Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

May I request a roommate?
Yes! Students may request to room with a specific person (same grade, same gender). The residential staff will do its best to honor such requests. However, there is no guarantee that the student’s request will be fulfilled.

Can my child be a commuter?
At many of the residential campuses, SIG provides a commuter student option for famlies who live in the surrounding area. In addition, SIG has several day programs for younger students in Kindergarten through sixth grade.

Learn about SIG Commuter Student Programs

View the SIG-Day programs.

Are the dormitories co-ed?
Students are assigned to same grade, same gender groups that live in a dormitory under the supervision of a counselor. A faculty housemaster and senior resident assistant are also part of the overall house residential supervision team.

Who does the laundry during the session?
Students do their own laundry. They may use the laundry facilities located on campus in the dormitories. Staff will assist with any laundry instruction that may be necessary.

Can my child go off campus?
Students, once on campus, are not allowed to leave campus unless they are supervised by a SIG staff person. These trips only occur within the structure of the program and with parent/legal guardian permission.

Will my child be in class with students of different ages?
Sometimes. SIG's academic courses are offered to students of the same age grouping. However, the cultural and recreational classes usually are open to all students. Class grouping can accommodate varying ability levels.

Will students always be chaperoned on SIG off-campus trips?
Definitely. Students will always be chaperoned when going off campus on SIG sponsored trips, as well as when they are on campus.

May my child change a course after the program begins?
Yes! Courses may be changed during the first two days of the session with the approval of the Academic Dean and the students’ parents.

Are reports reflecting student performance provided?
Yes! An individual performance report is always mailed to parents after the session. Students’ performance reports and letters can be mailed to schools, but only after SIG receives a written request from parents.

Are special dietary meals provided?
Yes! Special meals can be provided during the session. Parents must advise the Residential Life Dean at the session site of the student’s special dietary needs.

Is e-mail available on campus?
E-mail is available at the sites. However, availability is limited to specific areas depending on the session’s host facility.