Join us in Creating the Future of Culture. California College of the Arts was founded on the utopian idea—central to the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and 20th centuries—that art and life can move toward a closer rapport.
Even today the principles that art matters to life and that life itself is the essential basis for art are at the heart of a CCA education. These simple yet powerful ideals give CCA students a stable foundation from which to navigate the challenging territory of cultural production in the 21st century.
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At California College of the Arts you'll make art that matters.
Spring 2009 & Fall 2009 Undergraduate Applications
CCA is accepting undergraduate enrollment applications for spring 2009 and fall 2009. If you are an undergraduate, we encourage you to apply online by selecting the Apply Now link in the upper right-hand corner.
Note: CCA practices rolling admission for undergraduate consideration, reviewing applications in the order in which they're received. Notification typically occurs within two to four weeks of receipt of a completed application.
Priority Deadline Spring 2009—October 1
Priority Deadline Fall 2009—February 1
Fall Undergraduate Preview Day
Fall undergraduate Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about CCA. Preview Day will begin on the Oakland campus at 9 a.m. and move to the San Francisco campus at 2 p.m.*
Oakland: Oakland presentations will focus on the First Year Program and the Fine Art, Community Arts, Visual Studies, and Writing and Literature programs.
San Francisco: San Francisco presentations highlight Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Furniture, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts, and Painting/Drawing programs.
Current high school seniors who have submitted an RSVP may have an opportunity to receive a portfolio review.
* Transportation service between San Francisco and Oakland will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
CCA on the Road
Beginning in September CCA enrollment counselors will travel to more than 20 states, Canada, Turkey, India, and throughout Asia. During the fall season we will be hosting information nights, participating in National Portfolio Days, attending local and national college fairs, and visiting high schools.
Please see CCA Near You for event dates and times, as well as International Students to learn about our overseas recruitment efforts.
Getting to Know Us
CCA offers many opportunities to interact with current students and staff. Check out our student blogs, contact your enrollment counselor, or join us for one of our scheduled chats.
To better familiarize yourself with all that CCA offers, visit CCA at a Glance to take a virtual tour of each campus, learn about noteworthy alumni, and gain an overview of campus community, including our year-round special events.
Want to know more? The Enrollment Services Office sends monthly electronic newsletters. The newsletters provide prospective students who are currently in the admission process, or those who are researching colleges of art and design, with additional information about CCA, our alumni and students, and our processes—all conveniently delivered to your preferred email address.
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Priority Deadline
Spring 2009—October 1
Priority Deadline
Fall 2009—February 1
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