Grading

Grading is based on performance in coursework, growth in ability, and professionalism. A continuous record of all grades throughout a student’s enrollment is kept in the Academic Advising and Registration Office. Final grade reports are available on the College’s learning management system the week after classes end.  Faculty must enter midterm and final grades into … Continue reading “Grading”

Dismissal from the College

The College reserves the right to dismiss a student at any time for academic dishonesty or improper behavior. Improper behavior is defined as, but not limited to, actions by an individual that may be detrimental to the student, other students, or the College, or damage to College property. It also includes violations of civil, state, … Continue reading “Dismissal from the College”

Change of Academic Level

Changing Academic Level from Graduate to Undergraduate In order to be eligible for a change of academic level (from Graduate level to Undergraduate level) students must be in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative grade point average and meet satisfactory academic progress). Students, along with their Academic Department Chair, must complete the Change of Academic Level … Continue reading “Change of Academic Level”

Obtaining Grades Online

Grading is based on work performed, growth in ability, attendance and attitude. A continuous record of all students’ classes is kept in the Academic Advising and Registration Office. Final grade reports are available through WebAdvisor, the on-line student registration system, the week after classes end provided there are no restrictions (holds) on the student’s record.

First Year Experience

The First Year Experience is a comprehensive transitional 1 credit hour course that begins the week prior to classes and continues throughout the first semester. It explores topics and issues that are pertinent to the success of students at CCS as well as building social interaction with faculty, staff and upper class students. Passing this … Continue reading “First Year Experience”

Graduate Admission Requirements for International Applicants

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 Admission Requirements for International Applicants”

Course Overload

A class schedule containing more than 18 credit hours in one semester is considered a course overload. Students who wish to register for an overload must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and must be in good academic standing. Permission to take above 18 credit hours in one semester is granted by the … Continue reading “Course Overload”

Class Level

Undergraduate Students Class level is determined at the time of admission and at the end of each subsequent semester during which the student is enrolled based on the number of credits earned. Degree-seeking students are classified as follows: For students following the 2024/2025 catalog year (or later): For students following the 2023/2024 catalog year (or … Continue reading “Class Level”

Tuition Payment Options

The College offers the following tuition payment options: Full payment of tuition and fees at the time of registration (cash, check, money order, credit card [Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover]). International students must make payments by credit card, check (drawn on a U.S. bank), and international money order or through Flywire (formerly PeerTransfer). Payments may … Continue reading “Tuition Payment Options”

Tuition Withdrawal and Refunds

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS Deadline Refund Through the 6th business day of classes (for Fall) 100% refunded Through the 7th business day of classes (for Winter) 100% refunded Through the 10th business day of classes 80% refunded Through the 15th business day of classes 60% refunded Through the 20th business day of classes 40% refunded Summer … Continue reading “Tuition Withdrawal and Refunds”