Degree-seeking students new to College of Eastern Idaho will be required to attend a new student orientation, called Student Orientation, Advising, and Retention (SOAR). Details on how to sign up for orientation will be included in the student’s acceptance letter from CEI. New students will learn about the College policies, work with an Academic Advisor on their program to build a schedule, and learn how to utilize the CEI website including learning how to register for courses.
Continuing students will be notified of the dates they may begin to register via their CEI email address. Students are expected to register according to these dates.
By registering for a course(s), students agree to pay all applicable tuition and fees whether or not they attend all their courses.
CEI Email
Email is the primary means of communication for CEI students. Students will automatically get a CEI email account when they register for credit courses. They are shown how to access their school email at SOAR. Student email addresses have the following format: firstname.lastname@cei.edu. Students can access their CEI email accounts from any computer with an internet connection.
Students are expected to check their CEI email accounts on a regular basis as all official communications from the College will come via email from instructors and various offices such as Financial Aid, Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, Business Office, etc. It is the students’ responsibility to check their CEI email account. Failure to do so will result in missing messages about deadlines and other significant information.
Identification Cards
A nontransferable student identification card is issued to CEI students generally after the tenth (10th) day of the semester. Students will need their student identification card to take tests at the Testing Center and to check out materials from the Library. Students should carry their student identification card with them at all times when on campus. ID cards are available on the main campus in the Student Affairs Office. If the student’s ID card is lost or stolen they will need to pay a $10 replacement charge.
Schedule of Classes
The schedule of classes is available online prior to each registration period and contains detailed information about the courses offered including dates, times, instructors, delivery methods, and locations. The most up-to-date course information can be accessed at cei.edu or through Self-Service.
Student Class Level
The following number of completed credits determines a student’s class level:
| CLASS LEVEL |
CREDITS COMPLETED |
| Freshman |
1-30 |
| Sophomore |
31 or More |
Adding a Course
Students may decide to add additional courses after they have registered for the semester. Students are strongly encouraged to finalize their schedules as early as possible after registration begins. Enrollment in courses is dependent upon space availability and meeting prerequisites. Courses may not be added after the close of business hours on Friday of the first (1st) week of the new term or block.
Please refer to the academic calendar for specific registration deadlines for each semester.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
A prerequisite must be completed prior to gaining access to another course. A co-requisite must be completed concurrently with another requirement or course. If a course has a prerequisite or co-requisite, students will not be able to register for the course unless those requirements are in progress or have been met. Students can check the course catalog or talk to their advisors if they have questions about specific requirements.
Course Waitlists
A course waitlist is a list of students who want an opportunity to register for a section that is full. Students will be notified through their CEI email when a seat becomes available and will have twenty-four (24) hours to register for the seat. Students who are on a waitlist are encouraged to check their student email regularly for notifications. Instructors cannot override the waitlist.
Waitlists close the Friday after classes begin.
Waitlisted students are not considered enrolled in a course. Students must be officially registered for an open seat in order to have enrollment status at CEI and may not attend the class while on the waitlist.
Auditing a Class
During open-registration periods, students may be able to register for courses under audit status, if there is space available. Regular tuition and fees apply.
Dropping/Withdrawing from a Single Course or Courses (Not a Total Withdrawal)
Students dropping prior to the beginning of a term and during the first (1st) week of the term:
Students dropping from one or more course(s) prior to the beginning of the term may do so through Self-Service. Courses dropped before the beginning of the term and during the first week will not appear on the student’s official transcript.
Withdrawing from a course or courses after the first week of the term:
The deadline to withdraw from one or more course(s) without grade penalty is the last day of the tenth (10th) week of the Fall/Spring semesters, and the last day of the fifth (5th) week of Block A, Block B, and Summer term. Students must use Self-Service to withdraw from their course(s) by the close of business on the final day of the withdrawal deadline. These deadlines are published on the CEI website, calendar, and in the college catalog. A grade of (W) will appear on the official transcript for each course the student withdrew from after the first (1st) week and prior to the published deadline.
Students who fail to complete the official drop process will be considered enrolled and will be graded accordingly.
A (W) grade can have a number of negative consequences, including negatively impacting eligibility for Federal Financial Aid. A (W) on a transcript can also raise questions by transfer institutions and even prospective employers. Students should meet with academic and financial aid advisors to carefully consider all consequences before withdrawing from courses.
A student who has received financial aid and who plans on withdrawing from any course(s) will be responsible for the funds that must be returned based on the date of withdrawal.
Students registered for an 8-week or module course should speak with an advisor prior to withdrawal.
Deadlines are published on the academic calendar.
Total Withdrawal From All Semester/Term Courses
The deadline for Total Withdrawal from CEI without grade penalty is the last day of the tenth (10th) week for the 16-week class of the Fall and Spring semesters, and the last day of the fifth (5th) week for the Summer term. The Total Withdrawal form is available online and must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office before the end of the last day to withdraw to receive a (W) grade. These deadlines are published on the CEI website, calendar, and in the college catalog.
A grade of (W) will appear on the official transcript for each course withdrawn from after the first (1st) week and prior to the published deadline. A petition is required if requesting to withdraw without grade penalty after the published deadline. A petition will only be authorized in cases of documented circumstances of hardship, medical issues (documentation is required from the health care provider), or training related to employment. Petitions granting late Total Withdrawals are decided by a Student Affairs Committee.
Students are responsible for payment of their course(s) whether or not they attend their course(s).
Repeating Courses
See Financial Aid Repeat Coursework
Course repetition to improve grades is allowed, regardless of the grade received, with the exception of some professional program components. It is recommended that the student visit with their advisor before repeating a course. The credit for the repeated course will be included in the calculation for federal financial aid awards for one repeat of a passed course.
While all grades received remain on the record, only the grade received for the most recent enrollment in the course is calculated in computing grade point average. If a course is failed and repeated with a higher grade the original failed grade is not calculated in the GPA. If a course is failed and repeated with a failing grade the more recent failed grade will then be calculated in the GPA.
Registration Changes
Registration/schedule changes are the responsibility of the student. The last day to register or add courses is the Friday of the first (1st) week of the block/semester. Failure to officially drop, withdraw, or change enrollment constitutes sufficient cause to receive a grade of (F) in the course. Students should be aware that withdrawal from courses may decrease veteran benefits, financial aid, etc. It is solely the responsibility of the student to withdraw from a course or do a total withdrawal.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Restrictions
Registrations for CTE courses are limited to students who have the correlating program as their declared, active major. If students wish to add a particular CTE course without declaring the applicable program as their major, they may request the course instructor’s permission to be added to the course. Students would need to fill out a General Petition and submit it to Student Affairs after obtaining instructor permission.
Miscellaneous Fees (All Programs)
Fees are estimates and are subject to change.
$15 technology fee for all registered students.
$15 per credit fee for fully online courses
$50 per credit, up to $500, for Out-of-District students.
Out-of-District fees are not charged for Summer terms. Questions can be sent to the Assistant Registrar.
General Education
- Science - $40 per semester lab fee
- CHEM 111 /L - $65 per semester lab fee
- CHEM 112 /L - $65 per semester lab fee
- Business Management - $50 in testing fees
Cybersecurity and Technology
- Digital Media Specialist - $50 per semester hosting fees
- Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
- BTC - $110 in testing fees
- ITC - $110 in testing fees
- AAS - Additional $550 in testing fees
- Information Technology Services
- BTC - $225 in testing fees
- ITC - $225 in testing fees
- AAS - $445 in testing fees
Health and Human Services
- $15 per course malpractice insurance
- $60 to $350 per class lab fees
- $35 to $882 testing fees per class/lab fees
- Legal Studies and Paralegal Training - $100 in testing fees
- Radiation Safety - $30 per semester lab fee
Trades and Industry
- $55 per semester coverall fee: (All Courses)
- Automotive, Diesel, Light Duty Heavy Duty
- Energy Systems
- Machine Tool Technology
- Welding
Students are required to pay fees as indicated by the fee schedule in each specific program. Semester fees are payable in full by the published deadline posted on the CEI calendar. Payment of the full-time registration fee entitles students to the services maintained by the college for their benefit; no fee reduction is made if the student chooses not to use these services. Non-payment of fees will result in being withdrawn from all classes. The $10 administrative fee will apply. Fees are nonrefundable after the term starts.
Enrollment Status
For enrollment verification to the Veteran’s Administration, Pell Grant, federal and state grants, student loan agencies, insurance companies, and other funding sources and agencies outside of College of Eastern Idaho, only credits which are required to satisfy graduation requirements of the specific certificate/ degree program in which the student is enrolled will be used for enrollment status (or approved substitutions). The following chart will be used:
| STATUS |
CREDITS REQUIRED |
| Full Time |
12+, 6+ in Summer |
| ¾ Time |
9-11, 4-5 in Summer |
| ½ Time |
6-8, 3 in Summer |
| Less than ½ Time |
Fewer than 6, Fewer than 3 in Summer |
A degree seeking student’s academic advisor and the Registrar must approve a Spring or Fall term credit load above twenty-one (21) credit hours and a Summer term credit load above ten (10) credit hours. Non-degree seeking students must petition to take more than 10 credits for the fall/spring/summer terms.
Student Health Insurance
College of Eastern Idaho no longer requires all students to carry health insurance. However, a few CTE and Healthcare majors require proof of a health insurance plan. Contact your program administrators for any questions regarding a health insurance requirement. Insurance is available on the Idaho Exchange to students who do not already have individual, employer or parental health insurance plans.
Tuition and Fee Refunds for All Courses
Refund of tuition and fees is based upon the date of notification of withdrawal.
Tuition and fee refunds will be made as follows:
- Withdrawal prior to first (1st) day of term - 100% of tuition and fees
- Withdrawal during first (1st) week of course - 100% of tuition
- Withdrawal during the second (2nd) week of course - 50% of tuition
- Withdrawal during the third (3rd) week of course - 25% of tuition
- No refund after the third (3rd) week of courses
- Miscellaneous fees are non-refundable after the term starts
8-Week Classes (Block A, Block B, and Summer) are not module courses and follow the same tuition refund procedure outlined above.
Module tuition refunds will be made as follows:
- Withdrawal prior to first (1st) day of module course - 100%
- Withdrawal during first (1st) week of module course - 50%
- No refund after the first (1st) week of module course
- Miscellaneous fees are non-refundable after the term starts
A $10 administration fee will be charged to process a total withdrawal. Miscellaneous fees are nonrefundable with the exception of cancelled courses. These fees are set by the respective division.
Financial aid recipients may be required to repay some or all financial aid upon withdrawal, depending on the type of aid received, the documented last day of attendance, and applicable rules and regulations governing financial aid. The refund policy is not changed for late registrants. College of Eastern Idaho reserves the right to deduct from the refund any outstanding bills to the extent allowed by federal regulations. Refunds will first be used to offset any financial aid owed.
Refund by eRefund (direct deposit) to your bank account is available and is the most convenient way to receive student account refunds. For students not enrolled in eRefund a check will be mailed to the address on file.
Tuition
| 2021 - 2022 TUITION RATE PER SEMESTER^ |
| Number of Credits |
In-State Tuition* |
Out-of-State Tuition* |
| 1 |
$129 |
$258 |
| 2 |
$258 |
$516 |
| 3 |
$387 |
$774 |
| 4 |
$516 |
$1,032 |
| 5 |
$645 |
$1,290 |
| 6 |
$774 |
$1,548 |
| 7 |
$903 |
$1,806 |
| 8 |
$1,032 |
$2,064 |
| 9 |
$1,161 |
$2,322 |
| 10 |
$1,290 |
$2,580 |
| 11 |
$1,419 |
$2,838 |
| 12 |
$1,548 |
$3,096 |
| 13 |
$1,677 |
$3,354 |
| 14 |
$1,806 |
$3,612 |
| 15 |
$1,935 |
$3,870 |
| 16 |
$2,064 |
$4,128 |
| 17 |
$2,193 |
$4,386 |
| 18 |
$2,322 |
$4,644 |
| 19 |
$2,451 |
$4,902 |
| 20 |
$2,580 |
$5,160 |
| 21 |
$2,709 |
$5,418 |
^Fees are estimates and are subject to change. Please refer to
*As defined in subsequent section “Residency”
Tuition and Fee Payment Plan
Students may elect to pay for tuition and fees through an authorized payment plan. Payment plans are available for Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. You must enroll in a new plan each semester. Payment plan enrollment must be completed prior to the Tuition and Fee deadlines for each term to prevent possible registration cancellation. A down payment of the tuition balance as well as a non-refundable enrollment fee is required at the time of enrollment. Call the Cashier’s Office for current details, deadlines, and questions.
Delinquent Accounts
If the student’s account is delinquent, their registration may be canceled and their student file put on hold. If the student is indebted to the college (e.g., insufficient fund checks, library fines, coverall fees, lab fees, etc.), they will not be eligible to receive an official transcript, certificate, degree, affidavits, or verifications. They will not be allowed to register for courses until indebtedness is cleared or arrangements have been made with the Business Office.
Returned or Nonsufficient (NSF) Payments
In the event a check or ACH payment is returned from the bank due to non-sufficient funds, the student will be notified and assessed a charge of $20. The charge will be entered against the student’s account, a hold placed on all records, until payment is resolved with guaranteed funds such as: a money order, cashier check, certified check, traveler’s check, or cash. If the debt is not paid in a timely manner the student account will be considered delinquent.
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