Session Dates and Prices

The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) offers five terms during the academic year. Classes are held in Building O-2 (on Conant Street by Clark Street) on Long Beach City College 's Liberal Arts Campus.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with instruction averaging 24 hours per week for non-degree credit. During the session, required activities with an instructor are mandatory to help you learn about American culture. Transportation for off-campus events is provided.

During the regular academic year (August - May), there are four nine-week sessions. Summer has one seven-week session.

The scheduled dates and tuition for each session of the American Language and Culture Institute are as follows (All amounts are in U.S. dollars.)

Summer 2012	June 4 - July 19, 2012 $1,400.00 Orientation Day: June 1 @ 8:30 a.m. (Building 0-2, on Corner of Conant Street &Clark)
Fall A 2011	August 15 - October 13 , 2011 $1,800.00 Orientation Day: Thursday, August 11, @ 8:30 AM (Building O-2, on Conant Street. & Clark)
Fall B 2011	October 17 - December 15 , 2011 $1,800.00 Orientation Day: Friday, October 14, @ 8:30 AM (Building O-2, on Conant Street. & Clark)
Spring A 2012	January 19 - March 8 , 2012 $1,800.00 Orientation Day: Friday, January 6, @ 8:30 AM (Building O-2, on Conant Street. & Clark)
Spring B 2012	March 12 - May 17 , 2012 $ 1,800.00 Orientation Day: Friday, March 9, @ 8:30 AM (Building O-2, on Conant Street. & Clark)

Tuition and Fees may change without notice. Please contact the International Student Program office for current information.

You must pay all of your tuition and fees at the orientation program.

Additional Fees

Additional mandatory fees include:

1. $ 40.00 application fee with your initial application
2. $ 75.00 Cultural Enrichment Activities fee & paid on Orientation Day
3. Health Insurance Fee & see below & paid on Orientation Day
4. $ 20 Student ID card and sticker fee & paid at cashier office during first week of Classes
5. $ 25 for parking permit if you drive a car to campus & paid at cashier office during first week of Class.

All fees may be paid by cash or by check made out to "Long Beach City College"?

Late Registration

To find out if there is a place available in the class for you, please contact the International Student Program Office. Phone (562) 938-4745 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Insurance

You are required to keep a valid health insurance policy while you are in the United States (as noted on the I-20). You must purchase health insurance in the International Student Program office before the session begins or during the orientation. The cost is $326 per semester; however. ALCI students purchase a 4 to 7 month package, depending on the term in which they begin their studies. The specific amount and period of health insurance will be detailed in the admission letter. This fee may be paid by credit card, or by check made out to "Student Insurance". This fee is subject to change without notice.

Cancellations and Refunds

You will receive a full refund if you cancel in writing with the International Student Program Office at any time up to and including the end of the first day of ALCI class. If you cancel in writing on or before the eighth day of ALCI class, we will deduct $200.00 per week of attendance from your refund amount. (Students who have attended any part of 1 class day during a week will be charged for the entire week of instruction.) After the end of the second week of instruction, no refunds or program fee credits will be given. Application fees are not refundable under any circumstances. The unused portion of the Cultural Activities Fee will be refunded to students who withdraw in writing with the International Student Program Office by the end of the second week of ALCI class.