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2021 Education Catalog BANGKOK CAMPUS Effective January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 Published December 14, 2020 Vol. 1.3 Bangkok Campus U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor 968 Rama IV Road Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500 Thailand T +66 2 7796100 giabkkedu@gia.edu Bangkok.GIA.edu
Welcome As a GIA graduate, I can tell you firsthand how earning a Graduate Gemologist diploma changed the course of my life. After I completed the program, I had a new set of invaluable skills – ones I could use to shape my future. I started at Borsheims as a sales associate and appraiser, and worked my way up to president. Now I have the privilege and honor of being the president and CEO of GIA. I share this so that you know a GIA education is a true investment in your future. It provides the knowledge you need to achieve your most cherished dreams. I also want you to know that my experience is not unique. Thousands of other GIA alumni can testify to how a GIA diploma empowered them to create the future of their imaginings. GIA is uniquely qualified to help you get ahead. You’ll find a variety of programs at GIA to fuel your interest and passion. From gemology to jewelry design, GIA offers courses that inspire and empower. Since 1931, more than 365,000 people have chosen GIA for their gem and jewelry education. Many of these alumni now hold influential positions all along the industry pipeline, and with a GIA diploma, you can take your place beside them. As a student and alumnus, you’ll become a member of the GIA family – a global network of industry professionals who share your passion and commitment to excellence. Take some time to explore the Education Catalog and find the program that is right for you. Then get ready to embrace a whole new world of opportunities. We look forward to helping you on your professional journey. Susan M. Jacques, GIA GG President and CEO GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 2
Table of Contents
Welcome ........................................................................................................................ 2
About GIA
Mission and History............................................................................................... 4
Accreditation and Licensing................................................................................ 5
Governance and Executive Management......................................................... 6
Education Management and Faculty ................................................................ 7
GIA Education Advisory Boards ......................................................................... 8
Campus Information
Bangkok Campus ................................................................................................... 9
School Calendar and Hours of Operation ....................................................... 10
Programs, Courses and Classes
Graduate Gemologist®........................................................................................... 11
Graduate Diamonds............................................................................................... 12
Graduate Colored Stones..................................................................................... 13
Applied Jewelry Professional™......................................................................... 14
Jewelry Design ...................................................................................................... 15
Lab Class Descriptions......................................................................................... 16
Enrollment Services
Admissions Policies and Procedures .............................................................. 17
Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................... 20
Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policies ............................................. 21
Student Services .......................................................................................................... 22
Policies and Procedures
Academic Polices and Procedures ................................................................... 24
Administrative Policies ........................................................................................ 32
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Mission and History
Mission History
GIA’s mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by On February 15, 1931, former retail jeweler Robert M. Shipley and his
upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and wife, Beatrice, cashed in their savings to establish their long-held dream –
professionalism through education, research, laboratory services and the Gemological Institute of America.
instrument development.
When most jewelers knew little about the gems they traded, Shipley
wanted to professionalize the industry through education, research and
Educational Philosophy gemological instrumentation.
GIA education ensures the public’s trust by delivering the highest-quality
The Institute, initially based out of their home, offered mimeographed
gem and jewelry education in the world. At the heart of GIA education are
mail-order courses and provided gem-testing services using borrowed
the following guiding principles:
microscopes and other equipment. From these modest beginnings, GIA
has become an institution that has educated more than 365,000
Research professionals worldwide, a prestigious laboratory grading the world’s
We design our educational programs based on the latest research and most important diamonds, the leading gemological research center, and
leading technology. the creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System™ –
the worldwide standard for evaluating diamond quality.
Relevance
We teach the necessary balance of theoretical knowledge and practical To learn more about GIA history, visit GIA.edu
skills.
Leadership
We empower our graduates to become industry leaders who act ethically
and honestly, meeting the occupational demands of the global gem and
jewelry industry.
Accessibility
Our curriculum meets the various needs of all students by offering
programs and courses across several learning methodologies without
compromising quality.
Sustainability
Through ongoing support, our graduates are encouraged to grow
continuously as confident, skilled and successful professionals. They are
GIA’s partners in ensuring the public’s trust in gems and jewelry.
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Accreditation and Licensing GIA is a nonprofit, private, postsecondary educational institution incorporated for the purpose of promoting education and research in gemology, jewelry manufacturing arts and related subjects. GIA's Bangkok office is registered with the Office of the Private Education Commission, Ministry of Education in Thailand. GIA’s Distance Education eLearning courses offered through GIA's headquarters in Carlsbad, California and lab classes offered through offered through the Bangkok campus are accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Office of the Private Education Commission, Ministry of Education in Thailand 319 Chankasem Palace, Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand +66 2282 1000 opec.go.th DEAC 1101 17th Street NW, Ste. 808 Washington, DC 20036 USA +1 202 234 5100 deac.org GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 5
Governance and Executive Management
Board of Governors Executive Management
The GIA Board of Governors is the steward of the public interest. The board GIA’s executive staff constitutes a diverse group of highly experienced
helps direct the strategy of the Institute to ensure that the mission and professionals from both inside and outside of the gem and jewelry
vision of GIA are followed in all decisions; that the reputation of GIA is industry. Responsible for carrying out the Institute’s mission to protect
preserved and continues to grow globally; and that the financial goals of and ensure the public trust globally, the executive team follows a strict
the Institute are met. All governors offer a unique perspective, based on code of ethics and seeks to infuse each initiative GIA undertakes with
their professional experience in retail, research, education, finance, law, dedication and value-driven purpose. Executive staff maintains daily
manufacturing and other areas; several have extensive international operations for all areas of the Institute and promotes and continues the
experience. growth of GIA.
Chair
Dione D. Kenyon Senior Executives
Retired Financial Services Executive Susan M. Jacques
Past President and CEO, The Jewelers Board of Trade President and Chief Executive Officer
Amit Dhamani Thomas M. Moses
CEO and Managing Director, Dhamani Jewels Group Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer
Barbara Lee Dutrow, Ph.D. Mark Buntz
LSU Alumni Distinguished Professor of Geology and Geophysics Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Kiko Harvey Lisa Garris
Inspector General and Director of Oversight, United Nations World Food Vice President of Human Resources
Programme in Rome, Italy
Anna Martin
Thomas H. Insley Senior Vice President of Global Development
Senior Vice President and CFO, Dermata Therapeutics
Pritesh Patel
Susan M. Jacques Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
President and CEO, GIA
Duncan Pay
Robert Andrew Johnson Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer
CEO, Diamond Cellar Holdings, LLC
David J. Tearle
Stephen F. Kahler Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President Global Sales Operations, Swarovski North America
Limited Jennifer Wilson
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Lisa A. Locklear
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avanir Pharmaceuticals Elizabeth Keating
Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Lawrence Ma
Chief Executive, Lee Heng Diamond Group
Founding President of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong Executives
Thomas M. Moses Lisa Biggs
Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, GIA Vice President and Corporate Controller
Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, Ph.D. Jared Giangiulio
Mineralogist and Curator-in-Charge of Gems and Minerals, Smithsonian Vice President of Global Real Estate, Security and Business Systems
National Museum of Natural History
John T. Hall
Samantha F. Ravich, Ph.D. Vice President of Global IT Infrastructure Services
Chair of the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab
Managing partner of A2 Partners, LLC Matt Hall
Vice President of Laboratory Operations for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Barbara A. Sawrey, Ph.D.
Dean Emerita of Undergraduate Education, Distinguished Professor David Lin
Emerita Chemistry and Biochemistry Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
University of California, San Diego Sriram Natarajan
Tammy Storino Managing Director of GIA India
An experienced global operations and finance leader Sabra Norris
Elliot Tannenbaum Vice President of Project Management and Business Systems
Senior Principal, Leo Schachter Diamond Group Wuyi Wang
John W. Valley, Ph.D. Vice President of Research and Development
Charles R. Van Hise Professor, Department of Geoscience University of Lucy Xia
Wisconsin Vice President of Global Laboratory Planning
Kelly Yantzer
Vice President of Student Affairs
Phillip M. Yantzer
Vice President of U.S. Laboratory Operations
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Education Management and Faculty Education Management Claudia D’Andrea Director, Operations, Thailand Pitchaya Lopiti Manager, Instruction, Thailand Duncan Pay Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Sam Kong Senior Director, Global Instruction For a complete listing of education management for GIA's world headquarters, see the GIA Education Catalog found at GIA.edu Bangkok Faculty GIA faculty meet or exceed the accreditation standards and state requirements for experience and education (as they pertain to the specific students they serve). See qualifications for instructors on GIA.edu/gem- education/bangkok/faculty All information is correct as of December 2020. Thasanee Khanijou Suchathinan Nanorn Panissara Navasamakkarn Ninnate Plumkratoke GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 7
GIA Education Advisory Boards
The GIA Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Education Committee
of the Governing Board are comprised of appropriately qualified
GIA Program Advisory Committee
representatives from the global gem and jewelry industry. The committee Alan Bronstein
members provide valuable input, feedback, ideas, and multiple Owner, Aurora Gems, Inc.
perspectives which are vital components to GIA’s success, growth, and New York, NY
improvement as a career school. Committee members also review the Alexandra Hart
established curricula, course materials, equipment and facilities and Owner, Alexandra Hart
student achievement outcomes as a means to provide an external review of San Diego, CA
our programs. Their valuable input supports GIA’s mission, helps to Barbara Wasserstrom
identify resources to address current occupational trends and practices, Co-Owner, Stuart Benjamin and Co.
San Diego, CA
and further develops GIA’s efforts to ensure its courses and programs keep
pace with the global gem and jewelry industry. Barry S. Block
President, The Jewelry Judge
Carle Place, NY
GIA Education Committee of the Governing Edward C. Petersen
Board Vice President Product Development & Production, Kwiat
New York, NY
Chair Gail Brett Levine
Barbara A. Sawrey, Ph.D. Executive Director, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Dean Emerita of Undergraduate Education, Distinguished Professor Rego Park, NY
Emerita Chemistry and Biochemistry Jay Lowy
University of California, San Diego Chief Operations Officer, The Argent Corporation
Dione D Kenyon San Diego, CA
Retired Financial Services Executive Karen Sampieri
Past President and CEO, The Jewelers Board of Trade Senior Valuation Manager, The RealReal
Amit Dhamani New York, NY
CEO and Managing Director, Dhamani Jewels Group Malcolm Koll
Barbara Lee Dutrow, Ph.D. Owner, Charles Koll Jewelers
LSU Alumni Distinguished Professor of Geology and Geophysics San Diego, CA
Susan M. Jacques Mary Todd McGinnis
President and CEO, GIA Vice President, Ben Bridge Jeweler
Seattle, WA
Robert Andrew Johnson
CEO, Diamond Cellar Holdings, LLC Robert C. Aretz
President, Gem Appraisers & Consultants
Lawrence Ma New York, NY
Chief executive, Lee Heng Diamond Group
Founding President of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong Shant Dakessian
Co-Owner, Simone and Son
Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, Ph.D. Huntington Beach, CA
Mineralogist and Curator-in-Charge of Gems and Minerals, Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History Thom Underwood
Owner, San Diego Gemological Laboratory
John W. Valley, Ph.D. San Diego, CA
Charles R. Van Hise Professor, Department of Geoscience
University of Wisconsin
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Bangkok Campus
GIA's Bangkok campus is located at U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor, 968
Rama IV Road, Silom, Bangrak Bangkok, 10500 Thailand. All On Campus
Contact Information
and Lab class offerings are held at this facility unless otherwise noted in Contact GIA in Bangkok by phone, fax, email or visit us at Bangkok.GIA.edu
the course schedule and the student's enrollment agreement.
Phone: +66 2 7796100
Fax: +66 2632 4595
Facility Email: giabkkedu@gia.edu
GIA's Bangkok location occupies nearly 570 square feet including four
classrooms, a student workroom, reception and student lounge, Internet
cafe and administrative offices. Classrooms are equipped with the
instruments and tools routinely used in each subject area.
The Bangkok facility has been designed and constructed in compliance
with any applicable laws and codes in effect at the time of design.
Classrooms and Equipment
Gemology classrooms can accommodate up to 24 students and jewelry
design classrooms up to 12 students. The student workroom can
accommodate up to 4 students. Each classroom is amply equipped with
the instruments and tools used in each subject area. Classroom equipment
is detailed within each program description in this catalog.
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School Calendar and Hours of Operation
2021 Scheduled Bangkok Campus Class Schedules and Classroom Hours
Closures Visit GIA.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date schedules.
Date Holiday For full-time, On Campus programs, normal classroom hours are Monday
through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class hours will be extended to
January 01 (Friday) New Year's Day 5:30 p.m. to accommodate for GIA-observed holidays or special events.
February 26 (Friday) Makha Bucha Day Students should expect to spend several hours each day outside of class
on homework and other assigned projects.
April 06 (Tuesday) Chakri Memorial Day
April 13 (Tuesday) through For On Campus programs, orientation is scheduled prior to the class start
Songkran Festival
April 15 (Thursday) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 03 (Monday) Substitution of National Labour Day
For Lab classes, normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May 04 (Tuesday) Coronation Day
There is a scheduled lunch break every day. Other breaks are given at
May 26 (Wednesday) Visakha Bucha Day
each instructor’s discretion. Classrooms are secured and students are
June 03 (Thursday) H.M. the Queen's Birthday required to leave the classroom during these breaks, unless otherwise
July 26(Monday) Substitution of Asahlha Bucha Day directed by the instructor.
July 28 (Wednesday) H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday Contact us at giabkkedu@gia.edu for more information.
August 12 (Thursday) National Mother's Day
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadel Memorial
October 13 (Wednesday)
Day
October 25 (Monday) Substitution of Chulalongkorn Day
December 06 (Monday) Substitution National Father's Day
December 31 (Friday) New Year's Eve
Hours of Operation
The Bangkok facility is open to students from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
The campus is closed on weekends and holidays, unless specifically noted
otherwise. Only students enrolled in classes with evening hours, or who
have special permission, may be in the building during these hours.
There is a scheduled lunch break every day. Other breaks are given at
each instructor’s discretion. Classrooms are secured and students are
required to leave the classroom during these breaks, unless otherwise
directed by the instructor.
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 10Graduate Gemologist®
Program Description Program Details
The GIA Graduate Gemologist® diploma program delivers a comprehensive Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
gemology education on diamonds and colored stones. Using the latest
gemological equipment, you will work with real diamonds and gemstones Program Details
under the trained eyes of GIA instructors. Through extensive lab work, you
will practice identifying and grading diamonds and colored stones in an Program Number GEM 2500
efficient, accurate and consistent manner. Skills taught include evaluating Program Title Graduate Gemologist
a diamond’s proportions; distinguishing natural, treated and laboratory-
Clock Hours / 780 clock hours /
grown gemstones; and using the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to
Instructional Weeks 26 instructional weeks
determine gemstone quality.
Program Length 28+ calendar weeks (program length may vary
(Calendar Duration) based on holidays or other scheduled breaks)
What You Will Learn
l Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Total Charges* 555,000 THB
Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat
weight) *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 20
l Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range Equipment and Materials
l Build a knowledge base about colored stones and the colored stone Each classroom is equipped with an electronic balance with hydrostatic
market unit, a GIA DiamondDock™, GIA iD100®, a UV lamp with viewing cabinet, a
l Use gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones table model prism spectroscope, a color filter and a fiber-optic light unit.
l Use the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone Each student workstation has a binocular microscope with an overhead
quality light source, a diffuser plate and utility lamp. As part of your course
l Identify gemstone characteristics, simulants and treatments, materials, you will receive and keep a 10x loupe, tweezers, a gem cloth, a
laboratory-grown gemstones and recognize when advanced testing is pointer probe, plotting pens, a table gauge, a crown angle card, a color
required grading card, a refractometer with polarizing filter and removable
l Understand how gems are mined, fashioned and brought to the magnifying eyepiece, refractive index (RI) liquid, a polariscope, a
marketplace dichroscope, a handheld spectroscope, a pinpoint incandescent light
l Recognize how quality, rarity and color affect value source, lab manuals and printed course materials.
l Determine how market factors affect gem value
Schedules and Class Hours
Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
What You Earn schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
GIA Graduate Gemologist® Diploma hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma
GIA Graduate Colored Stones Diploma
Occupations May Include
Appraiser, Auction House Jewelry Specialist, Colored Stone Buyer,
Diamond Buyer, Diamond Sorter/Grader, Estate Jewelry Dealer, Gemologist,
Inventory Control Specialist, Jewelry Business Owner, Jewelry Buyer, Lab
and Research Professional, Merchandiser, Pawnbroker, Retailer, Sales
Associate and Wholesaler
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 11Graduate Diamonds
Program Description Program Details
The Graduate Diamonds diploma program examines the technical Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds with the insight of a
seasoned professional. This diploma program explores the GIA diamond Program Details
grading procedures to assess the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut and carat weight
– and how they affect diamond value. Students use professional diamond Program Number GEM 2200
grading equipment for the purposes of examining a diamond’s quality Program Title Graduate Diamonds
characteristics to grade and identify diamonds. Coursework also includes
Clock Hours / 210 clock hours /
creating plotting diagrams; determining fluorescence; and detecting Instructional Weeks 7 instructional weeks
treated diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds and diamond simulants.
Other topics covered include the effect of fluorescence on diamond body Program Length 8+ calendar weeks (program length may vary
color, and the role cut plays in the marketplace and important sectors of (Calendar Duration) based on holidays or other scheduled breaks)
the diamond industry, including dealers, cutters and manufacturers. Total Charges* 200,000 THB
What You Will Learn *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 20
l Develop in-depth, hands-on experience with the GIA International Equipment and Materials
Diamond Grading System™ and the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat Each classroom is equipped with an electronic balance with hydrostatic
weight); appreciate how they affect diamond value unit, a GIA DiamondDock™, GIA iD100®, a UV lamp with viewing cabinet.
l Grade diamonds in the D-to-Z color range Each student workstation has a binocular microscope with an overhead
l Detect diamonds treatments, simulants and laboratory-grown light source. As part of your course materials, you will receive and keep a
diamonds. 10x loupe, tweezers, a gem cloth, a pointer probe, plotting pens, a table
l Recognize when advanced testing is required gauge, a crown angle card, a color grading card, a lab manual and printed
course materials.
What You Earn
GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma
Schedules and Class Hours
Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
Occupations May Include hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
Auction House Jewelry Specialist Diamond Buyer, Diamond Sorter/Grader,
Jewelry Business Owner, Retailer, Wholesaler
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 12Graduate Colored Stones
Program Description Program Details
The Graduate Colored Stones diploma program explores the identification Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
of common and unusual gemstones found in the marketplace. Subjects
covered include the GIA Colored Stone Grading System and the correct Program Details
usage of standard gemological equipment to distinguish natural, treated
and laboratory-grown gemstones. The program also examines which Program Number GEM 2300
gems are commercially important, shifting supply patterns, and how these Program Title Graduate Colored Stones
factors affect gem prices and availability. This program also includes the
Clock Hours / 570 clock hours /
study of more than 60 species of gemstones, and how illumination
Instructions Weeks 19 instructional weeks
techniques can facilitate the identification process.
Program Length 20+ calendar weeks (program length may vary
(Calendar Duration) based on holidays or other scheduled breaks)
What You Will Learn
l Build a knowledge base about colored stones and the colored stone Total Charges* 355,000 THB
market
l Use gemological equipment effectively to identify gemstones *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 20
l Use the GIA Colored Stone Grading System to evaluate gemstone Equipment and Materials
quality Each classroom is equipped with an electronic balance with hydrostatic
l Recognize how quality, rarity and color affect value unit, a UV lamp with viewing cabinet, a table model prism spectroscope, a
l Determine how market factors affect gem value color filter and a fiber-optic light unit. Each student workstation has a
l Understand how gems are mined, fashioned and brought to the binocular microscope with an overhead light source, a diffuser plate and
marketplace utility lamp. As part of your course materials, you will receive and keep a
refractometer with polarizing filter and removable magnifying eyepiece,
refractive index (RI) liquid, a polariscope, a dichroscope, a handheld
What You Earn
GIA Graduate Colored Stones Diploma spectroscope, a pinpoint incandescent light source, lab manuals and
printed course materials.
Occupations May Include Schedules and Class Hours
Appraiser, Auction House Jewelry Specialist, Colored Stone Buyer, Estate Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
Jewelry Dealer, Jewelry Business Owner, Jewelry Buyer, Pawnbroker, schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
Retailer, Wholesaler hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
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Program Description Program Details
The Applied Jewelry Professional™ (AJP®) diploma program covers topics Applied Jewlery Professional™ (Intensive) is offered as an instructor-led,
including jewelry designs, setting styles, jewelry care and other content accelerated program at the Bangkok campus.
that will support the product knowledge of current industry professionals.
The AJP program also introduces basic information about diamonds, Program Details
rubies, emeralds, sapphires and the GIA clarity grading system. Other
subjects of study include how modern technology is changing the way Program Number GEM 1000A
diamonds are cut, the qualities of precious metals, major jewelry Applied Jewelry
manufacturing methods and the important activities involved in the Program Title
Professional™ (Intensive)
operation of a retail jewelry store. To enable effective product
Program Length (Calendar Duration) 5 Days (35 hours)
conversations, examples are provided on how to translate jewelry features
into benefits and how to communicate the 4Cs of diamond value to Total Charges* 32,000 THB
customers. The AJP program provides clear and concise information that
can be immediately implemented on the job. *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees on page 20
Schedules and Class Hours
What You Will Learn Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
l Describe how the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight) affect a schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
diamond’s value
l Recognize the relationship between size and weight of diamonds Applied Jewlery Professional™ taught via Distance Education eLearning is
l Explain the differences between treated, laboratory-grown and offered only by GIA's campus in Carlsbad. For more information about
imitation stones to sell with full disclosure eLearning classes taught in English, visit GIA.edu
l Understand the steps of the jewelry sales process
l Translate jewelry design, style and manufacturing features into
benefits
l Convey the romance, lore and characteristics of the most popular
colored gemstones
What You Earn
GIA Applied Jewelry Professional™ Diploma
Occupations May Include
Jewelry Assistant Manager, Jewelry Sales Professional, Television
Shopping Host, Pawnbroker
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Program Description Program Details
In this intensive nine-week course, instructors teach creative and technical Earn your diploma by studying full-time at the GIA Bangkok campus.
hand-rendering skills needed to begin a career as a custom jewelry
designer. Jewelry design theory helps students acquire a working Program Details
knowledge of jewelry artistry. Skills covered include: illustrating the
shape, form and texture of metal; working with drafting tools; and Program Number JMA 370
rendering yellow and white metals as well as a range of faceted and
Program Title Jewelry Design
cabochon gemstones and pearls. Instructors show how to illustrate rings
in five different views and how to keep design ideas flowing. At the 270 clock hours /
Clock Hours / Instructions Weeks
completion of this course, you will have a hand-developed portfolio of your 9 instructional weeks
work and a digital copy to show prospective employers and clients. 9+ calendar weeks (program length
Program Length (Calendar
may vary based on holidays or other
Duration)
scheduled breaks)
What You Will Learn
l Develop sources of inspiration Total Charges* 151,000 THB
l Understand jewelry design theory and artistry
l Illustrate shape, form, and texture of metal *Total charges include tuition, books and materials. See Tuition and Fees
l Render faceted gems, pearls, colored metals, etc. on page 20
l Learn traditional drafting techniques
Equipment and Materials
l Develop motifs to create sketches of jewelry objects Each student workstation is equipped with a drafting board. As part of
l Create a portfolio of class projects and custom designs that is ready your course materials, you will receive and keep a design toolkit, which
for presentation to potential clients and employers contains a variety of paints, pencils, brushes, templates, papers and
vellum, other art tools and printed course materials.
What You Earn
GIA Jewelry Design Certificate Schedules and Class Hours
Visit https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/bangkok/schedule for up-to-date
schedules. Normal classroom hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class
Occupations May Include hours will be extended to accommodate for holidays or special events.
Custom Designer, Hand Renderer, Jewelry Business Owner Jewelry
Designer, Sales Associate
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GIA offers Distance Education programmes comprised of eLearning
courses and Lab classes. eLearning courses are offered by GIA's campus
GEM 240L Gem Identification Lab
in Carlsbad, California while lab classes may be taken at GIA London and In this lab, students practice the same time-tested procedures and
other campuses worldwide. See GIA.edu for more information. identification skills used by the Institute’s renowned gemological experts.
Students use gemological instruments to practice identifying natural and
GEM 230L Diamond Grading Lab laboratory-grown gemstones, imitations and assembled stones. Along with
this hands-on training, your instructors will carefully demonstrate key
Through a unique combination of hands-on training, one-on-one coaching tests and coach you in quick, effective testing procedures. (See Student
and multimedia, the Diamond Grading Lab class explores how to grade Notification of Classroom Chemical Usage) Students must pass an
diamonds consistently and accurately using a modern gem microscope instrumentation exam to complete the class successfully. Classrooms
and a loupe. Students study GIA’s International Diamond Grading contain a table model prism spectroscope, a color filter, a fiber optic light,
System™, explore time-saving shortcuts to determine a variety of grading a UV lamp with viewing cabinet and a utility lamp. Each student
factors, and are introduced to methods for reading a GIA Diamond Grading workstation has a binocular microscope with overhead light source, a
Report. You will spend more than 16 hours practicing grading techniques handheld spectroscope, a dichroscope, a refractometer with polarizing
on diamonds that were carefully selected and graded by GIA. In the filter and removable magnifying eyepiece and refractive index (RI) liquid,
process, you will study how to recognize the most common diamond a diffuser plate, an optic figure sphere, a polariscope and tweezers. As part
features. Students must pass a two-stone practical exam to complete the of your course materials, you will receive and keep a lab manual, a gem
class successfully. Classrooms contain a GIA DiamondDock™ and UV lamp cloth, a pinpoint incandescent light source and a color grading card.
with viewing cabinet. Each student workstation has a binocular
microscope with an overhead light source, a loupe, tweezers, an LED light, Class duration: 5 days (35 clock hours)
a calculator and a diamond grading tray. As part of your course materials, What you earn: Letter of Completion
you will receive and keep a lab manual, a pointer probe, a gem cloth, a
plotting pen set, a table gauge, a crown angle card and a color grading GEM 149L Pearl Grading Lab
card.
Discover how the world’s foremost experts determine the quality of akoya,
Class duration: 5 days (35 clock hours) freshwater, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls. Explore GIA’s 7 Pearl Value
What you earn: Letter of Completion Factors™. Key topics include how to evaluate cultured pearls in order to
promote the relationship between beauty, value and quality in
GEM 220L Colored Stone Grading Lab merchandise. Students must pass a two-stone assessment to complete the
class successfully. Classrooms contain a pearl gauge and other instruction
Through extensive hands-on practice using gemstones, you will explore aids. Each student workstation includes either a binocular microscope or a
grading the color, clarity and cut quality of a wide range of colored stones. daylight equivalent light source, and a pearl grading master set with an
Coursework includes the study of the GIA Colored Stone Grading System; informational keycard. As part of your course materials, you will receive
how to describe color by hue, tone and saturation; and how to judge gem and keep a gem cloth and a lab manual.
quality factors. Topics also include the relationship between light and
color and developing color memory. Study of this content can improve the Class duration: 1 day (7 clock hours)
consistency and accuracy of colored stone grading skills. Students must What you earn: Letter of Completion
pass a two-stone practical exam to complete the class successfully. Each
student workstation includes either a binocular microscope or daylight
equivalent light source, tweezers and a 10x loupe. As part of your course
materials, you will receive and keep a lab manual, a gem cloth, a pinpoint
incandescent light source and a color grading card.
Class duration: 3 days (21 clock hours)
What you earn: Letter of Completion
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 16Admissions Policies and Procedures
Your admission is not confirmed until GIA has received all of your required
Admissions Requirements documents and payment, and you have received official written
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school confirmation from GIA. GIA will notify you of your acceptance or denial of
diploma or equivalent to be admitted into GIA courses and programs. admission.
All classes are taught in English. GIA does not offer English as a second Students wishing to apply for admission at a GIA campus other than
language (ESL) instruction. An applicant who is not a native English Bangkok should contact the appropriate campus directly, or for additional
speaker must demonstrate English proficiency by meeting GIA's English information about admissions requirements and the application process,
language proficiency requirement. visit the Education>Campuses and Locations section at GIA.edu.
In addition to your completed application and deposit, the GIA campus in To apply for Distance Education (eLearning) classes taught in English,
Bangkok requires the following documents: visit the Education>Distance Education section at GIA.edu for more
information
1. Valid government-issued photo ID
l Thai residents: Copy of your Thai Identity Card and a copy of your English-Language Proficiency
Thai Resident Certificate
l International students: Copy of your passport (all pages that have Requirements
been used)
An On Campus applicant who is not a native English speaker must
2. Copy of high school, high school equivalency, college or university
demonstrate English proficiency by meeting one of these requirements:
diploma or an official transcript showing the graduation date.
3. Color photo, passport size, not older than six months. Photo must have l Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®)*: Obtain a minimum
a white background, the individual must look straight ahead, and the score of 61 on the Internet-based next generation TOEFL or 500 on
face must be 3/4 size of the photo area. the paper-based TOEFL test. Please note that the Institutional TOEFL
l Thai residents and lab class applicants: One photo required (ITP) test does not meet GIA’s requirements. ets.org/toefl
l International students (On Campus only): Ten photos required l International English Language Testing System (IELTS™)* exam:
4. On Campus students only: Documentation of your English language Achieve an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the Academic IELTS
proficiency (see English Proficiency Requirements) test. ielts.org
5. International On Campus students only: "Purpose of Attending the l International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP Academic-Plus)*:
Course" and "Personal History" forms. Contact giabkkedu@gia.edu for Achieve iTEP Level 4 or higher on the iTEP Academic-Plus test.
these forms; original must be submitted to GIA by mail or in person. iTEPexam.com
l Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)*: Achieve a score of 50 or
All documents sent to GIA admissions must be in English or accompanied higher on the PTE Academic test. pearsonpte.com
by a certified copy of English-language translation. GIA accepts copies, but l Cambridge English Exams: Earn an overall Cambridge English Scale
may request original documentation. score of 173 or higher on the B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/
If your legal name has changed, and your required documents reflect a
l ELS Language Centers: Successfully complete the level 109 or higher
previous name, please also submit a legal name change document, such
course. Submit your official ELS academic record to GIA; certificates
as a marriage certificate.
are not accepted. Please request your ELS academic record from the
Academic Director of the ELS campus you attended. els.edu
How to Apply and Related Deadlines l English as the medium of instruction:
– If you graduated from a school in a country where English is the
GIA offers classes all year around. There are no application deadlines and official language, submit a copy of your diploma or an official
students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Class sizes are transcript. See Admissions Policies and Procedures on page 17
limited, so apply early. For On Campus programs, we recommend you – If you graduated from a school in a country where English is not
apply at least 3 to 4 months before the start date, especially international the official language, submit an official letter specifying English
students who need to obtain a visa. For lab classes, we recommend you was the medium of instruction. This letter must be on the
apply at least 2 to 3 months before the start date. school’s letterhead, signed and dated by the dean, director or
headmaster, stating years of study, diploma or degree earned.
If a class reaches capacity, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a
– If you attended but did not graduate, you must have completed a
seat becomes available.
minimum of three years at a school where English was the
To apply, download the application form at https://www.gia.edu/gem- medium instruction. Submit supporting documentation on the
education/bangkok/admissions or email giabkkedu@gia.edu to get a copy school’s letterhead, signed and dated by the dean, director, or
of the form. Submit the application form, payment and all required headmaster, stating years of study, diploma or degree earned.
documents to GIA in person, by mail, by fax or via email: *TOEFL®, IELTS™, iTEP and PTE academic scores are valid for two years
from the date of the examination. Request the testing center to send your
GIA (International) Co., Ltd. official results directly to GIA. GIA does not accept results submitted by the
U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor 968 Rama IV
Road Silom, Bangrak student.
Bangkok, 10500 Thailand
E: giabkkedu@gia.edu
F: +66 2632 4595
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 17Admissions Policies and Procedures (cont.)
Payment Methods / Student Accounts Prior Criminal Offenses
All payments must be in Thai baht drawn on a Thai bank. GIA cannot be GIA is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning
responsible for any bank charges that result from payments through a community for all students. Certain prior criminal convictions may result
non-Thai bank. All payments should be made payable to: "GIA in challenges for securing employment. All applicants are asked to provide
(International) Co., Ltd." general information regarding prior convictions. Any falsification or
omission of data may result in denial of admission or disciplinary action,
Our staff members are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to up to and including dismissal. An affirmative response to being convicted
6:00 p.m. to accept payments and to discuss your account. of a felony will not automatically prevent admission but will require that
the applicant submit the following documents to be reviewed by the
Please note the following information regarding payment methods: Admissions Committee:
l Credit Card: You must make payment in person at GIA. Only VISA and l A detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the felony
Mastercard are accepted. A 3% bank surcharge is added. Applicants and how a GIA education will support the applicant’s career goals
are responsible for paying any surcharges. l A copy of court documents stating the judgment, sentence,
l Cash or Check: Cash or checks are not accepted; however, a direct disposition, and any terms of parole or probation
deposit may be made to HSBC bank under GIA's account. Checks are l At least one character reference letter from a non-relative, written on
payable to GIA (International) Co., Ltd.; drawn on a Thai bank only. appropriate letterhead
– HSBC bank (in the U Chu Liang Building) is located in the same
building as GIA, and is open from 09:30 a.m. to 03:30 p.m., In the process of reviewing the applicant’s request for admission, multiple
Monday through Friday. considerations are made. GIA reserves the right to deny an applicant’s
– Send payment slip with your application for reference. request for admission if, for example, a prior felony conviction may be a
– Contact giabkkedu@gia.edu for more information. safety concern, or could prevent the applicant from successfully securing
l Wire Transfer: Please contact us at +66 2 7796100 or employment within the industry or completing the program. GIA will
giabkkedu@gia.edu for details. Applicants are responsible for any respond to the student within 10 business days upon receiving the
wire transfer fees. application.
Students who owe GIA past due monies may not enroll in future courses or
programs until they have reimbursed GIA. Nonimmigrant Visa Requirements
International students who enroll in an On Campus program have to
Scholarships request a Non-Immigrant Student Education Visa ("ED" Visa) when visiting
GIA-administered scholarships are available for On Campus and Distance the Thai Royal Embassy or Thai Consulate in your country.
Education (eLearning and Lab class) students. Applicants will be
International students must have valid student visas allowing them to
considered for all available scholarships for the program they indicate on
attend GIA to complete the program. The entry visa must be obtained prior
their application.
to entering Thailand. Lab class applicants do not require a visa. For
Details on eligibility, how to apply, and required documents are available details, please contact our education assistant at giabkkedu@gia.edu.
at GIA.edu/scholarships
Once we receive all your required documents, you will receive a letter of
Scholarship recipients are responsible for all non-course related expenses, acceptance (issued by Thailand Ministry of Education) which you can use
including but not limited to visa application, travel, housing, food and to apply for your visa ("ED" Visa). A student whose visa application is
other expenses. unsuccessful will be refunded the full deposit fee amount; GIA will
withhold the registration visa processing fee of 5,000 baht.
Third-Party Payer Information
If someone other than the student is paying any part of a student’s tuition
and fees, such persons will be required to provide their full name and
country of residence at the time of payment. If a student’s employer is
paying any part of a student’s tuition and fees, the student or student's
employer will be required to provide the full company name and address
or other identifying information at GIA’s request.
Applicant Screening
All applicants are screened against global watch lists. Because GIA is a
U.S.-based corporation, all GIA schools must comply with U.S. Office of
Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and other applicable laws and
regulations. Additional information may be requested.
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 18Admissions Policies and Procedures (cont.)
Nondiscrimination Policy GIA Transfer Credit Policy
It is GIA’s policy not to engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, GIA does not accept transfer credit from other institutions. GIA does not
any student enrolled in or seeking enrollment in GIA on the basis of race, currently have an articulation or transfer agreement with any other
color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, creed, gender, age, institution. GIA does not accept transfer credit for experiential or equivalent
disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, learning, challenge examinations or achievement tests.
sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, caste, union
membership, political affiliation, physical appearance, HIV status, or any Credit for individual GIA Distance Education eLearning courses or Lab
other classification protected by applicable federal and state classes are not transferable into full-time On Campus programs. Students
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity laws, orders and regulations. This who have completed the Graduate Diamonds or Graduate Colored Stones
policy on non-discrimination applies to admissions, enrollment, program via Distance Education can earn the Graduate Gemologist
scholarships, loan programs, employment, and access to participation in diploma by completing the companion program on campus. For example,
all GIA programs and activities. a student who completes the Graduate Diamonds program via Distance
Education and completes the Graduate Colored Stones program on campus
will earn the Graduate Gemologist diploma.
Notice Concerning Transferability of
Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Credit for Lab classes successfully completed at any GIA location will be
accepted toward applicable Distance Education programs. Credit for
Institution coursework successfully completed through an On Campus program will
be accepted towards Distance Education courses or Lab classes as
The transferability of credits you earn at the Gemological Institute of applicable. Students should contact the school director for more
America is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may information.
seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma or certificate you earn in the
educational program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to
which you may seek to transfer. If the diploma or certificate that you earn
at this institution is not accepted at the institution to which you seek to
transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at
that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your
attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may
include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after
attending the Gemological Institute of America to determine if your
diploma or certificate will transfer.
Licensed private career schools offer curricula measured in clock hours,
not credit hours. Certificates of completion, i.e., school diplomas, are issued
to students who meet clock hour requirements. The granting of any
college credit to students who participated in and/or completed a program
at a licensed private career school is solely at the discretion of the
institution of higher education that the student may opt to subsequently
attend.
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 19Tuition and Fees
Total charges are valid for programs, courses and classes from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and are subject to change. Amounts shown
are in Thai baht (THB).
On Campus Programs
Program Tuition Fees Total Charges* First Payment** Final Payment**
42,000 (Books)
GEM 2500 Graduate Gemologist 465,000 555,000 277,500 277,500
48,000 (Materials)
12,000 (Books)
GEM 2200 Graduate Diamonds 185,000 200,000 100,000 100,000
3,000 (Materials)
30,000 (Books)
GEM 2300 Graduate Colored Stones 280,000 355,000 177,500 177,500
45,000 (Materials)
5,000 (Books)
JMA 370 Jewelry Design 138,000 151,000 75,500 75,500
8,000 (Materials)
Lab Classes and Accelerated Programs
Total First Final
Class Tuition Fees
Charges* Payment** Payment**
5,000 (Books)
GEM 230L Diamond Grading Lab 47,000 53,000 5,000 48,000
1,000 (Materials)
3,000 (Books)
GEM 220L Colored Stone Grading Lab 34,000 38,000 5,000 33,000
1,000 (Materials)
5,000 (Books)
GEM 240L Gem Identification Lab 47,000 53,000 5,000 48,000
1,000 (Materials)
GEM 149L Pearl Grading Lab 9,500 1,000 (Books) 11,000 5,000 6,000
500 (Materials)
GEM 1000A Applied Jewelry Professional
24,000 8,000 (Books) 32,000 5,000 27,000
(Intensive)
* Total Charges include tuition, books and materials. Books and materials are required.
** First Payment due with the application includes 50% of the Total Charges or 5,000 THB for Lab classes and Accelerated programs
*** Final Payment is due before the first day of class
Total Charges do not include a non-refundable Visa Processing Fee of 5,000 THB for On Campus international applicants. International applicants must
submit the application, all required documents, the Visa Processing Fee and the First Payment Due at least 60 days before the first day of class.
Total Charges Do Not Include:
l 5,000 THB non-refundable visa processing fee for On Campus international students
l Housing, food, insurance, transportation, entertainment and other living expenses
l Fees for lost or damaged equipment, precious metals and stones
l Wire transfer fees that the student incurs
l Fees for replacement or optional books and materials
l Transportation fee for optional field trips
Additional Student Fees May Include:
l 1,500 THB half day or 2,500 THB full day for the use of Student Workroom
l 1,000 THB for replacement ID or badge
l 50 THB for replacement keys
l 100 THB for replacement Letter of Completion
l Academic transcripts and replacement certificates/diplomas are purchased centrally from the Carlsbad campus and are charged in U.S. dollars:
l 40 USD certificate replacement fee
l 45 USD diploma replacement fee
l 10 USD for each transcript
GIA 2021 Education Catalog - Bangkok +66 2 7796100 Bangkok.GIA.edu 20Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policies
GIA’s cancellation, withdrawal and refund policies for the Bangkok campus
are explained in detail in this section and in your enrollment agreement. If
Pro Rata Refund Schedule
you have questions, please contact GIA Bangkok at +66 2 7796100 or
email giabkkedu@gia.edu Percentage Completed by
GIA Retains Refunded to Student
Student
Cancellation or Withdrawal of Enrollment Up through 10% of the class
hours
10% of tuition 90% of tuition
Students may cancel their enrollment at any time before the end date After 10% and up through
25% of tuition 75% of tuition
specified in their enrollment agreement by notifying GIA admissions by 25% of the class hours
mail or in person at U Chu Liang Building, 2nd Floor 968 Rama IV Road, After 25% and up through
Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500 Thailand; by email at giabkkedu@gia.edu; 50% of tuition 50% of tuition
50% of the class hours
by phone at +66 2 7796100; or by fax at +66 2632 4595.
After 50% of the class hours 100% of tuition No refund
Students who wish to withdraw after the class has started should notify
the school director. Sample Refund Calculation
Students will be withdrawn from class if they fail to return from a leave of A student paid a total tuition of 50,000 THB for a class with a total of 35
absence, do not maintain satisfactory academic progress or are otherwise class hours, completed 7 hours and then withdrew prior to the end date
dismissed due to lack of attendance or violation of GIA policy. of the course. GIA retains 12,500 THB, calculated as follows:
In all cases where a student’s enrollment is terminated (cancellation or Total Tuition Paid by Student = 50,000 THB
withdrawal), refunds are calculated based on the Refund Policy below. Class Hours = 35; Class Hours Completed = 7
Percentage Completed = 20% (7 / 35 Class Hours)
Students who withdraw and wish to continue their studies at a later date
will be required to re-enroll into the program, course or class from the Refund Percentage = 75% of Tuition
beginning at current tuition and fees. On Campus international students Refund Amount = 37,500 THB (50,000 THB x .75)
who cancel, withdraw or who are otherwise dismissed will not be able to
GIA Retains = 12,500 THB (50,000 THB x .25)
re-enroll into the same program or course at the Bangkok campus. In this
case, the Thailand Ministry of Education will not approve a second Non-
Immigrant Student Education Visa.
Refund Policy
Students will receive a full refund of all monies paid if the class is
canceled by GIA. Students receive a refund of all monies paid if they
cancel before the first day of class less any nonrefundable visa processing
fee. Thereafter, a pro rata refund of tuition is calculated based on the
percentage of class hours completed by the student.
Unused books and materials, that are undamaged, are eligible for full
refund upon inspection by GIA. Books and materials that are used or not
returned in salable condition are not subject to refund.
Students are responsible for any wire fees that they incur.
If a student has obtained a loan to pay for an educational program, the
student has the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan, plus
interest. Students who have received a scholarship are subject to the
refund policy described in their scholarship acceptance letter.
Processing Refunds
If a refund is due, it will be processed back to the original remitter in the
same manner payment was received. Refunds are processed within 30
calendar days of the date GIA received the notice of cancellation or
withdrawal, or the last date of attendance, whichever is later.
The failure of a student to provide accurate and complete payment and
banking information may delay a refund of tuition to the student.
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