ENGLISH + ART STUDIO

For admitted international undergraduate students preparing for fall study at CCA

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Please use the following translations of CCA's Summer English + Art Studio information sheets (PDFs): Korean | Chinese (simplified or tradtional) | Spanish

Goals | Explore the Bay Area | Location/Housing | Program Fees/Payment Information | Refund/Withdrawal Policy | I-20 Document for F-1 Student Visa | Arrival / Airport Information

6 weeks / July 16 – August 24, 2012

California College of the Arts values the interaction between international and American students and feels this exchange greatly enriches the experience of all students at the college.

We are committed to creating a smooth transition for international students into the CCA community. One of the most significant efforts in this regard is the establishment of the Summer English + Art Studio Program, which is offered through the college’s Office of Special Programs. The summer 2012 session marks the fifth year of the program.

Goals of the Summer English + Art Studio Program

The Summer English + Art Studio is a six-week program designed to accomplish three main goals:

GOAL ONE

Improve students’ English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills so they begin the academic term better prepared to succeed in their studies at CCA. Coursework focuses on topics related to art, design, and architecture. In addition to class time, students receive individual tutoring from CCA graduate students who have been trained as academic mentors. Previous program participants have truly enjoyed, and greatly benefited from, these one-on-one tutoring sessions.

GOAL TWO

Familiarize students with the cultural dynamics of an American art school classroom so they are better prepared to participate successfully in their studio art classes. Learning how to talk about your own and your classmates’ artwork develops the confidence you need to participate in classroom discussions and expressively respond to creative work in both spoken and written English. Students engage in a sequence of individual and group art projects, each culminating in a critique session. The program concludes with an informal exhibition of the work.

GOAL THREE

Provide students with the opportunity to explore and familiarize themselves with San Francisco and both CCA campuses before the fall semester begins. International students who arrive just in time for the fall semester are often overwhelmed by the myriad tasks required to settle in a new city. A thorough introduction to the cultural and geographical highlights of this unique region of the United States is not only a great tourist experience, but also provides a level of comfort that allows students to concentrate on their classes come fall.

In addition, CCA staff assist students with practical life skills such as opening a U.S. bank account, selecting a cell phone plan, and using public transportation and libraries. Participants also create lasting friendships and become part of a community, which greatly eases their transition into the college.

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Explore the Bay Area

To fully experience the San Francisco Bay Area, participants walk extensively, as well as ride various modes of transportation, including San Francisco’s famed cable cars. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is a must!

Students visit many celebrated San Francisco destinations, including AT&T Park, Cliff House, Chinatown, Japantown, Coit Tower, Ferry Building Marketplace / Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park (including the Japanese Tea Garden and Conservatory of Flowers), Lombard Street (popularly known as “the crookedest street in the world”), Muir Woods, and Sutro Baths.

Visit San Francisco Museums

The program also includes visits to many of San Francisco’s highly regarded fine arts museums, including the Asian Art Museum, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the de Young Museum, Exploratorium, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).

Participants who successfully complete the summer program earn 3 college credits.

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Location

The program takes place on CCA’s San Francisco and Oakland campuses.
Take a CCA campus tour!

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most popular destinations in the world, well known for its world-class art museums, shopping, music, restaurants, summer street festivals, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the energy created by the technology and design industries.

Summer Housing (6 weeks)

San Francisco, The Monroe Residence

2 weeks / Check-in Saturday, July 14 – Checkout Saturday, July 28, 2012
During the first two weeks of the program, students are housed at a historical student residence in San Francisco. An in-house chef prepares breakfasts and dinners. Students prepare lunches for themselves on the weekdays, or purchase lunch at the inexpensive café on campus. Each room (double occupancy, private bathroom) is fully furnished and includes wireless internet access. Students also have access to spacious community lounges and study areas.

Oakland, Clifton Hall

4 weeks / Check-in Saturday, July 28 – Checkout August 24, 2012
The final four weeks of the program, students are housed in Clifton Hall, the student residence on CCA’s Oakland campus. There are shared kitchens on each floor where students can prepare meals for themselves. There are also inexpensive student cafés nearby.

Due to the immersive nature of the program, this housing is required of all participants.

Housing check-in: Saturday, July 14, 2012
Housing checkout: Sunday, August 26, 2012

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Program Fees

Program Tuition: $4,400

• Fee includes: tuition for 3 units of undergraduate college credit; excursion expenses, including museum and other admission fees; San Francisco mass transportation passes; one-on-one tutoring; classroom materials, course reader, art supplies

• Fee does not include: registration fee, airfare and transportation to/from airport, housing, meals, book(s), health/travel insurance.

Housing Fee

2 weeks / Student Residence, San Francisco: $495
4 weeks / Clifton Hall, Oakland: $875
Damage Deposit (refundable) $150
Total Housing Fee: $1,520
A damage deposit of $150 will be collected in addition to the tuition and housing fee payment. If there is no damage to the room or residence, this charge will be returned to the student in full.

Health/Travel Insurance

Medical costs in the United States are very expensive. All participants are required to have health insurance for the duration of the program that is valid for medical care in the United States, should they experience illness or injury while studying in California. If a student needs a referral to summer health insurance coverage, please let us know and we will put you in touch with CCA's health insurance provider.

Please note: Once the fall semester begins, all international students are required to purchase the CCA Kaiser Health insurance plan. Kaiser coverage for the school year begins on August 15, 2012. For more information, please visit the resource page for CCA’s Office of Access and Wellness.

Total Program Costs

• $4,400 Tuition Fee ($325 nonrefundable tuition deposit + $4,075 tuition balance)
• $50 Nonrefundable Registration Fee
• $1,370 Housing Fee
• $150 Refundable Housing Damage Deposit

Total: $5,970 USD

Enrollment & Payment Information

Some students are required to take the summer program as a condition to their acceptance at the college. Others enroll for the many benefits the program provides to new students. All incoming international students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Enrollment is limited and determined on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested in enrolling in the summer program, please contact Assistant Director of International Admissions Shiraz Chavan in the Enrollment Services Office as soon as possible.

Program fees may be paid by wire transfer, check (payable to California College of the Arts), Visa, American Express, Discover or MasterCard. Please note: a $325 enrollment deposit is required to secure your place in the program. This deposit is nonrefundable.

Full Program Fee Payment Deadline: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The tuition balance; registration, housing, and health insurance fees; and damage deposit are due on or before May 15, 2012. A $100 late fee may be charged in the event the balance is received after May 15. Important: Failure to submit the program fee on or before May 15 will lead to the loss of the student’s place in the program.

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Refund/Withdrawal Policy

Housing Fee Refund: 100 percent housing refund for withdrawals on or before May 15, 2012. No housing refunds issued after May 15, 2012
Tuition Refund: 50 percent tuition refund for withdrawals on or before Friday, June 1, 2012. No tuition refunds issued after June 1, 2012.

All withdrawal requests must be emailed to Assistant Director of International Admissions Shiraz Chavan and to Summer ESL Coordinator Grace Remy on or before June 1, 2012. Please make sure you receive an email confirmation of your withdrawal request.

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I-20 document for F-1 student visa

Students are required to submit the CCA I-20 Request Form and all required financial documentation in order to receive the I-20 document required for the student visa interview at the U.S. embassy. (The I-20 form and additional information about how to apply for an F-1 visa is available by visiting the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA) website.)

Students should carefully plan ahead and make appointments for their visa interview as soon as possible, scheduling appointments in May or early June 2012 at the very latest. For more information and to make an appointment for a visa interview, visit the U.S. Department of State website.

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Arrival / Airport information

Plan to arrive at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Saturday, July 14, 2012. A CCA representative will meet students at the airport to oversee their transportation to the residence hall (by public transportation). Additional information will be emailed to registered students.
(Please note we will not be able to meet you at the airport if you arrive prior to July 14. Also, you would need to make housing arrangements for the day(s) you arrive before July 14, the official check-in date.)

Questions regarding admission to CCA’s Summer English and Art Studio Program should be directed to:

Shiraz Chavan
Assistant Director of International Admissions
Enrollment Services Office
California College of the Arts
1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco CA 94107

Email: schavan@cca.edu
Phone: 415.703.9520 or 800.447.1278
Fax: 415.703.9539

Questions regarding program information should be directed to:

Grace Remy
Summer English Coordinator & Special Programs Associate
Office of Special Programs
Email: gremy@cca.edu
Phone: 510.594.3774

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