The main award year consists of two semesters (Fall and Winter) for a total of 31 weeks. Awards are credited to student accounts at the beginning of each semester and are based on full-time status (12 credits or more). Awards will be adjusted for students attending less than full-time based on their actual semester enrollment. … Continue reading “Disbursement of Financial Aid/Refunds”
CCS students benefit from the cooperative programs and built-in access to leading art schools that are members of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD). By sharing resources and facilities, AICAD colleges offer educational opportunities that, taken together, are without parallel in professional arts education. Through the AICAD Exchange Program, qualified students … Continue reading “AICAD Exchange”
The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), CCS’ institutional accreditation body. HLC evaluates educational institutions in terms of mission and HLC criteria and is one of six regional accrediting commissions. CCS … Continue reading “Accreditation”
Updated June 2024 All transfer credits are evaluated for relevance to the College’s programs and policies. Grades earned at another institution are not factored into the calculation of cumulative grade point average at CCS. The College makes every effort to ensure you get credit for your past graduate-level work, subject to the following conditions: Frequently … Continue reading “Graduate Credit Transfer Policy”
Application Requirements Application FormEnter general personal and educational information. PortfolioUpload projects, sketches and other items that communicate your technical and design expertise and problem-solving skills. Review individual program requirements/recommendations on the Portfolio Guidelines page. MFA TranscriptUpload a current transcript (unofficial or official electronic version) of your transcript. Official copies will be requested if offered admissions. … Continue reading “Graduate Admissions Requirements for Domestic Applicants”
Incoming Undergraduate and Graduate Incoming students must pay a $250 non refundable Enrollment Deposit to confirm their intent to enroll. Once your deposit is paid, your enrollment at CCS is confirmed and you will be automatically registered for classes. The Deposit Deadline is two weeks after receipt of your acceptance letter, or by May 1st … Continue reading “Enrollment Deposit”
Requests for copies of academic transcripts must be submitted in writing (with the student’s signature) to the Academic Advising and Registration Office or electronically. A $10 charge is assessed for each transcript. Enrollment verifications are also available from the Academic Advising and Registration Office. There is no charge for the completion of enrollment verifications needed … Continue reading “Transcripts and Enrollment Verification”
To be eligible for all study abroad opportunities, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and written permission from the Department Chair. Study for an academic semester or year abroad requires that a student be a junior or in the first semester of the senior year. Graduate students should meet with their Chair to … Continue reading “Study Abroad”
All transfer credits are evaluated for relevance to the College’s programs and policies. Grades earned at another institution are not factored into the calculation of cumulative grade point average at CCS. The College makes every effort to ensure you get credit for your past college-level work, subject to the following conditions: Frequently Asked Transfer Questions … Continue reading “Transfer Credits – Undergraduate”
To be certified for graduation, students must: A commencement ceremony takes place in the spring and fall semesters. Students who have applied for graduation and have completed all their requirements for graduation within the year preceding this event are invited to participate.