The Dean of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies is responsible for the day-to-day management of the College’s graduate and undergraduate academic departments and programs, respectively. They collaborate with the Dean of Academic Affairs on academic development and work closely with the President on a variety of strategic initiatives. The Dean of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies supervises the department chairs and recommends appointment, reappointment, and advancement of faculty to the President.
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Legal Organization
The College for Creative Studies is a Michigan non-profit corporation. CCS is an educational institution as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. CCS is authorized by the Michigan Department of Education to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Accreditation
The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Associate’s, 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.
Study Abroad
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 determine the best semester to participate in a study abroad opportunity. Participation in one of the summer faculty-led programs is open to all students, regardless of year.
Study abroad during the final semester at CCS is not permitted. For more information, please see the Study Abroad page on the College’s learning management system.
Students must meet with the Director of International Student Services and their Department Chair no later than April 1 for fall or October 1 for winter.
Students must:
- Complete the Study Abroad Approval Form and Packet and submit to the International Student Services Office (ISSO)
- Comply with the CCS International Travel Policy requirements
- Attend a pre-departure Informational Meeting with the ISSO
All forms are available from the office of International Student Services. The ISSO is located on the 2nd Floor of the Yamasaki.