Admissions
GIA Distance education is comprised of eLearning and Lab classes. eLearning is the online component of your program - course materials, assignments, and final exams are online. Lab classes are where you gain essential hands-on experience by grading and identifying gemstones alongside an instructor.
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eLearning
Paper applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. PST the Friday before the Monday start date. Online applications must be submitted by midnight the Sunday before the Monday start date.
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Lab classes
For 2018 Carlsbad campus lab classes, apply online or to access the 2018 and 2019 Carlsbad Lab Class application (PDF) applications, click 'Download Application' below.
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