Applying to CCA graduate programs is competitive and requires advanced preparation in order to submit a successful application. Our distinguished faculty chooses applicants who demonstrate strong potential as they shape a dynamic interdisciplinary class.

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Late applications are being reviewed for all graduate programs.

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(Contact Director of Graduate Admission Noel Dahl at ndahl@cca.edu for more information about submitting a late application.)

How to Apply

Each graduate program has its own application process (instructions are posted at the program's How to Apply page). It's essential to submit materials and content that best illustrate your candidacy to our faculty.

• Master of Architecture (MArch)
• Master of Advanced Architecture Design (MAAD)
• Master of Architecture in Urban Design and Landscape (MAUDL)
• Curatorial Practice (MA)
• Design (MFA)
• Fine Arts (MFA)
• MBA in Design Strategy
• MFA in Comics
• MFA in Film
• Visual and Critical Studies (MA)
• Writing (MFA)

Get to Know Us

All our graduate programs feature exciting and thought-provoking lectures and special events throughout the year. We also offer daily campus tours. Come visit the San Francisco campus and take advantage of as many events as possible.

See the Office of Admission event calendar listings in the right-hand column for upcoming lectures and campus tours.

Virtual Information Sessions

Throughout the spring semester, the college offers virtual information sessions. (We use WebEx for our virtual sessions.) To sign up, see the Office of Admission event calendar for an upcoming session, or email ndahl@cca.edu.

Questions? Email graduateprograms@cca.edu.

Graduate Program Videos

Graduate Program in Fine Arts
MFA Program in Writing
MBA in Design Strategy