We recommend students meet with an academic counselor prior to their first semester at College of Eastern Idaho. Degree-seeking students will be required to attend a new student orientation, called SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration).
Academic Advisor
All degree seeking students are assigned an academic advisor(s) during the first semester of their program. The advisor assigned can assist with career preparation, course selection, transfer, and general mentorship. A student that is unsure of who his/her academic advisor is can consult Self-Service or Advising Office. Career and Technical Education students who are completing prerequisites or general-education courses and have not started their required program courses should also meet with their assigned advisor. During the Summer semester and academic breaks, students may also consult the Advising Office regarding academic advising.
Students who are looking to transfer to another university are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to make sure they are taking the correct courses needed for their bachelor’s degree. Students should also meet with the Transfer Office so university advisors can assist them when transferring.
General education students will be reassigned Faculty Mentors after they earn more than 30 credits. Their Faculty Mentor will have an educational background in line with the student’s educational goal. Students are still welcome to seek advising at the Advising Office after they have been reassigned their Faculty Mentor.
It is the responsibility of the student to seek advising when it is needed and to be aware of enrollment deadlines.
Transfer Office
CEI offers the Transfer Office to all students in partnership with our Idaho 4-year colleges and universities. Please visit the Advising and/or Transfer Offices in Building 3 to remain on the right track for your transfer goals.
College Level Examination Program
College of Eastern Idaho accepts a limited number of applicable College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. All CLEP exams must have a creditgranting score of 50 or higher.
Please contact the Testing Center at 208.535.5438 for more information.
Advanced Placement
Students who complete an advanced placement course in high school and receive a score of three (3), four (4), or five (5) on the Advanced Placement examination will be granted credit for the corresponding course at CEI in accordance with Idaho State Board of Education requirements. Additional information is available in the Student Affairs Office.
Challenge Examinations
Students who feel that their experience or previous knowledge would enable them to successfully challenge a course offered at CEI may petition to take a challenge examination. Challenge examinations may be taken at any time during a semester/term at a cost of $15 per credit, payable in the Business Office prior to taking the examination. Challenge Exam Forms are available online. Challenge exams are not available in all courses. For petition procedures, contact the Registrar’s Office. A course may be challenged once. Courses in which the student is currently enrolled, regardless of the grade received, may not be challenged.
Upon successful submission of all requirements, the challenged course will appear on the student’s transcript as a “CH” grade. Failed challenge exams will not be recorded on a student’s transcript. Credits earned from a challenge examination are not counted as “in residence” credit.
See Residence Requirements for Graduation .
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