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Why choose California College of the Arts?

California College of the Arts educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and critical study of art, architecture, design, and writing.

Why choose CCA College?

Benefitting from its San Francisco Bay Area location, the college prepares students for lifelong creative work by cultivating innovation, community engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Home - CCA Portal Dashboard Thriving Browse Thriving Reframe: A Safe Return to CCA

What are the resources for the CCA community?

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Where are CCA campuses located?

Privacy Policy Suggestions CCA campuses are located in Huichin and Yelamu, also known as Oakland and San Francisco, on the unceded territories of Chochenyo and Ramaytush Ohlone peoples. Learn More © 2022 California College of the Arts, unless otherwise noted

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How to contact CCA admissions?

For general information about CCA, you can also call the admissions office at +1 800-447-1ART, text the admissions office at +1 415-610-7004, or send an email to admissions@cca.edu. Connect with a counselor.

Does CCA have rolling admissions?

CCA practices rolling admissions, which means applications can be submitted for review after the priority deadlines listed below; however, if you wish to be considered for merit and diversity scholarships, you should apply by the priority deadline appropriate to you.

Does CCA require GRE scores?

Please note: There is no separate scholarship application, and CCA does not require GRE scores. Applications submitted by the graduate priority deadline will be given consideration for institutional merit scholarships as well as priority processing for application reviews with faculty.

Fall 2021 Policy Changes and Updates

Find information for students on policy, process, and deadline changes for the fall 2021 term.

Getting Started

Find initial steps students can take to prepare for online instruction and online appointments with CCA staff.

Online Services

During this period of online learning, students can continue to access offices and services remotely. Find information and tools here.

Student Making and Technology Support

The Help Desk, Libraries, Academic Computing & Instructional Fabrication teams are offering an integrated, holistic approach to virtual student support for the Fall semester.

Summer 2021 Online Learning FAQ

Access information about Summer 2021 courses at CCA: course delivery, sources of support, etc.

Online Learning Technologies

Find online learning tools and resources for students, relevant guide documents on getting started, and steps for how to get further help.

Policy and Update Archive

This page houses links to policies, updates, and FAQs from past terms for reference only; they are not applicable beyond the semester in which they were published.

What is a CCA?

CCA is a private, nonprofit institution that relies on tuition revenue to provide a unique arts education to students from all around the world. And because we’re committed to making an arts education more accessible, a significant portion of CCA’s operating budget is allocated to scholarships that assist students’ financial needs.

How much of your tuition is covered by CCA?

When you combine CCA scholarships with Cal Grants and federal grants you may receive up to 85% of your tuition covered each year depending on your (and your family’s) financial circumstances.

Does CCA cover tuition?

While CCA works hard to keep your tuition low, some additional fees are necessary to cover the costs of college-wide services used by all students, such as facilities upkeep, library materials, unlimited access to Adobe Creative Cloud, and shuttle services between campuses.