Welcome to SummerWest. The Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership (ICEL) welcomes you to our community that studies, socializes and prays together in an academic and apostolic environment at the University of San Francisco. This section of out website contains the information that you need to complete prior to your arrival at USF.
New Applicants: Applications for SummerWest 2008 is due April 15, 2008. Once you have received your acceptance letter, you must register for Summer Courses in person (see sections below on Orientation and Registration for New Students).
REGISTRATION
Continuing Students: Continuing Students must register on-line. If you have forgotten or misplaced your password you can log on to http://connect.usfca.edu/cp/home/loginf for password help or contact the Information Technology Services Desk at 415-422-6668. The desk is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (PST). Once you have your user name and password, you can log on to register, make payments and check grades. YOU MUST REGISTER ON-LINE BETWEEN APRIL 14-18. IF YOU MISS THIS REGISTRATION WINDOW YOU MUST REGISTER IN PERSON AT THE ONE STOP OFFICE FROM APRIL 21 – JUNE 6. Paper registrations will NOT be accepted in the mail.
New Students: New Students must attend new student orientation/advising and will then register in person at the One-Stop Enrollment and Financial Services Office.
Session I: June 13, 2008, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Location: School of Education
Session II: July 7, 2008, 8:00 am – 8:45 am, Location: School of Education
New students are encouraged to contact Thanh Ly at 415-422-6226 or
for questions.
Special Student Status: Special Student Status (SSS) applications are for those who are "visiting" to take courses for credit or for MA or Doctoral applicants who missed the April 15, 2008 application deadline. Special Student Status applicants may enroll in CEL courses that count towards matriculation at USF. Limit: 2 courses per semester; maximum 12 units total.
Please contact CEL Program Assistant, Thanh Ly at (415) 422-6226 or
for more information. Special Student Status Application
Non-Matriculating Students (Professional Development/Non-credit): Please print and fill out the Non-Matriculating Registration Form for your enrollment as a non-matriculating student in courses for SummerWest. Please note that you are eligible to register only for electives and workshops listed on the form. If you need temporary housing for the time you are with us, please use the Housing Request Form.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon receipt of your registration form and check(s). Please note: Non-matriculation tuition and housing payment must be made by separate checks. Please contact ICEL Administrative Assistant, Janet Snyder at (415) 422-2083 or
for more information.
SummerWest courses will be held in the School of Education, 2350 Turk Blvd., San Francisco. The School of Education is one block north of USF's main campus, and is the third building west of Masonic Avenue. Click here for a map and directions to USF.
TUITION
SummerWest tuition is subject to an increase, to be approved by the Board of Trustees. We will post the new rates as soon as they are available (at this time, tuition for SummerWest is $450 per unit for the Masters Program and $500 per unit for the Doctoral Program).
Non-Matriculating (Professional Development/Non-Credit) tuition is $100 per unit.
SUMMER HOUSING ON CAMPUS
Housing is available on-campus from June 12th through July 27th. The Office of Residence Life guarantees on-campus housing for applications received by May 15th. Send the Summer Housing Request and a separate check made payable to USF to Janet Snyder, ICEL’s Administrative Assistant. Confirmation e-mails will be sent as soon as your form and payment is received. Check-in/out times are 12:00 noon. To arrive early or depart late could result in additional charges. A change in reservation or a cancellation must be made in writing to the Office of Residence Life and will not be accepted over the phone. A $50 cancellation charge will be assessed on all cancellations. Cancellations after May 31st will be charged a pro-rated daily amount, in addition to the $50 cancellation fee. Clean linens are provided weekly by the University. Some refrigerators are available for rent. Students will need to provide other amenities (coat hangers, toiletries, etc). All questions about housing or cancellations should be directed to the Office of Residence Life at (415) 422-6824 or to
not to the ICEL office. Housing Request Form
PLANNING FOR SAN FRANCISCO
Weather in San Francisco is cool and foggy, particularly during June and July. You will definitely want to bring some warm clothes, such as sweaters, sweatshirts, and a jacket so that you can layer them with shirts. Some days start off cold, but once the fog clears, they are somewhat warmer. Bring walking shoes, too, to negotiate the beautiful SF hills.
Please click here for a map and directions to USF.
ORIENTATION
ALL students must attend orientations as outlined below:
New Student Orientation/ Advising and Registration
Session I: Friday, June 13th, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Location TBA
Session II: Monday, July 7th, 8:00 am – 8:45 am, Location TBA
ALL ICEL Student Orientation
Session I: Monday, June 16th, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, Location TBA
Session II: Monday July 7th, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, Location TBA
ICEL AS A COMMUNITY
ICEL is a community of educational scholars committed to the Catholic schools by reason of their relationship with the People of God. ICEL is a community that socializes, prays, and studies together. It is a community that gives service. All four components are important. We, therefore, urge all of our students, both those in residence at the University and those living in the Bay Area, to set aside time each week to celebrate liturgy (with socials to follow) together and to enjoy one another's company in our community festivities. Our liturgies and socials are an essential part of ICEL. In addition, your fellow students desire and deserve your presence at their graduation from the program.
Please see the SummerWest Calendar for a schedule of liturgies, socials and graduation.
Because service is a vital component of Catholic education, ICEL asks that all students who receive a reduced tuition give back to the ICEL community one hour of service per semester unit of credit. There are numerous jobs and projects available through the ICEL office. Volunteers are needed for each liturgy and social and will serve as the coordinators. If you play an instrument, you are invited to share your musical talents with us at liturgy. If your instrument is portable, please bring it!
Sign up for volunteer opportunities at orientation. Opportunities are listed below:
Office Assistance: Among the volunteer positions available are Professor's Assistant, ICEL Office Assistant, Care Room Assistant, Bulletin Board Designer, Photographer, Vendor of Souvenirs.
Care Room Coordinator: Oversees set up and clean up of Care Room; buys supplies and directs set up/clean up volunteers.
Liturgy: Students volunteering for these positions will be asked to participate in the organization and preparation of liturgical services, including music.
Socials: The volunteers for each social will purchase snacks, set up the social, and clean up at the conclusion of the social.
ICEL COMMUNITY FEE
The community fee is used for refreshments in the care room, at the weekly socials, the welcome luncheon, and other items that represent us all. The community fee of $25 (cash please) will be collected at Orientation.
If you have questions as you attempt to complete the registration process, or if you have other concerns, please feel free to call or email Janet Snyder. Phone: 415-422-2083; e-mail:
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Sincerely,
Br. Raymond J. Vercruysse, CFC, Ed.D.
Director
