To create opportunities for students to gain experience in technical and academic skills

The University may refuse any type of service to students who have an unpaid tuition and/or fees balance. The University may refuse a student who has left matriculation with financial obligations uncleared.

ACADEMIC LIFE AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Social and cultural interaction between students and faculty members is strongly encouraged. Faculty members are readily available to students outside of the classroom. In addition to regularly scheduled courses, lectures and seminars by outsiders on various subjects are given for the students as well as the community. Thus, the University serves as a hub of cultural life in the community. Students are also encouraged to participate in campus study group activities to help each other in all aspects of their lives.

STUDENT AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

In order to further expand gateways for academic excellence and thereto serve to inspire high achievers within the studentry, awards and scholarship opportunities shall be accorded to qualified and deserving students as far as practicable. Programs directed towards this goal shall be aligned and implemented in light of the founding philosophy and institutional mission of California University of Management and Sciences.

A. Student Awards

1. Quarterly Academic Dean’s List Award

The Quarterly Academic Dean’s List Award is given to students who have earned a Quarter Grade Point Average (QGPA) of 4.0. To be eligible for this award, the student must have completed at least two (2) quarter terms in CALUMS and earned credits for a full academic load (8 units at master’s level) excluding program prerequisite courses. A student may receive this award for as many times as possible during his or her program of study in CALUMS. The Academic Dean’s List Certificate is given to the student and his or her name will be included in the prestigious Quarterly Academic Dean’s List to be posted at the bulletin boards and the CALUMS Pipeline.

2. Project Advisor’s Award The Project Advisor’s Award is given to masters-level students who achieved exceptional research and writing results on their MS611 Projects or MS601 Theses. A student may receive this award only once during his or her program of study in CALUMS. The Project Advisor’s Certificate is given to the student and a copy of his or her Project or Thesis will be duly marked as Project Advisor’s Awardee at the MS601 and MS611 Sections of the CALUMS Library.

3. Board of Trustee’s Award The Board of Trustee’s Award is given to an honor student with a Cumulative GPA of 4.0 and found to have professed extraordinary commitment to the University as determined by the Graduation Committee. A special plaque is given to the student during the school’s annual Award Ceremony.

4. President’s Award The President’s Award is given to a student who by his or her participation and/or excellent performance in a community activity has privileged CALUMS with honorable recognition in the society. Such activities may include academic competitions, business forums, socio-political and cultural events, sports tournaments, national and international nominations or awards, and other activities of similar nature. Any member of the faculty or school staff may recommend candidates for this award through the Student Service Advisor for approval of the President. A special plaque is given to the student during the school’s annual Award Ceremony.

5. Academic Dean’s Award The Academic Dean’s Award is given to the student(s) in their graduating class who have completed with the highest GPA in their program. The Academic Dean will recommend candidates for this award to the Graduation Committee. A special plaque is given to the student during the school’s annual Award Ceremony.

6. Student Services Award The Student Services Award is given to the student who demonstrated exemplary performance of his or her assigned duties and responsibilities while assisting in student services within the campus. The award will highlight the student’s major contributions impacting on academics or student life. The Student Service Advisor will recommend candidates for this award to the Graduation Committee. A special plaque is given to the student during the school’s annual Award Ceremony.