How to Apply

• Applications for CCAD’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (undergraduate) program may be submitted up to one year in advance of the expected semester of entry. Students can apply for entry to the fall (August) or spring (January) semesters. Outlined in the sections below are the application requirements you will need to complete for the undergraduate program.
• All admitted students are automatically considered for institutional scholarships. These funds are limited and are awarded to the earliest qualifiers based on materials submitted for review.
• CCAD's Master of Fine Arts (graduate) program accepts applications for the fall (August) semester only. If you are a college graduate and are interested in the graduate program, please visit the MFA Application Requirements Page.

Important Dates & Deadlines

For Fall Entry 2013

• Early Action Application Deadline: Dec. 1, 2012
  
  • For students who want to be considered for our highest scholarship programs
• Priority Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013
  
  • For students who want to be considered for our priority scholarship programs
  • For students who want to ensure full consideration for financial aid
• Final Transfer & International Student Application Deadline: Aug. 1, 2013
  • Applicants may still be considered for scholarships
• Final Domestic Freshman Application Deadline: Aug. 1, 2013
  • Applicants may still be considered for scholarships
• Fall Semester Classes Start: Aug. 26, 2013

Requirements to Apply for the Undergraduate Program:

All Applicants
All applicants must start by completing the online application at ccad.slideroom.com (current version of Adobe Flash required).

To complete the online portion of the application, all applicants need to submit:

• Portfolio of 10-20 examples of your strongest work—Questions about developing your portfolio? Check out our Portfolio Development page.
• Request for letters of recommendation—We require at least one letter of recommendation from an art instructor, guidance counselor, professional artist, or employer who can speak to your abilities and talents. You will need contact information (full name, email address, title, and mailing address) for each person from whom you will request a letter of recommendation.
• Personal statement—Submit a personal statement of no less than 500 words explaining your artistic, academic, and career goals, and why you wish to pursue an education at CCAD. It is recommended that you type your personal statement in a separate document prior to starting the online application.
• Application fee—$30 application fee is required to submit your application.

Additional materials will need to be gathered and submitted to CCAD via mail (see mailing address below). Scroll down for details for freshmen, international, and transfer students.

Freshman Applicants (U.S. citizens)

• Current high school transcript(s) or GED certificate—Ask your counselor, or other school official, to submit your official high school transcript (grades 9–12). If you have coursework from another high school not reported on your current transcript, request to have that transcript sent to CCAD.
• College transcript(s), if applicable—If you have received college credit as a high school student, you must request that an official transcript be sent to CCAD, directly, from each college you attended.
• ACT or SAT standardized college entrance exam scores—Sent to CCAD directly from the testing agency unless the scores can be found on your official high school transcript sent from your high school.
• Final HS Transcript(s)—Following graduation from high school, you will need to submit an official transcript that reflects final grades.
• AP/IB Test Scores—If you are a high school student and have taken advanced-placement coursework or participated in an IB program, you will need to request official test scores to receive transfer credit.

Freshmen Applicants (International)

• Current high school transcript(s) or GED certificate— Ask a school official to submit your official high school transcript (grades 9–12). If you have coursework from another high school not reported on your current transcript, request to have that transcript sent to CCAD.
• College transcript(s), if applicable—If you have received college credit as a high school student, you must request that an official transcript be sent to CCAD, directly, from each college you attended.
• TOEFL/IELTS Test Scores—Proof of English proficiency is required. Students from countries where English is not the only official language must meet the minimum required score on any one of the following. Proof of these scores must be sent to CCAD directly from the testing agency.
  • TOEFL: iBT 61
  • IELTS: 6.0
• Final HS and/or College Transcript(s)—Following graduation from high school or your last term at an institution, you will need to submit an official transcript that reflects final grades.

Note: If you are admitted to CCAD, you will be required to provide proof of finances sufficient to support your studies.

See the International Student FAQ page for details on additional international student requirements.

Transfer Applicants (U.S. citizens)
OPTIONAL ADDITION TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION: Resume, CV or, Bio or other documents may be uploaded to be reviewed with your application.

• College Transcript(s)—Request that an official transcript be sent, directly to CCAD, from each college that you previously attended.
• High School Transcript(s) or GED certificate, if applicable—This is only required if you have completed less than 45 units of college credit.
• AP/IB Test Scores—If you have taken Advanced placement coursework or participated in an IB program, you will need to request official test scores to receive transfer credit.
• Final Transcript(s)—If you are currently enrolled in college-level coursework, you will need to submit an official transcript that reflects your final grades.

Additional Information: Transfer students should review the Transfer Student FAQ for more information.

Transfer Applicants (International)

• College Transcript(s)—Request that an official transcript be sent, directly to CCAD, from each college that you previously attended.
• High School Transcript or GED certificate, if applicable—This is only required if you have completed less than 45 units of college credit.
• TOEFL/IELTS Test Scores—Proof of English proficiency is required. Students from countries where English is not the only official language must meet the minimum required score on any one of the following. Proof of these scores must be sent to CCAD directly from the testing agency.
  • TOEFL: iBT 61
  • IELTS: 6.0
• Final Transcript(s)—If you are currently enrolled in college-level coursework, you will need to submit an official transcript that reflects your final grades.

CCAD Test Codes
You will need the following codes when requesting scores are sent to CCAD:

• ACT—3281
• SAT/PROFILE/TOEFL—1085

Mailing Address
Materials mailed to CCAD's Admissions Office must have your full name and date of birth listed and should be addressed to:

Columbus College of Art & Design
Admissions Office
60 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Call Us if You Need Help or Have Questions
The Admissions Office is here to help you join the CCAD community. For assistance in completing your application and assembling your portfolio, please contact us.

Application Checklists
Download and print the below checklists to help stay on top of your CCAD application process.

• Freshman Applicant Checklist (pdf)
• Transfer Applicant Checklist (pdf)
• International Applicant Checklist (pdf)

Admissions Contact:
email I admissions AT ccad DOT edu l 614.222.3261 I toll free 877.997.CCAD (2223)

Disclaimer: CCAD reserves the right to reject an application, to rescind an offer of admission, or revoke the admission of any person for any reason not contrary to law.