How to Apply
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Distance Education Enroll online at My GIA Enroll Online OR Download the Distance
Education application and
return it by fax or email -
Lab Classes Enroll online at My GIA Enroll Online OR Download the Lab Class application and
return it by fax or email -
On Campus Download the On
Campus application and
return it by fax or email
Or call us to enroll by phone: 800 421-7250 ext. 4001, or 760-603-4001
Application Deadlines
There are no application deadlines. However, please keep the following in mind:
Business online students
Jewelry business online courses have four start dates per year. If you apply for a class that has reached capacity, you will be placed on a wait-list and notified if an opening becomes available.
Lab class students
Lab classes typically reach capacity 30 to 60 days in advance, so we encourage you to apply two to three months before the start date. If a Lab class reaches capacity, you will be placed on a wait list and notified if an open seat becomes available.
On campus students
GIA holds classes year-round. Programs typically reach capacity two to three months in advance.
Student Services
Gemological Institute of AmericaThe Robert Mouawad Campus
Mail Stop 3
5345 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Fax: 760-603-4003
Phone: 800-421-7250 ext 4001
760-603-4001
Student Resources
- GIA eLearning Demo
- Diamonds & Diamond Grading eLearning Video
- Financial Assistance
- Scholarships
- Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center
- Gems & Gemology
- Campus Safety Statistics And Information