Admitted Graduates

Congratulations on Your Acceptance to CCA!

We are thrilled you have been admitted to CCA's graduate program and look forward to welcoming you to our esteemed community this fall.

The 2012–2013 Graduate Enrollment and Registration Guide will be available to download starting May 1st. The Guide addresses the following:

• Registration checklist
• Money matters
• Registration & orientation
• Housing
• Travel between campuses
• Studio & library facilities
• Educational technology resources
• Disability & access services
• Career Services
• International students
• Health insurance
• On-campus opportunities
• Academic calendar
• CCA quick links
• Bay Area Art & Culture Venues

Next Steps

Upon receiving an official offer of admission from CCA, students often experience excitement as well as feelings of anticipation, which are often accompanied by a number of questions regarding the enrollment process.

Review the following steps to put your mind at ease:

Download the Graduate Enrollment and Registration Guide

Step 1: The Guide contains information materials that address a wide range of topics such as CCA resources and services, registration and billing forms as well as a schedule of upcoming events to which you are cordially invited.

Financial aid

Step 2: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have applied for financial assistance, you will receive an award letter. All questions regarding your aid award should be directed to CCA's Financial Aid Office by calling 415.703.9528 or emailing finaid@cca.edu.

Please carefully read the entire letter. If you have no additional questions, return the enclosed page that indicates your acceptance of the financial aid offer, including any outstanding documents.

International students are ineligible for need-based financial aid. For information pertaining to non-CCA financial aid resources, see Funding Your Education.

Confirm your attendance

Step 3: You will receive an Intent to Enroll form with your offer of admission. Please complete and return this form, along with the nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit, no later than the date indicated on the acceptance letter to secure your placement in the incoming class.

Set up your CCA email account

Step 4: Twenty-four hours following the processing of your $300 enrollment deposit, you will receive 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: Deposits received after the indicated date could adversely affect your placement in the program, as spaces are in high demand.)

I-20/visa procedures

Step 5: For accepted international applicants to obtain a student visa (international students only) you must submit an I-20 request form and a bank statement that documents you have access to at least $42,000 in order to meet your educational costs.

For additional information regarding how to obtain a student visa, see International Applicants. International students should also feel free to address any questions directly to Assistant Director of International Admissions Shiraz Chavan at schavan@cca.edu.

Housing

Step 6: We recognize the transition to graduate school is a significant undertaking. Where you will live often is a basic yet essential first consideration for new students. See Housing for more information regarding housing options (including off-campus housing).

Register for courses

Step 7: Once you submit the Intent to Enroll form and enrollment deposit, you need to review the Graduate Enrollment and Registration Guide (available April 15). The Guide contains instructions for fall 2011 course registration that begins in June and is coordinated through the Graduate Admissions Office in conjunction with the individual graduate program offices.

Please contact the appropriate program manager or coordinator if you have questions:

• Architecture: Thomas Landry, 415.551.9245 or tlandry@cca.edu
• Curatorial Practice: Sue Ellen Stone, 415.551.9239 or sstone@cca.edu
• Design: Estee Stevens, 415.551.9352 or estevens@cca.edu
• Fine Arts: Chrissie Bradley, 415.551.9214 or cbradley@cca.edu
• MBA in Design: Nathalie Blavin-Kakone, designmba@cca.edu
• Visual & Critical Studies: Kate Moore, 415.551.9251 or kmoore@cca.edu
• Writing: Teresa Walsh, 415.551.9237 or twalsh@cca.edu

Graduate student orientation

Step 8: Before the start of the fall semester CCA conducts a two-day orientation to familiarize new graduate students with the college, its programs, and campus resources. You will meet other students, faculty, and staff who will become an important part of your graduate experience. Plan accordingly to arrive in the Bay Area in time to participate.

Graduate student orientation: Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Orientation packets will be available to download in July. To review the materials online, including new information and current orientation schedules, see Orientation.

All international graduate students must also attend the international & exchange student orientation, which will focus on immigration regulations and resources for adjusting to life in the United States.

See also International Student Affairs & Programs for more information.

Don't be a stranger or let your questions linger!

Step 9: For questions about CCA or its enrollment process, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at 415.703.9523 or graduateprograms@cca.edu.

Once again, congratulations on your acceptance to CCA's graduate program. We look forward to seeing you at CCA in August!

Admissions Office Locations

San Francisco campus
80 Carolina Street, second floor

Oakland campus
Irwin Student Center

800.447.1ART
graduateprograms@cca.edu