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, or federal law. See the Code of Student Conduct for further details.
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Graduate Student Readmission
Graduate students returning to College for Creative Studies (CCS) after an absence of more than two consecutive academic years or students who seek readmission after suspension, must complete the Application for Readmission. This application along with a $50 nonrefundable readmission fee must be submitted to the Academic Advising and Registration Office at least two months prior to the start of the semester the student wishes to attend. Official transcripts with final grades from other institutions attended during the absence from CCS must be included with the readmission application.
Readmitted students must meet the program and graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission. Studio courses older than seven years at the time of readmission cannot be used toward the degree, except with prior written approval from the Department Chair and Director of Academic Advising. The Department Chair must review and approve studio courses completed prior to the seven-year limit or taken at another college during the absence from CCS. This approval will be based on the student’s ability to demonstrate current curriculum proficiency as evidenced by review of a current portfolio. The cumulative grade point average for all re-admitted students includes all CCS grades, regardless of how much time elapsed between enrollments. Students, who have left for mandatory military service, are not required to apply for readmission to the College for up to three academic years from the time of their withdrawal.
Readmission for Graduate Students in Good Standing
Graduate students, who left CCS in good academic standing with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, must complete the Application for Readmission and attach the $50 Readmission Fee. Students will be notified via email when their application has been processed.
Readmission after academic suspension
Graduate students applying for readmission after academic suspension, must complete the Application for Readmission, attach the $50 Readmission Fee, and address the problems that led to the academic suspension and put forth the case for their success upon returning to CCS. This information must be provided in the “Student Explanation” section of the Application for Readmission. The Committee on Academic Performance will review appeals for readmission after academic suspension. If approved, the student’s academic standing would carry the status of “Continued Academic Warning.”
Readmission after suspension related to conduct
Graduate students applying for readmission after suspension related to conduct, must complete the Application for Readmission, attach the $50 Readmission Fee, and include any relevant information that will build a case for the student’s success upon returning to CCS. This information must be provided in the “Student Explanation” section of the readmission application. The Dean of Students will review appeals for readmission after a conduct suspension.
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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 Canvas.
CCS uses the following grading system:
Undergraduate Grading Scale
Grade Rating GPA Description A Excellent 4.00 grade point A- 3.70 grade point B+ 3.30 grade point B Good 3.00 grade point B- 2.70 grade point C+ 2.30 grade point C Average 2.00 grade point C- 1.70 grade point D+ 1.30 grade point D Poor 1.00 grade point D- 0.70 grade point F Failing 0.00 grade point NC No Credit 0.00 no grade point value P Passing 0.00 no grade point value I Incomplete 0.00 no grade point value IP In Progress 0.00 no grade point value W Withdrawal 0.00 second through fourth week of class WN Withdrawal 0.00 after fourth week of class WF* Withdrawal 0.00 stopped attending course without official withdrawal Undergraduate Grading Scale Graduate Grading Scale
Grade Rating GPA Description A Excellent 4.00 grade point A- 3.70 grade point B+ 3.30 grade point B Good 3.00 grade point B- 2.70 grade point C+ 2.30 grade point C Below Graduate 2.00 grade point (minimum required standard) F Failing 0.00 grade point IP In Progress 0.00 no grade point value NC No Credit 0.00 no grade point value W Withdrawal 0.00 second through fourth week of class WN Withdrawal 0.00 after fourth week of class WF* Withdrawal 0.00 stopped attending course without official withdrawal Graduate Grading Scale -
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate Students
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
Eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined by an analysis of family resources calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To receive need-based financial assistance from the College, students must:
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be accepted for enrollment in a degree program
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours (for Direct Loans)
- Be registered with Selective Service (or be exempt)
- Have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
- Not owe a refund on previous Title IV funds received or be in default on any federal student loan
For more information, visit www.studentaid.gov
CCS also awards scholarships based on merit. Students may qualify for these scholarships based on the strength of their admission composite score (portfolio, GPA and test scores) at the time of admittance to the College. No additional application is required for these scholarships.
Students receiving tuition assistance from their employers will have their tuition scholarship reduced accordingly.
Duration of Eligibility for Undergraduate Students
Full-time students may receive financial aid for a maximum of six years (12 semesters) of full-time awards. Half-time students are eligible for a maximum of 12 years (24 semesters) of half-time awards. Some federal and state awards may have a lower maximum number of years for both full-time and part-time enrollment. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
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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 form for processing.
Students pursuing a second Bachelor’s degree who would like to be considered for the Master of Fine Arts program must go through the admissions process.
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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.
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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 course is required for all freshmen (excluding transfer students with more than 12 transferable credit hours from an accredited U.S. institution) in order to move on to sophomore level classes.
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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 academic advisor.
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Dual Enrollment for High School Students
Dual Enrollment for High School Students
The following information is for students who are in their junior or senior year of high school and are interested in CCS Dual Enrollment. There are two options.
Option 1
Students are recommended to work with their high school counselor to see if they are eligible for Dual Enrollment through their school district. If so, the following items are required to be submitted to CCS Continuing and Precollege Studies prior to enrollment.
- Completed Dual Enrollment application form and check list
- 5-8 digital images of the students art work (portfolio)
- Letter/documentation from high school counselor that student is eligible
- Promise to pay letter from your School District
Option 2
Students that are not eligible for Dual Enrollment through their high school, but are still interested are required to submit the following items.
- Completed Dual Enrollment application form and check list
- 5-8 digital images of the students art work (portfolio)
- Full payment at the time of registration (once student has been granted permission by the department to enroll.)
Due to coordinating a number of items when applying for Dual Enrollment, students are recommended to submit their application, portfolio and payment prior to the following dates:
- November 15 for Winter semester (classes meeting January – May)
- May 15 for Fall semester (classes meeting September – December)
Dual Enrolled High School Students are subject to ALL policies that apply to CCS degree seeking students including but not limited to attendance policy, payment due dates, withdrawal/refund policies, withdrawal procedures and policies. See the Dual Enrollment Packet for more information.
Once students are enrolled they will receive the following information in the mail: course confirmation, parking hang tag for CCS parking structure, CCS Student ID, billing receipt if applicable. Students will receive additional information prior to the course start via email. That information will include: course syllabus, material list, student login and password for Canvas to access course information on line, and any additional information regarding the course.
Any questions regarding dual enrollment can be directed to the Continuing and Precollege Studies office at pcs@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or 313.664.7456
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Guest/Non-Matriculated Students
Students who wish to enroll in specific courses at the College but who do not apply for admission as degree-seeking students are identified as non-matriculated. Non-matriculated students must meet with the appropriate department chair to obtain permission to enroll. Non-matriculated students may enroll in up to three courses per semester. International guest students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Enrollment for non-matriculated students is on a space-available basis and must take place during the Add/Drop period during the first week of the semester.
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