Advising & Registration

Make an Appointment

Information packets that provides complete fall 2008 semester registration details were mailed to CCA admitted undergraduate students May 1, 2008. Please review the information carefully and take advantage of CCA's advice and registration appointments.

If you did not receive an information packet, use the contact information below to confirm your mailing address and schedule a reshipment.

Phone and in-person priority registration appointments are available from June 2 to July 11. Incoming students may also make an appointment to discuss particular course selections with an enrollment advisor.

(Note: incoming students must have paid their $265 enrollment deposit to schedule an appointment.)

Half-hour appointments are available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (PST). Please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 800.447.1278 or 415.703.9523 to speak with an enrollment staff member to schedule an appointment.

Alternatively, students who are unable to accommodate the above schedule can register for classes during CCA's fall 2008 New Student Orientation.

Prepare for Registration

To prepare for your registration appointment, log into the WebAdvisor database to review the online class schedule. Select "Search Course Schedule" located in the bottom left-hand corner.

Now select "fall 2008" as your term. From the "Subject" column select the courses you wish to view. Select "First Year" as your Course Level. You may use the "sections meeting after/ending before" or the day-of-the-week options to filter the course options.

Students average 15 credits per semester. A balance between studio classes and academic courses is necessary, so no more than three studio classes may be taken in one semester. Your enrollment advisor will assist in determining your schedule.

A standard first-semester schedule combines:

2 Core Studio classes: Drawing 1, 2D: Visual Dynamics, 3D: Visual Dynamics, or 4D: Visual Dynamics
1 Writing and Literature class: Writing Skills Workshop, English 1, or English 2
1 Visual Studies class: Intro to the Arts
1 introductory studio elective

A Two-Campus College

The majority of First Year Program classes are taught on the Oakland campus; however, CCA is a two-campus college community, and traveling between the Oakland and San Francisco campuses may be necessary depending on your course selections.

As you review your schedule online, please note the class location (under "Campus") and plan accordingly. Please visit Inter-Campus Transportation for information about local transportation options.

English Placement Exam

Students take CCA's English Placement Exam at Orientation to be placed in an appropriate English course:

English Placement Exam date: Monday, August 25, 2008

Students who have yet to complete the equivalent of CCA's English 1 with a grade of C or better are required to take the English Placement Exam—unless you submitted SAT, ACT, or AP scores that meet the requirements listed below.

If you have not submitted official test scores at the time of registration, you will be placed in an English placeholder class, which reserves a place in your schedule for the English class that best matches your needs based on the English Placement Exam.

Advanced Placement in Studio Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) submission deadline: August 1, 2008

First-year students who have completed AP Drawing and received a score of 3 or higher will receive 3 units of credit for Drawing 1. Students must submit to CCA their official AP scores by August 1, 2008.

First-year students who have completed AP Studio and received a score of 3 or higher will receive 3 units of studio elective credit. Students must submit to CCA their official AP scores by August 1, 2008.

First-year students who have completed extensive college-level studio coursework (i.e., art magnet curriculum, precollege coursework for which you earned an A, community college coursework, or AP Studio with a score of 4 or higher) may be eligible to waive one of the four required Core Studio classes by portfolio review.

Portfolio reviews will be available during New Student Orientation week. Be sure to take with you your most current work.

Fall 2008 Payment

Student Accounts Billing Worksheet and first payment deadline: July 15, 2008

Complete the Student Accounts Billing Worksheet and submit your first payment by July 15, 2008. Missing this deadline could result in being dropped from your classes.

The Student Accounts Billing Worksheet is used to determine your payment amounts and dates. Refer to the worksheet instructions in your May registration packet to determine your financial obligation and payment schedule.

Financial Aid recipients should use their Financial Aid Award Letter to complete this form.

If you have questions regarding your worksheet or payment, please contact Student Accounts at 510.594.3646 or 510.594.3703 or at studentsaccounts@cca.edu. For additional questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 510.594.3792 or finaid@cca.edu.

Transfer & Second-Degree
Student Orientation

Transfer & Second-Degree Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Orientation is a comprehensive and personal introduction to CCA. Attendance is mandatory at the Transfer & Second-Degree Student Orientation workshops and programs. Plan to be on campus all day on Tuesday, August 26. Use this time to meet other students and faculty and staff members who will play important roles in your college experience.

For more information, review the Orientation packet sent out in July. Also frequent the CCA website for updated information, including Orientation schedules.

Continuing students are not required to attend fall Orientation, yet are welcome to take advantage of advising and portfolio review opportunities in order to prepare.

International Students

International & Exchange Student Orientation: Friday, August 22, 2008

All international and nondegree exchange students are required by law to attend two orientations: the International & Exchange Student Orientation; and the appropriate New Student Orientation.

Important Orientation Dates

First-year international students need to attend the First Year Student Orientation: Wednesday–Friday, August 27–29.
Transfer international students and exchange students need to attend the Transfer & 2nd Degree Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 26.
Graduate international students need to attend the Graduate Student Orientation: Tuesday–Wednesday, August 26–27.

Registration Packets

Academic Calendar

For other important dates in the academic year, see the Academic Calendar.