Criteria & Process
CIP carefully selects applicants who we feel have the greatest potential to thrive within our tight-knit student community
Admissions Criteria
CIP's Full-Year Program admissions criteria is as follows:
- Ages 18 to 26 years old
- High level of motivation to meet program goals
- Low average to high intelligence
- Potential to live and attend college or career program independently
- Documented diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, NLD, dyslexia, or other learning differences
- Emotional, behavioral, and psychological stability
Enrollment Eligibility
It is the mission of the Admissions Department of the College Internship Program to promote and facilitate the enrollment of students diagnosed with learning differences and/or autism deemed appropriate for admission. Applications are individually assessed to determine both eligibility and the applicant’s fit within our student population.
Admissions Process
Our admissions team will help you determine if CIP may be a good fit for you or your student
It is the policy of the College Internship Program to admit and treat all individuals without regard to race, national origin, religion, color, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Required Documentation
This information is essential in ascertaining whether CIP is a good match for your student.
- Fully Completed Application + Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) (no more than three years prior to application)
- Woodcock Johnson Achievement or Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) (no more than three years prior to application)
- Current Psychological Evaluation
- Completed Parent Questionnaire
- 2 Letters of Reference
- High School Transcripts/Previous College Transcripts
- Latest IEP (if applicable)
International Students
CIP is an approved institution that can accept foreign non-US resident students to study on an F1 visa at all current locations. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be required for all international students whose first language is not English.
Admissions Dates
CIP’s Full-Year Program enrollment dates start during Fall Orientation in August annually. CIP can enroll students on a rolling basis throughout the year when space is available.
If the student and family wish to enroll in a program site that is filled, the student will be placed on a first-come-first-served waiting list.
2024-2025
Rolling Admissions
Rolling Admission for the current program year may be available. Contact Admissions to learn more.
- Rolling Admission: Reviewed ongoing on a case-by-case basis as space allows.
Fall 2025
Application Deadlines
CIP’s Full-Year Programs run annually, beginning in August and ending in July of the following year.
- Early Decision Deadline: Nov. 15, 2024
- Priority Decision Deadline: Jan. 30, 2025
- Late Decision Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Rolling Admission: Reviewed ongoing on a case-by-case basis as space allows.
2025–2026
Full-Year Program
New Student Orientation Start Dates
- CIP Berkshire: August 11, 2025
- CIP Brevard: August 4, 2025
- CIP Bloomington: August 4, 2025
- CIP Berkeley: August 4, 2025
- CIP Long Beach: August 4, 2025
Apply!
If you’ve already been in touch with CIP’s Admissions Team to discuss your family’s individual needs, visit our application page to start or continue your online application.
