformatapassing levelacademically,repeatedlyviolateschoolpolicies, orotherwisebehave in away thatdisrupts theacademicenvironment. Theacademicwarningdescribes theproblemandprovidesstepstocorrecttheproblem.Academicwarningsshouldbegivenearlyenoughtoallowyoutimetocorrecttheproblem.Onecopyofthewarningisgiventoyou;anotherissignedbybothyouandtheinstructorandplacedinyouracademicfile.If you receive three ormore academicwarnings in one term, youmay be at risk of probation or asked to leave theschool (expulsion).TheAcademicDirectorwill reviewyour caseanddetermineyouracademic statusandany furtheractions.Inseriouscases,youcanbeplacedonprobationimmediately,andprobationwillbeineffectforthecurrentandfollowingterms.Ifyoudonotfixtheproblembytheendoftheterm,youmaybeexpelled.

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ProbationPerimmigrationregulationsandschoolexpectations,youmustmakesatisfactoryprogressinyourcoursework.Itisalsoexpectedthat,duetolinguisticorotherfactors,youmayneedmorethan10weekstomeettheobjectivesoftheclass.Youareexpected to learn theskillsneededtoadvance innomore than twoterms. Ifyou fail thesameoneormoreclassesfortwoconsecutiveterms,youwillbeputonprobation,andtheAcademicDirectorwill issueyouaprobationform.Atthispoint,youwillhaveonemoretermtopasstheclassesinquestion.Ifyouarenotabletopasstheseclasses,youmaybeaskedtoleavetheschool(expulsion).Probationlastsfortwoterms.Additionally,ifyouhavefiveormoreabsencesinanygivenclassorelevenormoreabsencesacrossallclasses,youwillbeplacedonprobation.Ifyouarenotabletoimproveyourattendanceduringthefollowingterm,youmaybeaskedtoleavetheschool.Finally,youmaybeplacedonprobationifyoureceivethreeormoreacademicwarnings;anexampleofwhyyoumightgetanacademicwarningisifyoucheatonatestorrefusetouseacleantextbookinclass.Ifyoucontinuenottofollowtheschoolrules,youmaybeaskedtoleavetheschool.Probationcanbeginatanytime,includingduringtheterm.Forexample,ifyouhave14absencesinthefirsthalfofaterm,youmaybeplacedonprobationatmidterms.Ifyouhavemoreabsences,youmaybeexpelledattheendoftheterm. Another example is if you are on probation at the beginning of the term and don’t follow the terms of yourprobation,youmaybeexpelledatmidterms.ProbationStudentStudyContractsIfyouareonacademicprobationbecauseyoufailedaclasstwice,youmustagreetothetermsofastudycontractasaconditionofyourprobationstatus.Ifyoudonotsatisfytheconditionsonthestudycontract,youmaybeaskedtoleavetheschool.Thetermsofthestudycontractmayincludeattendingweeklytutoringsessionsandthreestudentsuccessworkshopsperterm.ExpulsionIf you are on probation and you engage in behaviors thatwould otherwise lead to probation, youwill be at risk ofexpulsion.Forexample, ifyouwereonattendanceprobationandyoufailedaclassforthesecondtimeintwoterms,youwouldbeatriskofexpulsion.Yourvisastatuswillnotbeaffectedbyprobation,but ifyouareexpelled,youmaybeterminated inSEVIS. Ifyouareaskedtoleavetheprogram,youmayfileanappealwithinoneweekoftheexpulsiondecision.TheappealshouldconsistofalettertotheAcademicDirectorexplainingwhyyoushouldbere-admittedtotheschool.LettersofrecommendationfromPIAteacherswillalsobeconsideredatthispoint.Alldecisionsrelatingtotheappealwillbemadewithinoneweekofreceivingtheappealandnomorethantwoweeksaftertheexpulsiondecision.Youwillbenotifiedviabothemailandpapermail,ifpossible.StudentsReturningLateYouareexpectedtoattendclassesbeginningthefirstdayofthequarter.Youmustattendclassesbythebeginningofthe secondweek,oryouwillnotbeallowed toenrollor register.Youwillbeconsideredabsent foranymissedclassdays.Ifyouwanttoreturnafterthefirstdayofthequarter,youmustseekapprovalfromaDesignatedSchoolOfficialpriortomakingtravelplans.ProbationStudents:Re-enrollmentProbationarystatusremainsonyourrecordifyouleavetheprogramwhileonprobation.IfyouwereonprobationwhenyouleftPIA,wishtore-enroll,andareacceptedbackintotheprogram,youwillcontinuetobeonprobation.

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ProficiencyExaminationsIn-houseachievementexaminationsareintheformofmidtermandfinaltests,papers,andprojects.Theseareheldinclass within a two-and-a-half hour duration and are given significant weight in the grading criteria stated in eachsyllabus.CertificatesIfyoucompleteyourclassesingoodacademicstandingandcompleteexittesting,youcanreceiveacertificatefromPIA.YoumaychoosebetweenaCertificateofAttendanceforthehighestlevelyouattendedoraCertificateofCompletionforthehighestlevelwhereyoupassedallfourclasses.PIAReferralIfyouare interested inmoving intoaMarylhurstUniversityacademicprogram,youmustcompleteseveral formsandtasks.Youareencouragedtotalkto:

1. thePIAadministration2. aMarylhurstUniversityadvisor

Marylhurst University admissions are deadline-specific. If you are interested in attendingMarylhurst University, youshouldtalkwiththePIAadministrationasearlyasLevel4.ElectronicsintheClassroomCell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off, but exceptionsmay bemade at the discretion of theinstructor.InAmericanclassrooms,personalelectronicdevicesoftenarenotallowed.Seekyourinstructor’spermissiontouseyourdeviceasadictionary.InclementWeatherClassCancellationInthewintertheremaybesnowyoricyweather.Ifroadconditionsareconsideredunsafe,classesarecancelledforallorpartoftheday.PIAfollowsthesamesnowcancellationpolicyasMarylhurstUniversity. If itsnowsheavilyatnightthereareseveralwaystofindoutifclassesarecancelled.MorningnewsstationsonTVandradioreportschoolclosures.Also, Marylhurst University has a Weather Line – (503) 636-8140. Call this number to find information about classcancellation,orcallthePIAofficeat(503)699-6310.Youmayalsousethiswebsite:http://www.marylhurst.eduTextbooksYou are responsible for purchasing the required textbooks every term. Textbooks are available at the MarylhurstUniversityBookstore. Ifyoucometoclasswithoutthepropermaterials,youmaybeaskedto leavebythe instructor.Theinstructorcandetermineifausedbookwithexcessivewritinginitisunusableandaskyoutogetacleancopyofthetext.Failuretocomplywiththispolicymayresultinanacademicwarning.YourRecordsAfile(includingelectronicrecords)ismaintainedforeachstudentattendingPIA.Allnecessaryadmissions,immigration,andacademicdocuments(suchasI-20s,proofoffinancialresources,andrecordsofacademicperformance)arekeptinthese files. All information contained in these files is confidential and available only to authorized personnel. Withadequatenotice,youmayreviewtheinformationinyourfile inthepresenceofadirector.RequestsforcopiesofanydocumentinthefilemustbemadeinwritingandsubmittedtotheAdministrativeServicesDirector.ReleaseofInformationIf you want to release your private academic information to a third party, PIA will ask you to agree to release theinformationtothethirdparty(forexample,ascholarshipproviderorpartneruniversity).SeeAppendix2.

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PolicyExceptionsRecognizingthattherearenumerousfactorsthatmayaffectastudent’sacademiccourseofstudy,PIAallowsstudentstorequestanexceptiontocertainpolicies.Examplesofappropriatefactorsincludeemergencysurgeries,hospitalization,or bereavement. Examples of inappropriate factors include extended vacation, appointments, or voluntary earlydeparture.Studentsshouldpetitionthedirectorsforexceptions.Documentationmayberequested.

STUDENTHEALTHHealthInsuranceProofofhealth insurance is required for all students studyingatPIAandMarylhurstUniversity. If youdonothaveahealthinsuranceplan,MarylhurstUniversityoffersone.Seethiswebsiteformoreinformationontheuniversityhealthplanandtopurchase:www.hthstudents.com(groupaccesscode:JYI-321).Third-partyplansarealsoaccepted.Forhelp,contactthePIAofficeoraMarylhurstUniversityadvisor.

INCASEOFEMERGENCY,CALL911.Ifyoufeelthatyouneedtoseeadoctor,thefollowingaretheclosestclinicandhospitaltotheschool:

ProvidenceHealthcare1321NE99thAve.,Suite100Portland,OR97220Phone:(503)215-9900Hours:Mon-Fri:9:00AM–9:00PMWeekends:9:00AM–7:00PMHolidays9:00AM–5:00PMWebsite:www.providence.org

ZoomCare–LakeOswego111SWAAve.,LakeOswego,OR97034Phone:(503)608-3092Hours:Mon-Fri:9:00AM–7:00PMWeekends:9:00AM–6:00PMWebsite:www.zoomcare.com

FEESANDREFUNDS

TuitionandFeesTuitionshouldbepaidbeforeoron the firstdayofclasses,althoughyouhaveupto twoweeksafter the firstdayofclassestopayyourtuitionwithnolatefees.Nofeesotherthantheapplicationfee,housingfee,andairporttransferfeearecollectedbeforeadmissiontotheprogram.ESLtuitionispaidattheMarylhurstUniversityStudentAccountsoffice.AllotherfeesarepaiddirectlytoPIA.RefundPolicyTheapplicationfeeandthehousingplacementsfeesarenon-refundable.Intheeventhatastudentisrejectedorisnotgrantedavisasubsequenttoenrollmentallpre-paidtuitionandfees,lessthenon-refundablefees,willberefundedtothestudent.IntheeventthataclassorprogramiscanceledbyPIAsubsequenttoastudent’sadmissionorenrollment,alltuitionandfees,includingthenon-refundablefees,paidbythestudentwillberefunded.Forstudentswhowithdrawatanypointinthefirstfourweeksoftheirfirstterm,PIAwillretainthechargesapplicabletothefirstfourweeksoftheterm.Forstudentswhowithdrawafterthefirstfourweeksbutbeforeoratthefifthweekoftheterm,PIAwillretainaproratedamountoftuition.Norefundisavailabletostudentswhowithdrawfromschoolafterthefifthweekoftheterm.

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SubsequentTerms/SessionsForstudentswhowithdrawaftercompletingthefirsttermbutbeforeorduringthefifthweekofanysubsequentterm,PIAwillretainaproratedamountoftuitionuptothefifthweek.Forstudentswhowithdrawafterthefifthweekofanysubsequentsession,PIAwillretainallofthetuitionforthatterm.Prorated refunds will be calculated on a weekly basis.When determining the number of weeks, PIA will consider apartialweekthesameasifawholeweekwerecompleted,providedthestudentwaspresentatleastonedayduringthescheduledweek.Allstudentswithdrawingfromclassesmustdosoinwritinginordertobeeligibleforarefund.Ifanenrolledstudentisduearefundorifanapplicantneverattendsclassorcancelsthecontractpriortotheclassstartdate,allrefundsduewillbemadewithin45daysofthefirstscheduleddayofclassorthedateofcancellation,whicheverisearlier.

YOURCONDUCT

HarassmentPIAdoesnottolerateanyformofharassment,includingharassmentonthebasisofage,gender,race,religion,disability,or sexual orientation. If you feel that another student or faculty member is harassing you, please contact theAdministrativeServicesDirectororanotherstaffmemberimmediately.StudentConductCodeAsaPIAstudent,youareexpected toact ina responsiblemanner, respectingallother students,aswellas followingU.S.,state,andlocallaws.PIAfollowsthesameStudentConductCodeasMarylhurstUniversity.FormoreinformationontheMarylhurstUniversitystudentconductcode,pleaserefertotheMarylhurstUniversityStudentHandbook:http://docs.marylhurst.edu/mu/pdflibrary/STU-Student-Handbook.pdfAlcoholandDrugUseThepossessionoruseofalcoholbystudentsoncampusisprohibitedexceptwhenapprovedforauniversity-sponsoredevent.Insuchinstances,theuseofalcoholislimitedtothoseoflegalage.ThelegalagefordrinkingalcoholintheU.S.is21.Ifyouareundertheageof21andfoundwithalcohol,youmaybesubjecttoareprimandorlegalaction(suchasaticketorfine).AsofJuly1,2015,recreationalmarijuanaislegalinOregon.However,itisstillillegalaccordingtotheU.S.government.Thepossessionoruseofmarijuanaandotherdrugsisprohibitedoncampus.Formoreinformationondrugsoralcoholpolicy,pleaserefertotheMarylhurstUniversityStudentHandbook:http://docs.marylhurst.edu/mu/pdflibrary/STU-Student-Handbook.pdfSmokingSmokingcigarettesisnotallowedinanybuildingonthecampusofMarylhurstUniversity.Therearedesignatedareasonthecampuswheresmokingisallowed.Ifyouareasmoker,youshouldsmokeonlyinthesedesignatedareas.Pleasedonot throwcigarettebuttson theground. Youareexpected to follow the laws regarding smoking;beaware that it isillegalforanyoneundertheageof18tobuyorusetobacco.StudentComplaintsIf you have a complaint or issue you would like to raise, you may contact the Administrative Services Director orAcademic Director by appointment. This meeting can be kept confidential at your request. Furthermore, you willcommentonandratethecourses,services,andinstructorsattheendofeachtermthroughevaluationforms.

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IMMIGRATIONREGULATIONSThefollowingsummaryofimmigrationrulesandregulationsisprovidedtogiveyoubasicinformationaboutyournon-immigrantvisastatus.Pleaserememberthatitisyourresponsibilitytoknowandfollowtheregulationsunderwhichyoumay study,work,or stay in theU.S. If youhaveanyquestionsaboutyour visa status,please speakwithoneof youradvisorsatPIAorMarylhurstUniversity.Yourfriendsandfamilymaywanttohelpyou,buttheymaynotknowexactlythedetailsofmattersrelatingtoyourstatusandrulesgoverningyourstayintheUnitedStates.ImportantDocumentsYourPassportYourpassportisaninternationaltraveldocumentissuedtoyoubyyourgovernment.Itisrequiredthatyoumaintainavalid passport at all times. If your passport is due to expire within the next sixmonths, see an advisor and plan torequestanextensionfromyourgovernment’sconsulateorembassyintheUnitedStates.If yourU.S. visa is still validandyouarebeing issuedanewpassport, you should request the returnof yourexpiredpassport.Bykeepingthepassportstogether,thevalidvisacanbeusedforre-entryintotheUnitedStates.Otherwise,youneedtoapplyforanewvisathenexttimeyouleavethecountry.YourVisaThisisastamporsealplacedinyourpassportbyaU.S.consularofficerabroad.Thevisanotesthepurposeofyourvisit,thelastdateyoucanentertheUnitedStates,andhowmanyentriesyouareallowed.ThevisaisapermittoentertheUnitedStates.Thevisadoesnot indicatehow longyouarepermitted to stayandavisadoesnothave tobevalid inorder foryou to remain in theUnitedStates.AvisacanonlybeobtainedataU.S. consulateorembassyoutside theUnitedStates.SEVISI-20FormforF-1Students:The I-20 (CertificateofEligibility forNonimmigrant (F-1) StudentStatus) is issued toyouwhenyouareaccepted toaschool.ItisusedtoapplyforanF-1visaattheAmericanConsulateorEmbassyinyourcountryandisthenpresentedtotheimmigrationofficerattheportofentrywhenyouarriveintheUS.Theofficerscanstheformandreturnittoyou.KeepyourI-20withyourpassportatalltimes.ThedurationofyourstatusislinkeddirectlytotheprogramcompletiondateonyourI-20.Ifyouarenotabletocompleteyourprogramofstudybeforethisexpirationdate,youmustapplyforanextensiontoyourprogram.EndofProgramWhenyoucompleteyourstudieswithPIA,youareexpectedtotransfertoanotherschoolorleavethecountry.FurtherenrollmentatPIArequiresyoutoreapply.Ifyouwerenotingoodacademicstandingwhenyoucompletedyourstudies,youmightnotbeacceptedwhenyoureapply.MaximumTimeatPIAItisexpectedthatyouwillcompleteyourstudiesatPIAwithintwoyears.IfyouhavenotcompletedLevel5bytheendofyourlimitedtime,youmaybeaskedtofindanewschool.StudentStatusStudentandExchangeVisitorInformationSystem(SEVIS)PIA and Marylhurst University are required to maintain records on their respective F-1 students and to report thisinformation to theU.S.governmentat regular intervals.This information iscommunicated to theU.S.DepartmentofHomeland Security through a computer-based program called the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System(SEVIS).

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MaintainingYourStudentStatusFailure tomaintain your non-immigrant visa status can result in serious immigration problems, which could lead todeportationfromtheU.S.Compliancewiththelawinvolvesallofthefollowing:

• Maintainthevalidityofyourpassportatalltimes.• AttendtheschoolthathasissuedyourvalidI-20.• Registerforandcompleteafull-timecourseofstudyeachterm(seeyouradvisorregardinganyapplicable

vacationterm).• Donotacceptunauthorizedemployment.Alloff-campusemploymentmustbepre-authorizedbythe

DepartmentofHomelandSecurity.• Reportanychangeinyourcontactinformation,includingphysicaladdress(theaddresswhereyouactuallylive),

emailaddress,phonenumber,andhomecountryaddresswithin10daystothePIAoffice.• KeepyourI-20validatalltimes.• Makesatisfactoryacademicprogress.

ReducedCourseLoadIfyoutakelessthantherequirednumberofunits,youareconsideredtobetakingareducedcourseload(RCL)term.SEVISregulationsallowanRCLtermundercertaincircumstancesandrequirethatanyRCLtermbepre-approvedbytheschool’sInternationalStudentAdvisor.BesuretodiscussanyquestionsaboutafutureRCLtermwithyouradvisor.IfyouarecompletingLevel5,therearespecialrules:

• WhenyoucompleteLevel5(yourcompletionterm),youareallowedtotakeanRCLterm.• OnlyoneRCLtermisallowed.• Ifyouneedadditionaltimetocompletetheprogram,youmustenrollfull-time.• ExceptionstothispolicymaybemadebytheADandthePDSO.

LeaveofAbsencePolicyAmajorityofstudentsenrolledatPIAholdF-1studentvisas.Federalregulationsrequirethesestudentstobeenrolledfull-timeandmakingprogressintheirfieldofstudy.Thesameregulations,undercertaincircumstances,alsoallowyoutotakeleavesofabsencefromschool.Forexample,anF-1studentwhohasbeenenrolledonafull-timebasisforthreeconsecutive terms can request to take one term off (a vacation term). PIA’s leave of absence policy is designed tosupportyouandbeconsistentwithfederalregulations.

1. The completion and approval of awritten request in the form of the Vacation/Temporary Leave of AbsenceRequestformisrequiredinadvanceoftakingsuchaleave.

2. Aleaveofabsenceislimitedtoonequarter.Additionalleavesmayberequested.3. Areasonfortherequestaswellasthedurationofthetimeofabsenceisrequired.4. StudentswhohavebeenawayfromtheschoolfortwoormoretermsmusttakeanewEnglishplacementtest

uponreturntoschool.ServiceLearningVacation/ExtensionsStudentsintheLong-termEnglishServiceLearningProgramareexpectedtocompletetheirservicelearningplacementsonatimelineestablishedduringtheservicelearningcourse.Ifastudentwishestochangetheirlengthofstayormakeotherchanges to their schedulewhichwouldaffect their service learningplacement, thestudentmust seekapprovalfromthePIAofficeprior tocommitting toaservice learningassignment. Ifastudentwishes toextendtheirstay, theserviceplacementphaseoftheirprogramoccursafterPIAcourseshaveconcluded.

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TravelAbroadTravelingHomeorAbroadIfyouareplanningtoreturnhomeortovisitanothercountry,youshouldmakesureyourI-20formisvalidandhasbeenrecentlysignedonthethirdpagebyyouradvisorandthatyourvisa isvalid. Ifyourvisa isnotvalid,youmustrenewitataU.S.embassyorconsulateabroad.VisitstoMexicoandCanadaBeforeleavingtheU.S.totraveltoMexicoorCanada,determinethatyouhavetheproperdocumentstotravelinthosecountries,and theproperdocuments to return to theU.S.Necessarydocuments includeavalidpassportandan I-20recentlysignedfortravelonthethirdpagebyyouradvisor.

SUPPORTSERVICESConversationPartnersIfyouwanttogetmoreopportunitiestopracticeEnglishconversation,youshouldcontactthePIAofficeandasktobeputonthelistforaconversationpartner.Conversationpartnersarelocalcommunitymemberswhovolunteertheirtimetohaveinformaldiscussionwithinternationalstudents.Theprogramisonafirst-come,first-servebasisandisfree.TutoringThe ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutoring Center is a free resource for all Marylhurst University and PacificInternational Academy students. You can get helpwith English-language issues like grammar, pronunciation,writing,and reading. You can get answers to specific questions, get help with their classes, or simply explore new areas ofEnglish with a professional tutor. 30-minute appointments are offered on Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30 on thegroundflooroftheShoenLibrary.YoucansignupforappointmentsintheMainOffice.MoreinformationisavailableintheMainOffice.AttendingAppointmentsAppointmentsareheldonthegroundflooroftheShoenLibrary.Ifyouaremorethan5minuteslate,youcouldlosetheappointment.CancelingorChangingAppointmentsYoumaycancelorchangeanappointmentuptotwodaysbeforethescheduledtime.Ifyouneedtocancelorchangeanappointmentlessthantwodaysbeforethescheduledtime,youshouldcontactTutoringCenterstaffdirectly.Ifyoumissmore than one appointment without notifying staff, you may not sign up for another appointment until you havereceivedpermissionfromthecoordinator.ExtraWeeklyAppointmentsNormally, youcansignup forone30-minute tutoring sessioneachweek.Beyond thisallowance,youcansignup formorethanone30-minutetutoringsessioninagivenweekifthefollowingconditionsapply:

1. There is an empty slot on the sign-up sheet after 3:30 p.m. on the daywhen an extra tutoring session isdesired.2.YousignupfortheextrasessionattheTutoringCenterinthelibrary.Signingupforanextrasessioninthisway is very similar to an ordinary drop-in appointment; the difference is that signing up as described aboveprovidesyouwithaguaranteethatyouwillhaveasessionwithatutorataspecifictime.

Ifyouwantextraprofessionalhelpinaspecificarea,youmayrequestatutor.TutorsaredrawnfromthePIAteachingstaffaswellasaqualifiedtutorlist.Tutoringcosts$45perhour.Allappointmentsmustbecancellednolaterthan24hoursbeforethetutoringsessionoryouwillbechargedthefeeforarrangingthetutor.

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ApartmentsIfyouwishtorentanapartment,youmusttakeresponsibilityformakingyourownrentalarrangements.PIAofficestaffmaybeconsultedforreferrals.HomestayManyofourstudentschoosetoexperienceanotheraspectoftheAmericanculturebylivingwithahostfamily.Livingwithahostfamilygivesyoutheopportunitytoparticipateinactivities,learn,andmakeAmericanfriendsoutsideoftheclassroom.Ifyouwishtolivewithahostfamily,youshouldcontactthePIAofficetomakethenecessaryarrangements.RefertotheHostFamilyHandbookformoreinformation.

MARYLHURSTUNIVERSITYSERVICESBookstoreThebookstoreislocatedinClarkCommons.Inadditiontosupplyingtextbooksandschoolsupplies,thebookstoreoffersavarietyofrefreshments,freeInternetaccess,andacomfortableatmosphereforconversation.CafeteriaThecafeteria inClarkCommons isopendaily (exceptduring summer term). Salad, soup, sandwiches,desserts, andavarietyofhotfoodsareavailable.Thecafeteriaisopenbetween11:30and1:30everyschoolday.LibraryandComputerLabsTheShoenLibrary isavailableforyoutouse. Insidethe libraryareseveralcomputer labsthatyoucanuseforvariousstudentactivitiessuchasresearch,wordprocessing,andemail.Students have access to materials available at the Shoen Library. Students can check out books, videos, or otherresourceswithaMarylhurstStudentIDcardorotherofficialIDwithalocaladdress.Allmaterialsmustbereturnedbythedatespecifiedbythelibraryatthetimeofborrowing.StudentIDCardsStudentsenrolledforafullacademicquarterareabletogetaMarylhurstStudentIDcard.InordertoreceiveanIDcard,students should bring their student ID number and passport to the Marylhurst Main Reception Desk in theAdministrationBuilding.StudentIDcardsareavailableatnocost.AcademicCoachingStudentwho are interested in academic coaching can talk to the Academic Director or Academic Coordinator aboutoptionsoncampus.PostOfficeThereisafullserviceU.S.PostOfficeonthefirstflooroftheAdministrationbuilding.Amailboxislocatedjustoutsidethepostoffice.ThePostOfficeisopen10a.m.–4p.m.MondaythroughFriday.LostandFoundToinquireaboutmissingitems,pleaseaskthereceptionistinthelobbyoftheAdministrationbuilding.

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TRANSPORTATION,SHOPPING,ANDBANKINGThereareseveralshops,restaurants,andbankswithinashortdistanceoftheuniversity,andtheyareeasilyaccessiblebyfootorbybus.Youareresponsibleforarrangingyourowntransportationforshopping,banking,medicalappointments,etc.However,atthebeginningofeachtermPIAstaffareavailabletoassistyouinsettingupbankaccounts,obtainingOregonstateidentificationcards,andarrangingforbasicshoppingneeds.PleasecheckinthePIAofficeformoredetails.TriMet (www.trimet.org) is the localbus system,whichhas regular routesbetweenMarylhurstUniversity,downtownPortland,andotherpointsofinterestaroundthearea.Alimitednumberofmonthlybuspassesmaybepurchasedattheuniversitybookstore.Monthlypassescanalsobepurchasedatlocalsupermarkets.ThearrivaltimesforthelocalbuslineareshownonTVscreensinthecafeteria lobbyandinBPJohn.Youcanlookatthesescreenstoseewhenthenextbuswillcome.RidingTriMettowardsWestLinnandOregonCityMarketofChoice:Thisisalargesupermarketaboutthreemilesfromtheuniversity.MarketofChoiceisthecenterofasmall shoppingmall,whichalso contains variousother shopsand restaurants, a fitness center, a city library, and theWestLinnpostoffice.WellsFargoBank:WellsFargoisoneofthelargestnationalbankchains,withbranchesalloverthecountry.Our localbranchishelpfulindealingwiththefinancialneedsofourstudents.TheclosestWellsFargobranchislocatedabouta15-minutewalksouthofthecampusonHighway43. OregonCityTransitCenter:TheOregonCityTransitCenterisaconnectionpointforlocalbusroutes.Hereyoucanfindabus that can take you to destinations around the greater Portland area, including Clackamas Town Center (a largeshoppingmall)oroneofthemedicalclinicslistedinthishandbook.RidingTriMettowardsPortlandSafeway:ThisisalargesupermarketsurroundedbymanysmallershopsandrestaurantsinthecenterofLakeOswego,about15minutesfromtheuniversity.Ifyoucontinueonthebus,youcanreachdowntownPortland.LakeOswegoTransitCenter:TheLakeOswegoTransitCenter is located in theSafewayparking lot. It isa connectionpointforlocalbusroutes.HereyoucanfindabusthatcantakeyoutodestinationsaroundthegreaterPortlandarea,includingWashingtonSquare(alargeshoppingmall).ShuttleintheWoodsTheShuttle intheWoods isafreebusservicethatservesLakeOswego,WestLinn,andOregonCity.Youcanusethisservicetogovariousplacesinthearea.AskformoreinformationinthePIAofficeorbycalling(503)534-3925.

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PIACONTACTS

ThePIAMainOfficeisopenMondaytoFriday,8:00amto4:00pm,atMarianHall256.Staffisalwaysavailabletoassistyouduringthesehoursintheoffice,oryoucancall:503-699-6310.

Name Position Contact

RahiGhazimorad AdministrativeandServicesDirector rghazimorad@marylhurst.eduEricaFulton AcademicDirector efulton@marylhurst.eduBrandonKurtz AcademicCoordinator bkurtz@marylhurst.eduKelleyOfoni AdmissionsandStudentServicesManager kofoni@marylhurst.eduARSutton ActivityCoordinator asutton@marylhurst.eduAyumiYoshimatsu StudentSupportAdvisor ayoshimatsu@marylhurst.eduHaleyMurphy Activity/OfficeStaff hmurphy@marylhurst.edu

HousingCoordinators

ThePIAhousingcoordinatorsarelocatedinMarianHall224andcanbereachedat503-534-7072.Appointmentstomeetwiththehousingcoordinatorcanbemadeonasign-upsheetintheMainOffice.

Name Position Contact

ErikThorin HousingCoordinator 503-330-8356LineID:erikthorinpia

KathrynTremaine HousingCoordinator 971-219-9400LineID:kathryn

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Appendix1:PhotoUsePolicyPhotoReleaseAlertWhileyouareastudentatPacific InternationalAcademy,youareagreeing tobephotographed,videotapedoraudiotaped on the Marylhurst University campus or during an outing or an activity. These materials may be used forpromotionalandmarketingpurposes.IfyourequestNOTtohaveyourlikeness(picture,videoorsound)used,pleasemakesucharequestinwriting,byfillingouttheformbelowandreturningittothePIAoffice.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OptOutPlease do not use my likeness (picture, video or sound) for Marylhurst or PIA archival, promotional or marketingpurposes.Name: (pleaseprintclearly)Emailaddress: Date:

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Appendix2:ConsenttoRelease