CCAD College Preview program
Dive into art school life—and earn college credits
Three weeks. One transformative experience.
July 11–31, 2021
Information about College Preview 2022 coming soon.
If you’re a high school student in grades 10–12 considering a future in art and design, College Preview at Columbus College of Art & Design will make your decision clear—and earn you three college credits. You'll select a program and participate in classes, workshops, and activities taught by talented CCAD faculty.
In and out of the classroom, you'll have opportunities to meet and collaborate with other emerging artist and designers from all across the country. You'll live in one of our residence halls and experience campus and the Columbus community—just like a full-time student.
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Choose a program of focus or, if you can't decide, choose a multi-disciplinary track
Programs
Animation
Comics & Narrative Practice
Fashion Design
Fine Arts
Illustration
Minors
Advertising & Graphic Design
Animation
Comics & Narrative Practice
Film & Video
Illustration
Photography
Multi-disciplinary tracks
Can't choose just one program to focus on? Choose one of three multidisciplinary tracks. This will allow you to sample more disciplines.
Track 1
Advertising & Graphic Design, Film & Video, and Photography
Track 2
Contemporary Crafts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, and Interior Design
Track 3
Animation, Comics & Narrative Practice, and Illustration
Program dates & deadlines
Oct. 15—Registration opens
Jan. 15—Early bird registration deadline (save $250)
May 7—Scholarship application deadline
May 14—Scholarship decisions received
June 1—Registration due
June 11 — Tuition balance due
July 11— Move-in and mandatory orientation
July 31 — Commencement, exhibition, and move-out
Have a question? Email collegepreview@ccad.edu. Email is the best way to seek additional information about College Preview at this time.
Collaborative workshops
Collaborative Workshops are a big part of your CCAD College Preview experience. They give you a chance to work as a team on real-world art and design challenges leading toward a capstone presentation. All students participate in six collaborative workshops.
Program costs
The program fee of $3,450 covers three college credits, three weeks of on-campus residence, all meals and all required supplies. Some optional off-campus excursions may not be included in the tuition. Portfolio-based scholarships are available specific to each major.
Scholarships
CCAD offers merit- and need-based scholarships to help students finance their College Preview experience. To be considered for a scholarship, you will provide information that includes a personal statement, your high school and current GPA, a portfolio of three items, and a NACAC waiver form. Apply through this form by May 7, 2021.
Leisure time & evening events
Each day, you'll have studio time for homework or to explore the skills and techniques demonstrated in class. Evening and weekend plans may include CCAD faculty lectures, off-campus outings and film screenings. This is your chance to explore CCAD’s campus, get more time in the studio and build friendships with others in the program. Off-campus trips may include visits to:
- The Short North Arts District (including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams)
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- Columbus Museum of Art
- COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
Safety & security
We're here to ensure your safety while you're at CCAD. That's why residence hall advisors and campus security staff are available at all times. You’re simply expected to follow all campus housing regulations and our student code of conduct. After you register, you'll find the specific rules and regulations in the information packet mailed to you.
CCAD is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will follow guidelines set by the state of Ohio regarding COVID-19 prevention, which may impact plans for College Preview. We have numerous new health and safety protocols in place throughout campus, from adjusted classroom layouts to allow for social distancing to a mask requirement. Learn more about CCAD's response to COVID-19 here. Specific protocols for students attending College Preview will be shared later this spring.
Orientation
All residential programs begin with a mandatory orientation to get you settled into campus. Housing can be made available if you need to arrive before the first day.
College Preview refund and withdrawal policy
By registering for classes, you accept responsibility for paying for the entire session regardless of the method of payment and/or attendance in class. CCAD does not have an automatic withdrawal policy. Nonattendance does not constitute official withdrawal from one or more classes. To withdraw from a course and /or request a refund, you must a submit a withdrawal form. Tuition and fees are non-transferable.
Refunds are granted according to the following schedule:
Registration fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
A 100% refund of Tuition balance less $250 nonrefundable registration fee is eligible if withdrawn by June 10.
A 50% refund of Tuition balance less $250 nonrefundable registration fee is eligible if withdrawn by July 9 before 5 p.m.
No refunds thereafter
College Preview Withdrawal Form
CCAD's Title IX Coordinator and contact information can be found here.