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CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING ONE OF THE MOST
IMPORTANT DECISIONS OF YOUR LIFE — enrolling in college.
And not just any college, but California College of the Arts,
where artists, designers, writers, and architects come together
to influence one another’s work and make art that matters.
Make Art That Matters
We’re different too. At CCA we don’t just teach, we ignite…Our hands-on approach to teaching means you’ll learn the technical skills to be proficient practitioners, and you’ll also learn how to stoke the embers of your imagination. CCA’s academics provide a breadth of courses from which you can sample electives to experience new art forms, do a deep dive into your intended major, or create an individualized major that’s just
as unique as you are. Passion isn’t a buzzword here, it’s a way of life.
THIS IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE…
California College of the Arts isn’t your typical college experience, but you already knew that because you aren’t the typical college student.
You are a maker. A dreamer. A believer and a doer. You think globally but act locally. You have big ideas and even bigger ambitions. You want to make a difference, not just make a buck. You rejoice in diversity and reject intolerance.
You are what CCA values most — different.
46 STATES54 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
22 UNDERGRADUATE & 13 GRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMS
17 COUNTRIES FOR STUDY- ABROAD EXPERIENCES
ACADEMICS
FACULTY
88%PRACTICING
PROFESSIONALS
SMALL CLASSES
Average13STUDENT : FACULTY RATIO
7:1
CAMPUS LIFE
Nestled in San Francisco’s Innovation Corridor, you will be surrounded by visionaries, do-gooders, change makers, and creative energy to fuel your craft. And if that’s not enough, 30 nearby galleries offer a range of visual experiences from
solo shows to carefully curated international exhibitions.
The San Francisco campus houses the Graduate programs, Design, Architecture, and select Fine Arts programs.
The college experience is just as much about what happens between classes as it is about what happens during classes. With one campus in Oakland and the other in San Francisco, 6 residence halls to choose from and 20+ cultural organizations to get involved in, a community of kindred spirits surrounds you.
OAKLAND
Alpha Rho Chi
Animation Resource Center Anime Night
American Institute of Architecture Students
Chimera CouncilChinese Student Alliance
Future Action Reclamation Mob (FARM) Indian Student Club
International Student AssociationLatino Club
Light House Longboarding Club
Queer/Straight Alliance Social Projects and Communal Environments
(SPACE)Students of Color Coalition
84% of first-year students live on the Oakland campus.
Spacious and green, the Oakland campus is home to our fine arts and crafts studios and our signature First
Year Program, which brings first-years together to explore new media and investigate majors through a variety of
course options and studio electives. From producing digital prints to blowing glass, the First Year Program emphasizes experimentation with different art forms to expand your
horizons and deepen your chosen practice.
SAN FRANCISCO
CCA’s strong mentorship culture and deep connections to industry ensure that you will be well prepared to land that dream job after graduation.
Over 88% of our faculty are practicing professionals who play an instrumental role in preparing you for the working world.
76% OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
78% OF ALUMNI WORK IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY
25% OF ALUMNI OWN THEIR OWN BUSINESS
Abercrombie & Fitch
Airbnb Apple Art PracticalAutodeskBetaBrandBoschChronicle BooksCitrixThe CrucibleDaylight DesignThe ExploratoriumFacebookFitbit frog design fuseprojectGapGensler GoldieBloxGoogle GoPro
No other school is better positioned to help you seek real-world experience, connect with professionals in your field, or discover your career path than CCA.
In partnership with our academic programs, our curriculum is designed to integrate symposia, workshops, and professional practice
courses alongside your field of study.
200+ STUDENTS CONNECT TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR ENGAGE PROGRAM
2,500 JOBS & INTERNSHIPS POSTED
ON CCA’S JOB BOARD
CAREERS CCAWORKS
Gymboree Headlands Center for the ArtsHeath CeramicsHOKHUGE design IDEO IntelIntuitKala Art InstituteKQED Lab126Levi Strauss & CompanyLinkedInLunarMattel MethodMGM StudiosMicrosoft MKThinkNative Design
NikePalantir Technologies Perkins+WillPixar ReebokROI DNARoot DivisionSFMOMASkidmore, Owings & MerrillSonyTargetTea CollectionTiny Atlas QuarterlyTitle NineTwitter Wikimedia FoundationWilliams-SonomaWorkdayYahoo Yelp Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
600+INTERNSHIPS
PER YEAR
200+EMPLOYERS
VISIT PER YEAR
80EMPLOYERS
ATTEND CCA’S CAREER EXPO
Join our 17,000+ alumni who have experienced the transformative power of a CCA education and submit your enrollment deposit today at cca.edu/admitted.
When can I apply for housing? How do I pay my enrollment deposit? How do I get my CCA email account?
When can I register for classes? Is health insurance required?
Visit
cca.edu/admitted to find answers
to these questions and more.
We believe an economically diverse and culturally rich student body is integral to academic excellence. Our scholarship opportunities and financial aid program* make obtaining an education affordable so you
can realize your artistic potential.
*Students must be US citizens to qualify for financial aid.
FINANCIAL AID
NEXTSTEPS
$21+ MILLION OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY
32% RECEIVE PELL GRANTS
73% RECEIVESCHOLARSHIPS
74% RECEIVEFINANCIAL AID
You got into CCA, now get into the spirit...
1. Follow @cacollegeofarts on Instagram.
2. Take a photo showing us how you’re prepping for life as a CCA student.
3. Include #CCABound2016 and @cacollegeofarts in the caption.
4. Five students chosen at random will win a CCA hoodie.
Deadline for posting is April 30, 2016. To be eligible, you must be an admitted student who enrolls
for fall 2016, and your profile must be public.
Visit cca.edu/admitted
Confirm your attendance and submit your $300 enrollment deposit
Apply for housing and submit your $600 housing deposit
Register for classes (online summer registration)
Make your first fall payment and submit your payment worksheet, final transcripts, and test scores (if applicable)
Move into the residence halls
Attend International Orientation
Attend Parent/Family Orientation
Attend Graduate Orientation
Attend Transfer and Second Degree Orientation
Attend First-Year Orientation
Classes begin
Today
May 1
May 15
June 1—30
August 1
August 27
August 29
August 29
August 30
August 30—31
Aug. 30—Sept. 2
September 6
IMPORTANTDEADLINES
READY, SET,GO!
