How To Apply

How To Successfully Apply For Admissions At CIAT

The application process can take 5-10 minutes to complete. Submit your online application today to take the first step towards building a rewarding career in IT, software development, cybersecurity, cloud administration. Read through our FAQ below to learn what to expect throughout the process.

You’re not alone. Connect with one of our expert Admissions Advisors today for personalized guidance on program selection and career paths. We’ll walk you step by step through the eligibility, financial aid support, and application steps required to successfully join CIAT.

Step 1

Apply Today

Complete the CIAT online application to take your first step to gaining entry approval into CIAT’s Degree or Certificate programs

Step 2

Submit Your Personal Statement

All applicants entering a CIAT Certificate or Degree programs must submit a Statement of Purpose letter covering the topics outlined below. This step in the enrollment process is designed for us to learn more about you as an incoming student, identify ways to support you in our accelerated career-focused programs, and help you take the first steps in building your personalized career plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

We strongly believe that everyone with the right motivation and commitment to building a career deserves a shot at success. However, immediate acceptance is not always guaranteed.  Acceptance may be immediate or deferred based on previous academic history.

There are 3 main criteria used to evaluate acceptance: 

  1. Your previous academic history: In order to be granted immediate acceptance, prospective students must have either a 2.0 GPA or higher from high school OR a 2.0 GPA or higher from their most recent college transcript. Students with a lower academic performance history may be offered a deferred acceptance pathway to Admissions.

    We understand that many adult learners need to find the right time in their life to pursue their educational goals. If your previous academic history was over 10 years ago or had a personal hardship during that time, we encourage you to speak with your Admissions Advisor to review your options.

  2. Your CIAT application: Our Admissions team reviews your online application and Statement of Purpose as a strong consideration for acceptance. CIAT encourages prospective students to share their motivation, passion for building a career in the growing technology field. 

  3. Your one-on-one Admissions interview: In order to maintain our high graduation and job placement rates, we only accept career-focused individuals ready to commit to CIAT’s rigorous curriculum. 

If you are not granted full acceptance, your eligibility could be contingent upon the completion of a 2-week CIAT Readiness course or deferred until a later date with a clear path of action of what is needed prior to re-applying. 

Your Statement of Purpose letter should be between 250-500 words.

Please check your submission for spelling and grammatical errors prior to submitting. 

The Statement of Purpose submission is designed for us to learn more about you as an incoming student, identify ways to support you in our accelerated career-focused programs, and help you take the first steps in building your personalized career plan.

Download our CIAT Statement of Purpose Guidelines document for a comprehensive set of questions to help you with a structured outline.

Be prepared to address the 5 topic areas in the guidelines document including technical skillset, career plans, overcoming challenges, and personal background.

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CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

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EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

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We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

2021 Best Cybersecurity Programs

2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS

CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

2018 Academic Circle of Excellence award badge

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.

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MILITARY-FRIENDLY

We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.

Fully Accredited School

FULLY ACCREDITED

We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Talk to an Advisor

Request an appointment with one of our IT expert Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan. You’ll be able to book an appointment instantly for a time that fits your schedule. 

Enrollment Deadline - July 24, 2023!

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