Information & Policies
Student Records
Pacifica Graduate Institute is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and its amendments or as amended setting forth student rights to inspect and review their education records, have some control over the disclosure of information from their education records, and seek to amend education records.
For details on students’ rights and issues relating to disclosure of directory information, consult the current Student Handbook.
Non-discrimination Policy and Equal Opportunity Statement
Pacifica Graduate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation or identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (within the limits imposed by law or Institute policy), marital status, medical condition, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This non-discrimination policy covers treatment in institutionally approved academic programs and activities. In conformance with Institute policy, Pacifica Graduate Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. If a student believes s/he has been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, please submit a written complaint to the Provost.
Withdrawal Policy
Students wishing to withdraw from Pacifica Graduate Institute are required to notify the Registrar’s Office in writing. Upon receipt, the Registrar will notify the appropriate departments. The Refund Policy will be administered by the Business Office.
Leave of Absence Policy
Students requesting a leave of absence are required to submit a completed Leave of Absence Form to the Registrar. Upon receipt, the Registrar’s Office will notify the appropriate departments. The Refund Policy will be administered by the Business Office.
Refundable Tuition Policy
For Students Withdrawing or Taking a Leave of Absence
To be eligible for a refund of Tuition, timely written notification must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar as specified below. The date of withdrawal will be determined by the date written notification is received by the Office of the Registrar. If you withdraw or file a Leave of Absence from Pacifica after instruction has begun, you will receive a partial refund of the Tuition charges as stated below:
Fall, Winter, and Spring for all Programs, plus Summer for Depth Psychology and Creativity, Jungian and Archetypal Studies, and Depth Psychology Tracks J and K
Time frame – Academic Quarter | Refund |
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On or before the first day of class of the quarter | 100%* |
First week of the quarter (day 2 to 7) | 80% |
Second week of the quarter (day 8 to 14) | 70% |
Second week of the quarter (day 8 to 14) | 60% |
Third week of the quarter (day 15 to 21) | 50% |
Fourth week of the quarter (day 22 to 28) | 70% |
Fifth week of the quarter (day 29 to 35) | 40% |
Sixth week of the quarter (day 36 to 42) | 30% |
After the 6th week (day 43 and beyond) | 0% |
* For newly-admitted students, the $250 enrollment deposit will be deducted from the refund.
Summer Quarter policy:
Summer for all Programs, except Depth Psychology and Creativity, Jungian and Archetypal Studies, and Depth Psychology Tracks J, K, and P.
On or before the first day of class | 100%* |
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After the first day – Tuition refund is prorated based upon the number of days in the quarter, up to and including the date written notification is received by the Office of the Registrar.
For Students Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course
To be eligible for a refund, a completed Request to Drop a Class Form must be received by the Office of the Registrar. The date of dropping or withdrawing from a course will be determined by the date written notification is received by the Office of the Registrar. If you drop a class or withdraw from a course after instruction has begun, you will receive a partial refund based on a “per unit tuition calculation”** as specified below:
**”Per unit Tuition calculation”: the Tuition for the specific quarter, program, and academic year, divided by the number of units offered in that specific quarter and program.
Fall, Winter, and Spring for all Programs, plus Summer for Depth Psychology and Creativity, Jungian and Archetypal Studies, and Depth Psychology Tracks J and K
Time frame – Academic Quarter | Refund – per unit tuition calculation ** |
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On or before the first day of class of the quarter | 100%* |
First week of the quarter (day 2 to 7) | 80% |
Second week of the quarter (day 8 to 14) | 70% |
Second week of the quarter (day 8 to 14) | 60% |
Third week of the quarter (day 15 to 21) | 50% |
Fourth week of the quarter (day 22 to 28) | 70% |
Fifth week of the quarter (day 29 to 35) | 40% |
Sixth week of the quarter (day 36 to 42) | 30% |
After the 6th week (day 43 and beyond) | 0% |
Summer Quarter policy:
Summer for all Programs, except Depth Psychology and Creativity, Jungian and Archetypal Studies, and Depth Psychology Tracks J, K, and P.
On or before the first day of class | 100%* |
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After the first day – Tuition refund is prorated based upon the number of days in the quarter, up to and including the date written notification is received by the Office of the Registrar.
Refundable Residential and Non-Residential Fee Policy
If you plan to miss an on-site session, in order to be eligible for a refund, written notification must be submitted to the Guest Services Department at least (5) days prior to the start date of on-site instruction.
If you attend a portion of your on-site instruction and then withdraw from Pacifica or take a leave of absence during the quarter, the refund will be prorated based on the number of days of on-site instruction in the quarter, up to and including the date written notification of the withdrawl is received by the Office of the Registrar. If the school cancels or discontinues an on-site course, the student will receive a pro rata refund of the fee.
Accreditation
Santa Barbara Graduate School, Inc., d.b.a. Pacifica Graduate Institute, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. (Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; tel: 510-748-9001; fax: 510-748-9797; www.wascweb.org). In addition, this school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant students.
Standards For Student Achievement
Good Standing: A graduate student is considered to be in good academic standing when a minimum 3.0 (B) grade point average is maintained. A full description of grading standards and academic regulations is contained in the current addition of the Pacifica Graduate Institute Student Handbook.
Campus Security
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Department of Education requires all higher education institutions to track, report, and distribute this information each year (in the fall) to all students and employees.
Changes in Policies and Procedures
Pacifica may from time to time alter the policies or procedures in order to address emerging needs, or if otherwise in the best interest of the Institute. In that event the Institute would make all reasonable efforts to notify students. Thus students should be aware that the policies and procedures described may not necessarily remain in effect during their entire program of studies at Pacifica. Also, to the extent there may be discrepancies in any time period between the Tuition and Fee Agreement, the Agreement signed by Pacifica and the student shall be binding.
Title IX Policy
Pacifica Graduate Institute prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (within the limits imposed by law), marital status, medical condition, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers treatment in institutionally approved academic programs and activities. In conformance with Institute policy, Pacifica Graduate Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Students who believe they have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination should submit a written complaint to the Student Relations Liaison in the Provost’s Office.
In addition, Pacifica protects all student speech and association rights in support of the open exchange of ideas and the equal and fair treatment of all its students.