http://www.coleman.edu

Admissions Webpage
email: admissions@coleman.edu

College Description
Coleman College is nationally recognized as a leader in information technology (IT) education. Since 1963, Coleman has provided accelerated training that has helped its graduates become leaders in the IT industry.

From the first day of class, Coleman students are immersed in technology. They get extensive hands-on training and learn how to master highly technical concepts quickly — a crucial skill in today's IT field.

Our students are of all ages and backgrounds and have a wealth of diverse life experience to enhance their IT skills. Whether you're looking for a new career in IT or a new IT employee, Coleman College can help you be successful.

Academic Life
Coleman College offers short-term certificates, associate and bachelor's degrees in Computer Applications and Networks, Computer Information Science and Computer Network Technology. Coleman also offers a short-term certificate and associate degree in Computer Graphic Design and a Master of Science degree in Information Technology.

Campus Life
The most important and memorable aspect of student life at Coleman College is the close rapport each student experiences with instructors and fellow students. Small classes help achieve the close-knit academic community. Each entering class stays together throughout its core curriculum at Coleman College.

Coleman College's campuses are a short drive from every educational, cultural and recreational center in greater San Diego. Nearby are miles of Pacific beaches and the Southern California ski slopes. Within metropolitan San Diego are the world famous San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park with its numerous centers of Spanish and Mexican heritage, Sea World, Balboa Park with its tree-lined canyons, flower gardens and many museums. Downtown San Diego's diverse cultural resources include the opera, cinemas, ballet and numerous performances by individual artists. The Computer Museum of America, formerly housed at Coleman College's La Mesa campus, has an extensive collection of antique computers on display at its facility in downtown San Diego.

Undergraduate and graduate international students are welcome at Coleman College and make up a significant percentage of the student population. All international students whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and receive a score of 500 or above, or have successfully completed level 108 (with a recommendation) or a level 109 at an ELS Language Center.

Coleman College does not provide housing. There are, however, many apartment complexes within walking distance of the College. International students and non-residents of San Diego who plan to attend Coleman College should allow at least two weeks to find housing prior to their class start.

The first campus was located in downtown San Diego, California. There are now two locations in San Diego County, in La Mesa and San Marcos. Both campuses are a short drive from every educational, cultural and recreational center in greater San Diego.

In 1992, the College offered to house the exhibit of the COMPUTER MUSEUM of AMERICA (CMA) permanently inside its main campus building. In July 2001, the Museum opened in a new location in downtown San Diego. Coleman College remains a major sponsor and our students benefit from exposure to the collection, which illustrates how far the industry has come and the potential for future growth.

Coleman offers an "inverted curriculum" that gives students their career training first. This approach allows students to become qualified for a computer-related position in a matter of months. After earning a certificate and starting a career, graduates may return to Coleman in the evening to complete an associate, bachelor's or even a master's degree.

The College has alumni working in every part of the United States and many foreign countries. In addition to traditional post-high-school undergraduates, Coleman College students include active and retired military personnel, professional people seeking new career directions, people reentering the work force, and international students who are acquiring new skills to take back to their home countries. These students attend Coleman College because of its reputation for professionalism, high academic standards and personal concern for each student.

Long recognized by numerous industry and educational organizations as a leader in computer education, Coleman has pioneered many new teaching techniques with great effectiveness. Technological developments are researched continuously so that the curricula and computer equipment for students' use may be updated accordingly.

Facilities and Resources
The Career Services Department has helped thousands of graduates become successfully employed in the IT field - they can help you, too! At Coleman, we consider this role as important as the education we provide.

Our experienced career advisors will work with you to help you define career goals and make those goals a reality. They also work closely with employers to assist them in recruiting qualified, job-ready Coleman College graduates. In fact, local employers, as well as those nationwide, know and appreciate the value of Coleman graduates.

Career Services provides a variety of career development opportunities for students and graduates, including on-campus career fairs, resume-writing seminars, effective job hunting techniques, interview preparation and individual career counseling sessions.

Coleman College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as a senior college of business. The College participates in federal, state, institutional and private financial aid programs, and is approved for veterans-training benefits.

Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office coordinates federal, state, institutional and private assistance programs. The following financial aid programs are available for qualified applicants:

Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
CAL Grants
FFEL Program Loans
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Federal Work-Study Programs (FWS)

To apply for all types of federal grants and loans, as well as the California State Grant, students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each award year (July to June). The annual application period is January until March.

The Financial Aid Office at Coleman College can help you with the applicaton process, and can submit your application electronically. Please contact the office at faoffice@coleman.edu for more information. Students may also complete the FAFSA online at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

A limited number of scholarships are available for incoming students. Up to 20 Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year based largely on previous academic achievement. A maximum of five Cyrus Jones Memorial Scholarships are awarded each year to any child or grandchild of a graduate of Coleman College, or its predecessors, who meets the College's entrance requirements. Students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships early. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

All degree programs at Coleman College are approved for veterans training. Eligible veterans and in-service personnel should obtain application forms from the Admissions Office.

Coleman College trains veterans under the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Veterans should contact the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility to participate in this program.

Contact Information
Coleman College
7380 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 465-3990
Fax: (619) 463-0162

http://www.coleman.edu
Admissions Webpage
email: admissions@coleman.edu

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