Residential Support Services
Student Apartments
You will live in furnished apartments with your own bedroom in Melbourne, Florida. Residential goals for you are focused on obtaining greater competency and success at independent life. The residential staff work with you to assess and teach skills necessary for independence.
Brevard Center apartment courtyard
You receive support and instruction in apartment maintenance and cleaning in scheduled weekly appointments. Staff assess your needs, and work to increase competency and independence in daily living.
As skills improve, you can demonstrate the need for less supervision in each area, and take a step toward greater independence.
Social Life
Social life at CIP is an important component of the residential program. You are afforded the opportunity to develop lasting friendships and social networks.
Students love "Gould Spa"
The diverse student population comes from all across America as well as several foreign countries. The CIP community strives to foster a supportive environment in which all individuals are affirmed, and differences are valued.
An elected Student Government plans and organizes student social activities, and fosters leadership.
City of Melbourne website
Map of Melbourne
Optional Student Educational Cultural Experience
A foreign trip is planned during the student break in March each year. Students study the itinerary, history, language and culture prior to leaving.
While these trips are a learning experience, there is ample time for fun and socialization. Read more
Student Life Blog
Take a deeper look into CIP life, featuring staff and student articles, photo galleries, weekend activities and more!