Admitted Undergraduates

Congratulations on Your Acceptance!

As an accepted CCA student to the fall or spring entering class, you've come to the right place to find out about the next steps. Here you'll find information regarding applying for campus housing, advising and registration, computer services, and more.

We are thrilled to be able to offer you admission to the college and look forward to welcoming you in person.

Download the Undergraduate Enrollment Guide

Download the current Undergraduate Enrollment Guide (PDF) for answers to common questions undergraduates have regarding:

• Money Matters
• Housing
• Career Services
• Educational Tech. Services
• International Students
• Academic Advising
• English Placement Exam
• Registering for Courses
• Travel Between Campuses
• Health Insurance
• Disability & Access Services
• Orientation
• Academic Calendar
• CCA Office Directory

What's Next . . .

(Applies to fall 2011 / spring 2012 only)

Once students receive their offer for admission and admit packet, they are often overcome with both excitement and some trepidation about the enrollment process. Let us help in setting your mind at ease with a few easy steps to get you started toward becoming a member of the CCA community.

1. Review the letter and packet you received from the Enrollment Services Office.

2. Open or download the Enrollment Guide. Details regarding housing, registration, financial aid, student accounts, tuition and fees, international student visas, health insurance, orientation, academic calendar, and collegewide contact information are all included in this convenient one-stop-shop resource.

3. Financial aid. If you have applied for aid, or met the priority deadlines for fall applicants, an aid award will follow shortly after your offer of admission. If you have questions regarding your aid award, see Financial Aid.

International students are not eligible for need-based financial aid; for information about outside resources see Funding Your Education.

After you have reviewed your award, please return the enclosed page indicating your acceptance of the aid offer, along with any outstanding documents.

4. Confirm your attendance. The second half of your admit letter includes a perforated form that you must complete and return by May 1, or within two weeks of your admission offer, whichever is later. Remember to include your nonrefundable $265 enrollment deposit ($115 registration fees; $150 enrollment).

5. Set up your CCA email account. 24 hours following the processing of your $265 enrollment deposit, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to establish your new email account and password. Use the New Student Account Activation link within the CCA Webmail system to set up your account. Once activated, you'll immediately be able to send and receive email. You'll also be able to access your online student records and apply for housing through WebAdvisor. (Note: WebAdvisor requires a different login procedure from that used in the application process.)

6. Complete the online housing application. Visit your new WebAdvisor account and select "Residential Life" found within the "Students" tab. Within Residential Life find and select "Housing Application". When you reach the confirmation page, print the page and mail this document with your $750 deposit.

7. Participate in early registration. Early registration is offered June 1–July 1 with a final registration opportunity taking place during the New Student Orientation. First year students will register online, and new transfer and second degree students may make phone or in person registration appointments. Notification of the registration process will be emailed to all deposited students in May. To make a registration appointment, call Enrollment Services at 800.447.1278 or 415.703.9523.

8. Attend New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is a comprehensive and personal introduction to California College of the Arts, where you will meet other students, faculty, and staff who will become an important part of your college experience. Your participation at orientation is required.

Entering in fall 2011

August 22–23: Residence halls and apartments open for international students
August 24–26: International and exchange student orientation
August 28: Residence halls and apartments open
August 29: Parent and family orientation
August 30–31: Transfer and second-degree student orientation*
August 31–September 2: First-year student orientation

Entering spring 2012

January 11: International and exchange student orientation
January 11: Residence halls and apartments open
January 12–13: First-year student orientation
January 12–13: Transfer and second-degree student orientation

International Students

Obtain your I-20 and F-1 Visa (international students only). International students must obtain a student F-1 visa. Begin this process by submitting an I-20 Request Form and a bank statement showing you have access to at least $58,950 to meet your educational costs for the year.

Download the I-20 Request Form now.

For more information on any of the items included on this page, download and review the Enrollment Guide.