Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's). Who is eligible for the Sports Industry Academy Workshop and Summer Program?
A. We will accept applications from rising freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school (Fall, 2018) who are mature and in
good academic standing with a 2.75 and above grade point average (GPA). We are also accepting applications from current
college/university students.
Q. Once accepted to the program, what is the timetable to make the total payment for the program?
A. Summer Program - Prior to May 1st, the total payment must be made within 2 days from the day your acceptance letter is received via email. After May 1st, you will have 24 hours. Failure to pay within the grace period listed above will result in you forfeiting your selection to attend
the Sports Industry Academy Summer Program. Payment Plans will be considered. For more information, please contact Walter Boggan at
info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
1-Day Workshop - Total payments must be made within 24 hours from the day your acceptance letter is received via email.
Partial payment options are NOT available. Failure to pay within the grace period listed above will
result in you forfeiting your selection to attend the Sports Industry 1-Day Workshop. Payment Plans will be considered. For more
information, please contact Walter Boggan at info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
Q. What type of payments are accepted?
A. Major credit cards, debit card, and Pay Pal.
Q. What is the refund policy?
A. Summer Program - Refunds are available within 60 days of payment prior to May 1, 2018. No refunds will be available after
the 60 day grace period or after May 1, 2018. All refunds require a $60 administrative cost.
1-Day Workshop - Refunds are available prior to June 15, 2018. All refunds require a $25 administrative cost.
Q. Are there scholarships available?
A. Yes, a very limited amount of partial scholarships are available. Please inquire by contacting us at
info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
Q. What will the housing accommodations be for the Scholars during the summer program?
A. Scholars will be housed in the Santa Rosa residence hall on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Scholars will
share a room with another Scholar and be provided with a bed, desk, linens, pillows and blankets.
Q. What will the overnight supervision/security be for the Scholars during the summer program?
A. The Santa Rosa residence hall will be managed by the U.C. Santa Barbara Conference Services department. After-hours
entry to residence halls is controlled by restricted access electronic keys. In addition, all residence halls and apartments are
patrolled by the Community Service Organization (CSO) in cooperation with the U.C. Santa Barbara Police Department. Director, Walter
Boggan as well as two Sports Industry Academy Interns will also be housed in the Santa Rosa residence halls
during the duration of the Sports Industry Academy summer program.
If accepted, the Sports Industry Academy will send the Scholars and their parents/guardians a detailed program outline which will
include direct contact information and resources for the Sports Industry Academy summer program.
Q. If a Scholar chooses the "No Housing Accommodation" option for the summer program, will she/he still receive meals?
A. Yes, Scholars choosing not to have housing accommodations will still receive scheduled meals throughout the day.
Q. When do accepted Scholars need to arrive at U.C. Santa Barbara during the summer program?
A. Accepted Scholars will need to report to the Santa Rosa residence hall on Sunday, July 22, 2018 between the times of 10:00 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. (pst) Check out will be the morning of Friday, July 27, 2018. A detailed itinerary will be sent to Scholars and their
parents/guardians prior to arrival.
Q. Are shuttles available to and from the Santa Barbara airport?
A. Yes, complimentary shuttle service to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and the Goleta station of the Santa Barbara Airbus
is available through the Santa Rosa residence hall front desk. Detailed information will be sent to accepted Scholars.
Q. Is the Sports Industry Academy a U.C. Santa Barbara program?
A. No, the Sports Industry Academy is an independent program that is hosted at U.C. Santa Barbara through an agreement with U.C.
Santa Barbara Conference Services.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have: info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
A. We will accept applications from rising freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school (Fall, 2018) who are mature and in
good academic standing with a 2.75 and above grade point average (GPA). We are also accepting applications from current
college/university students.
Q. Once accepted to the program, what is the timetable to make the total payment for the program?
A. Summer Program - Prior to May 1st, the total payment must be made within 2 days from the day your acceptance letter is received via email. After May 1st, you will have 24 hours. Failure to pay within the grace period listed above will result in you forfeiting your selection to attend
the Sports Industry Academy Summer Program. Payment Plans will be considered. For more information, please contact Walter Boggan at
info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
1-Day Workshop - Total payments must be made within 24 hours from the day your acceptance letter is received via email.
Partial payment options are NOT available. Failure to pay within the grace period listed above will
result in you forfeiting your selection to attend the Sports Industry 1-Day Workshop. Payment Plans will be considered. For more
information, please contact Walter Boggan at info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
Q. What type of payments are accepted?
A. Major credit cards, debit card, and Pay Pal.
Q. What is the refund policy?
A. Summer Program - Refunds are available within 60 days of payment prior to May 1, 2018. No refunds will be available after
the 60 day grace period or after May 1, 2018. All refunds require a $60 administrative cost.
1-Day Workshop - Refunds are available prior to June 15, 2018. All refunds require a $25 administrative cost.
Q. Are there scholarships available?
A. Yes, a very limited amount of partial scholarships are available. Please inquire by contacting us at
info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com
Q. What will the housing accommodations be for the Scholars during the summer program?
A. Scholars will be housed in the Santa Rosa residence hall on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Scholars will
share a room with another Scholar and be provided with a bed, desk, linens, pillows and blankets.
Q. What will the overnight supervision/security be for the Scholars during the summer program?
A. The Santa Rosa residence hall will be managed by the U.C. Santa Barbara Conference Services department. After-hours
entry to residence halls is controlled by restricted access electronic keys. In addition, all residence halls and apartments are
patrolled by the Community Service Organization (CSO) in cooperation with the U.C. Santa Barbara Police Department. Director, Walter
Boggan as well as two Sports Industry Academy Interns will also be housed in the Santa Rosa residence halls
during the duration of the Sports Industry Academy summer program.
If accepted, the Sports Industry Academy will send the Scholars and their parents/guardians a detailed program outline which will
include direct contact information and resources for the Sports Industry Academy summer program.
Q. If a Scholar chooses the "No Housing Accommodation" option for the summer program, will she/he still receive meals?
A. Yes, Scholars choosing not to have housing accommodations will still receive scheduled meals throughout the day.
Q. When do accepted Scholars need to arrive at U.C. Santa Barbara during the summer program?
A. Accepted Scholars will need to report to the Santa Rosa residence hall on Sunday, July 22, 2018 between the times of 10:00 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. (pst) Check out will be the morning of Friday, July 27, 2018. A detailed itinerary will be sent to Scholars and their
parents/guardians prior to arrival.
Q. Are shuttles available to and from the Santa Barbara airport?
A. Yes, complimentary shuttle service to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and the Goleta station of the Santa Barbara Airbus
is available through the Santa Rosa residence hall front desk. Detailed information will be sent to accepted Scholars.
Q. Is the Sports Industry Academy a U.C. Santa Barbara program?
A. No, the Sports Industry Academy is an independent program that is hosted at U.C. Santa Barbara through an agreement with U.C.
Santa Barbara Conference Services.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have: info@SportsIndustryAcademy.com