Transferring to CCAD

YOUR WORK. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR NEXT STEP.
You’ve already begun your creative journey. But maybe your current school isn’t cutting it. If your goals—and your art—have evolved, consider transferring to CCAD. At Columbus College of Art & Design, you’ll find the community, resources, and opportunities to take your work to the next level.
WHY TRANSFER TO CCAD?
Sharpen your skills with best-in-class technology and tools, learn from expert faculty, and gain real-world experience, all while preparing to launch (or relaunch) your creative career.
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Career Acceleration
Build a portfolio that gets noticed and join an industry connected creative network.
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Increase Your Earnings Potential
On average, bachelor's degree holders earn 31% more in their lifetimes than those with associate's degrees alone*.
*Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
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Seamless Transition
A simple credit transfer process and a dedicated transfer advisor will help you every step of the way.
How do I transfer colleges?
CCAD Offers a Simple, Supportive Transfer Process
Transferring schools can feel daunting—but not here. Our dedicated transfer admissions counselor will walk you through the process, help you evaluate your credits, and get you on track toward your BFA. We’re here to make the move smooth and straightforward.
Which schools have easy transfer processes with CCAD?
CCAD has articulation agreements with these community colleges, making it easier to transfer credits.
- Animation (transfer with AAS Interactive Media -- Video Game Art & Animation)
- Comics & Narrative Practice (transfer with AAS Interactive Media -- Video Game Art & Animation)
- Fine Arts (transfer with AAS Studio Art)
- Game Art & Design (transfer with AAS Interactive Media -- Video Game Art & Animation)
- Graphic Design (transfer with AAS Digital Design & Graphics)
- Illustration (transfer with AAS Studio Art)
- Interior Architecture & Design (transfer with AAS Architecture)
- Film & Video (transfer with AAB -- Film & Media Arts)
- Graphic Design (transfer with AAB -- Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design)
- Illustration (transfer with AAB -- Visual Communication Design, Illustration)
- Interior Architecture & Design (transfer with AAB, Interior Design)
- Fashion Design (transfer with AAS, Fashion Design and Retail Merchandising)
- Animation
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Graphic Design
- Fine Arts (transfer with AA in Art)
- Graphic Design (transfer with AAS in Visual Communications)
- Interior Architecture & Design (transfer with AAS in Interior Design)
Don’t see your school listed?
Get in touch with a counselor in our admissions office to discuss your credits and how CCAD can help you reach your creative career goals – [email protected] or 614.222.3261.