Admissions

Degree and Certification Application

Begin your next chapter with a college devoted to meaningful learning, personal growth, and metaphysical and spiritual studies.

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Welcome to CIAMSS

We're honored that you're considering the College of Inner Awareness, Metaphysical and Spiritual Studies as part of your educational journey.

This application gives us an opportunity to learn about you, your educational goals, and how we can best support your success as a student.

Please complete the application at your own pace. Your responses are reviewed with care and kept confidential.

Application Fee: A one-time $30 administrative fee is required for degree and certification applications. You'll be able to submit this fee securely after completing your application.

Before You Begin

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1. Tell Us About Your Educational Interests

Tell us about the degree or certification program that interests you and whether you have studied with CIAMSS before.

Have you previously enrolled with CIAMSS? *

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Which degree or certification program are you interested in? *

Need help reviewing your options? Explore Our Degree & Certificate Programs (opens in a new tab).

How did you hear about CIAMSS?

2. Personal and Contact Information

Please provide current information so the Admissions Office can contact you.

Full name *

Email address *

Street address

City

State, province, or region

Postal code

Country

Phone

Gender

Date of birth

Marital status

3. Employment Information

Complete this section when applicable.

Occupation

Company or organization

Company address

City

State or region

Postal code

4. Formal Education

Begin with the most recent school attended. Additional rows are optional.

Dates	School	Years	Degree	Major

5. Metaphysical Studies

List relevant courses, programs, workshops, or independent study, beginning with the most recent.

Dates	Course or area of study	Remarks

6. Experience and Personal Reflection

There are no right or wrong answers. These reflections simply help us learn more about you, your goals, and the experiences that have shaped you.

Describe work or life experience related to your application.

What personal strengths would you like us to know about?

What personal qualities or skills are you currently working to strengthen?

How are you working toward that personal growth?

What inspired you to apply to CIAMSS? *We'd love to learn what inspired your interest in studying with us and what led you to begin this educational journey.

What do you hope to gain from your studies at CIAMSS? *Tell us about your educational, personal, or professional goals and what you hope to achieve through your studies.

What have you learned about yourself during the past several years?

How would you describe your relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and your community?

Have you experienced situations where you felt misunderstood or not fully accepted? If you would like, please tell us about them.

If you were teaching others, what approach would you take and why?

What activities, hobbies, or interests do you enjoy outside of work or school?

What brings you the greatest joy or fulfillment?

If you could ask a wise mentor one question, what would you ask?

What second question would you ask that wise mentor?

If you could keep only one book, what subject would you want it to explore, and why?

7. References and Personal Philosophy

Please provide three references who have known you for at least two years. If possible, include one teacher, mentor, minister, or other individual who can speak about your character and commitment to learning. Please let them know that CIAMSS may contact them.

References

Your personal philosophy *We'd enjoy learning more about your outlook on life. Please share your personal philosophy, along with your aspirations, goals, and hopes for the future.

8. Metaphysical Code of Ethics

Please review the Code of Ethics before submitting your application.

Read the Metaphysical Code of Ethics

Protect confidentiality and foster trust, integrity, and respectful communication in individual and group settings.
Remain observant without judging others. Respect each person's right to their own views, choices, and path.
Share beliefs honestly when invited, but do not pressure another person to adopt your belief structure.
Do not direct another person's path or assume responsibility for choices that belong to that person.
Respect freedom of thought and personal boundaries. Do not initiate unwanted mental, psychic, healing, or spiritual contact.
Present yourself openly and honestly. Support cooperation, individual growth, and the right of others to think freely.

I have read the Metaphysical Code of Ethics and agree to abide by it. *

Before You Submit

Please take a moment to review your application. When you're ready, click Submit My Application. After your application has been received, you'll be directed to the secure PayPal payment page to complete the $30 administrative fee.

Do not enter credit-card or Social Security information in this application. Payment information is handled separately through PayPal.