Welcome! The New Student Orientation is your ultimate roadmap to success at CIAT, designed to get you comfortable with your digital classroom and ready for your first day of class. Take a look at the resources below to learn how to navigate your courses and access dedicated academic support.
Click the button below to access the latest New Student Orientation presentation.
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As a reminder, textbooks are required for all CIAT Certificate and Degree programs and are not included in the cost of tuition. Our complete Textbook List provides the name and ISBN number for each course along with suggested online resources for textbook rentals and purchasing options.
Visiting our online events calendar is the best way to stay up to date on all monthly CIAT student events. We highly recommend adding these events to your calendar for a successful start to your first class.
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* Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Bootcamp, Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after program completion. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Industry certifications and/or courses may change at any time to address industry trends or improve student outcomes.
