Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

It is the policy of California Miramar University to afford qualified students with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, an equal opportunity to participate in, and thus benefit from, all programs, services, and activities of the University. This includes, but is not limited to, providing appropriate academic adjustments and auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws.

CMU does not discriminate on the basis of disability and provides qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the University’s programs through appropriate academic adjustments and the provision of auxiliary aids. The University accepts requests for accommodations from students with various disabilities including learning or intellectual disabilities. The University seeks to enhance a students’ chance of success within the classroom by offering accommodations, including, not limited to, extended time on exams; extended time on assignments; use of a calculator; provision to take tests in separate location and the permission to use a tape recorder in class. A disabled student is not required to disclose his/her disability to the University unless the student wishes the University to provide a reasonable accommodation. Please contact our Registrar for further information.

Accommodations can only be ensured by the first day of classes if requested at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the quarter. However, the University will put interim accommodations in place to the extent possible for requests received less than thirty (30) calendar days in advance.

Grading

Grades and evaluations are based on the demonstrated performance and level of academic knowledge gained during a course. CMU Faculty are required to provide constructive feedback and grade all session assignments for each course and enter the grades into the Learning Management System in a timely manner. Timely means within five days (non-weekends) of the receipt of the lessons from the student. The grading will consist of letter grades of A through F with grade points as indicated below. Additional elements of essays, problems, projects and case studies will receive letter grades from the faculty based on the grading rubric established by the University.

The grading scale is as follows:

A	95-100 points	C	74-76.9 points
A-	90-94.9 points	C-	70-73.9 points
B+	87-89.9 points	D+	67-69.9 points
B	84-86.9 points	D	64-66.9 points
B-	80-83.9 points	D-	60-63.9 points
C+	77-79.9 points	F	Below 59.9 points

Grade Point Average

A student’s grade point average (GPA) is obtained by dividing the total number of points earned by the total credit hours attempted. Grades and symbols used to record academic progress are listed in the grading system table below. GPA is based on a maximum of 4.0. Grade points are assigned to all grades as follows:

Grade A	Grade Points 4.00	Grade D	Grade Points 1.00
A-	3.67	D-	0.67
B+	3.33	F	0
B	3.00	WF	0 WITHDRAWL FAIL
B-	2.67	I	INCOMPLETE
C+	2.33	W	WITHDRAWAL
C	2.00	T	TRANSFER
C-	1.67	IP	IN PROGRESS
D+	1.33

A specific grade is calculated on the final scores obtained in each course.

Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, California Miramar University’s Title IX Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating California Miramar University’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in all the operations of this University, as well as retaliation for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX.

Sexual misconduct against students, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, and sexual exploitation, can be a form of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Title IX coordinator oversees California Miramar University’s response to reports and complaints that involve possible sex discrimination to monitor outcomes, identify and address any patterns, and assess effects on the campus climate, so the University can address issues that affect the wider school community.

Dr. Stan Foster is the University’s Title IX Coordinator and can be reached in person at 3550 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 208, San Diego, CA 92108, by telephone at 858-653-3000 ext. 17, or by email at [email protected].

California Miramar University’s official Title IX representative at the La Puente, CA Learning Site is Arene Colon. Arene Colon can be reached in person at 16101 Old Valley Blvd, Suite A, La Puente CA 91744, by telephone at 858-500-2613, or by email at [email protected].

Office Keys to Campus Facilities

Keys are provided to employees on a need-to enter basis as determined by the appropriate departmental manager. Lost or stolen keys must be reported immediately to Jean Foster. Keys may not be loaned to other staff members, family, and friends or to students.

Public Safety officers will confiscate any keys, which have not been specifically issued to a particular individual. Unauthorized duplication and illegal possession of keys is a misdemeanor crime punishable by law. Refer to California Penal code section 469.

Weapon Possession Policy

It is a serious violation of the law to possess a firearm or certain knives on campus on grounds or within buildings of the College (Section 626.9 of the California penal code)

Substance Abuse Policy

CMU will not tolerate substance abuse and committed to a policy prohibiting the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or alcohol, illegal drugs or the misuse or abuse of legal drugs controlled by law.

Safety and Security Reporting Tips

Where

It is very important to us to know exactly where you are when you call.
Whenever possible note the location (room, building, street, etc) where the incident occurred.
If the perpetrator is no longer near you, try to remember the route he or she took to leave the area.

What

Tell us what exactly happened

When

Tell us when the incident occurred and approximately how long.

Who

Describe the perpetrator’s characteristics (hair color, race, height, weight, clothing and any markings (such as moles, tattoos, etc.)

How

Be prepared to explain how the incident occurred.

Student Resources

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest, National Network) Hotline
1-800-656-4673

Alternatives to Domestic Violence
24-Hour Crisis Line (800)339-7233

Safety Tips

On Campus Tips

Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Avoid and use caution when walking through parking lots.
Keep personal belongings in view while in class.
Learn self-defense techniques by enrolling in classes.

Vehicle Tips

Lock your vehicle.
Park in a well-lit area.
Lock Valuables.
Keeps Record of your VIN and car registration information.

Apartment Tips

Sleep safely in a locked room or apartment.
Report defective locks to your landlord.
After losing a key, have your locks changed.

Safety Procedures

Any emergency or criminal action must be immediately reported to the Chief Operations Officer or Dean/CAO. You must contact local authorities through 9-11. To ensure prompt and accurate record keeping, criminal activity must be documented as quickly as possible on the campus Incident log maintained by the School Director. In the event of campus disciplinary action in cases of alleged sex offenses, perpetrator will be information of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense. Any perpetrator who is found guilty will be dismissed from CMU.

Campus Annual Safety and Security Report

Click here to open Campus Annual Safety and Security Report for the San Diego Location.

Click here to open Campus Annual Safety and Security Report for the Learning Site.

The federal government passed a law named the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. §1092(f)). The federal law requires colleges and universities receiving federal student financial aid to disclose reported instances of criminal activity on or around their campuses. This act is enforced by the U. S. Department of Education.

In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, and as amended, CMU collects crime statistics as the basis for this Annual Security Report (ASR), published by October 1. This is made available to students, employees, and applicants for enrollment or employment.

Crimes reported for the following location: 3550 Camino Del Rio N. Suite #208 San Diego, CA 92108 and our learning site: 420 Date Street, Montebello, CA 90640. The statistics show the total criminal offenses, hate crimes and arrests/referrals for campus disciplinary action that occurred at the main location. These statistics encompass the campus, buildings & property and public property surrounding the campus. Public property includes all thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities that are within the campus, or adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

An emergency response notification will alert students and employees of any significant emergency or dangerous situation involving any threat to the students and employees. If you have any questions, concerns and comments, please contact Jean Foster, Chief Operations Officer at 858-653-3000 or via electronic mail at [email protected]

Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign the United States Constitution and presented it to the American public.

In 2006, President Bush signed Public Law 108-447 designating September 17th as Constitution Day.

Constitution Day became the goal of Louise Leigh (former Outreach Director for the California Bicentennial Commission) after she “realized how little most Americans knew about the Constitution.” In 1997, she founded an organization and movement to organize Constitution Day celebrations throughout the country.

FERPA/Student Privacy Policy

Completion, Graduation & Placement Rates

Click here and go to the section labeled BPPE Annual Reports and Records on the bottom right hand corner of the page.

Voter Registration

In compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education California Miramar University provides the following information on registering to vote. This information applies only to California Miramar University students who are citizens of the United States. Voter registration forms are located on the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) website. If you are eligible to register to vote in California, you can do so at: RegisterToVote.ca.gov.

The National Voter Registration Form can be used to register U.S. citizens to vote, to update registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address, or to register with a political party. The form contains voter registration rules and regulations for each state and territory. You must follow the state specific instructions listed for your state which begins on page three of the form. After completing the form, you must sign your name as indicated and mail the form to your state or local office. North Dakota, Wyoming and U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam) do not accept the National Voter Registration Form. New Hampshire accepts the form only as a request for an absentee ballot.

For additional information, you may call the EAC at 866-747-1431.

You may also contact the EAC at the following address:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission
1335 East West Highway
Suite 4300
Silver Spring, MD 20910

California Miramar University does not endorse any political party or candidate for political office.

Accreditation and Approvals

CMU’s Accreditation Page with Full Details

California Miramar University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) to award Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate degrees. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed as a federally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is also a recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Any CMU student who has a complaint relating to Title IV eligibility or administration, the quality of education received at CMU, or otherwise relating to the accreditation standards of Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), can submit that complaint to any of the following: CMU at [email protected]; The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) at http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml; The California Office of Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company or to the United States Department of Education at https://answers.ed.gov/link/portal/28022/28025/Article/1013/Complaint-against-a-school.

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosures

2021
DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure Form 2021

STATE AUTHORIZATION

STATES WHERE CMU CAN ENROLL STUDENTS VIA DISTANCE EDUCATION

Arizona

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

California

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Status: Licensed

Colorado

Colorado Commission on Higher Education, Degree Authorization Act
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Florida

Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Hawaii

Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Idaho

Idaho State Board of Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Nebraska

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

New Jersey

New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

North Carolina

North Carolina Community College System, Office of Proprietary School Services
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors, General Administration
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

South Carolina

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

South Dakota

South Dakota Secretary of State, Postsecondary Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Tennessee

Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Texas

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)

Vermont

Vermont State Board of Education
Status: Exempt (CMU has no physical presence in the state)