Alumni
Stay connected with CCAD.
Your connection to CCAD doesn't end at graduation. As part of a lifelong network of artists and designers, you continue to shape what's next. Whether you're reconnecting with fellow alumni, mentoring students, or exploring new professional opportunities, you have plenty of ways to get involved.
ALUMNI BENEFITS
Being a CCAD alum gives you lifelong access to important resources and opportunities.
Our career services team doesn’t just help current students; they’re also here for you whenever you need assistance, whether you’re in a career transition or relocating and searching for opportunities in a new city. Submit your information to connect with us, or email us at [email protected] to:
- Activate your alumni Handshake account, which enables job searching and appointment scheduling
- Sign up for the freelance bulletin board
- Gain access to the Creative Careers & Collaboration online resources library
Save 10% on all Columbus College of Art & Design Youth & Community Learning classes, including weekend classes, evening classes, and professional workshops. Email [email protected] for your promo code.
As a CCAD alum, you can check out up to five books, DVDs, circulating magazines, or other eligible items at a time from Packard Library; you also have borrowing privileges through OhioLINK.
Our financial aid office is available to assist you with any questions related to student loan repayment. To get help, email [email protected].
Apply to be part of our annual Art Fair & Marketplace; email [email protected] for details.
STAY CONNECTED WITH CCAD
Meaningful touchpoints that keep you linked to CCAD and its creative community.
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Attend a CCAD Event
Reconnect with the creative pulse of CCAD at events like Chroma, Fashion Show, and more happening throughout the year.
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Hire Our Students
Invest in your organization's future by hiring talented CCAD artists and designers. Invest in theirs by providing internship opportunities.
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Give to Scholarships
Make a quality art and design education possible for students by contributing to our scholarship funds.
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Update Your Info
Let us know if your address, number, or email has changed. Keeping your info current ensures you stay plugged into CCAD’s evolving creative community and the opportunities it opens.
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Share Your Story
Share what’s new in your life and career so we can celebrate your growth and keep you connected to the CCAD network.
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Subscribe to the Alumni Newsletter
We want to stay in touch! Sign up to receive updates about the CCAD community, including campus news and upcoming events.
Alumni FAQ
Answers to the questions alumni ask most.
You may order official transcripts (or a replacement diploma) from our Office of Student Records. This process is completed online through Parchment, and transcripts will be delivered by USPS.
For additional assistance, email [email protected].
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A Columbus College of Art & Design alumnus is defined as:
- an individual who has earned a CCAD degree
- an individual who attended CCAD for at least two years and left in good standing
- an individual who attended CCAD before the college received accreditation
Still have questions? Send us an email at [email protected] or call 614-222-3243.
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