International & Exchange Students

International Student Residential Hall Move-In

Monday-Tuesday, August 20-21
11 a.m - 7 p.m.
Clifton Hall, Webster Hall & the California Street Residences,
Oakland campus

International Student Orientation

Wednesday-Friday, August 22-24
Oakland & San Francisco campuses

Welcome to California College of the Arts!

The purpose of international student orientation will to help you have a successful experience at CCA by being able to meet key faculty and staff who are here to support you. More importantly you will have an opportunity to connect with other students. Your participation in international student orientation will help you acclimate to life at CCA with greater ease.

International degree-seeking and exchange students are required to attend the international student orientation. International students then attend new student orientation together with all new first-year students, transfer and second-degree students, and graduate students.

All international students must attend the international student orientation. (Note: U.S. federal regulations require all students on F-1 or J-1 visas attend.) Be sure to bring your passport with visa, I-94 card, and I-20 or DS-2019.

Orientation provides specific information about F-1 and J-1 regulations, including on- and off-campus employment regulations, health insurance, counseling, academic advising, learning resources, campus technology, as well as additional resources for how to best adjust to life in the United States—particularly to CCA and the Bay Area.

Also, incoming international students will have an opportunity to participate in various cultural and social events throughout the academic year.

Details regarding this orientation will be emailed to international students directly from the International Student Affairs & Programs (ISAP) Office. If you have questions email isap@cca.edu.