California College of the Arts

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Graduate Divisions
Architecture
Curatorial Practice
Design
Fine Arts
MBA in Design Strategy
Visual and Critical Studies
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Screen last updated on: November 11, 2008
DIVISION/COLLEGE OFFICE
Dean: Ted Purves,
Chair
Contacting the office: 800-447-1278
415-703-9539 (fax)
graduateprograms@cca.edu

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree is required for admission: yes
Standardized exam and other general requirements:
Exam/Other RequirementRequiredRecommended
TranscriptsX 
Admissions interviewX 
Admissions essayX 
Letter(s) of recommendation (2 total)X 
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • portfolio required of art program applicants
Full-time enrollment is: required

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application dates for fall term: Priority filing date: January 15
Final filing date: January 15
There is an application fee: yes
Application fee: $50, nonrefundable
Notification of admission: notification begins March 15
Acceptance of admission: must accept offer by May 1

TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION
Transfer students are accepted into this program: no

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION
International student contact: Peter Hendricks,
Director of International Student Affairs & Progra
International student contact's telephone: 415-551-9284
Admission requirements for international applicants:
International applicants must fulfill all admission requirements that U.S. students have. If English is not a native language to the applicant, a minimum TOEFL ibt score of 100 is required.
Other requirements for international applicants:
  • financial statement
Application deadlines for international applicants: Fall: January 15

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The financial aid information below is valid for the 2008-09 academic year.

Division/College financial aid is available to graduate students: yes
Division/College financial aid application is required: yes
Financial aid contact: Financial Aid Office
415-703-9528
415-703-9261 (fax)
finaid@cca.edu
Application deadlines: applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Notification of awards: notification is on a rolling basis
Types of division/college financial aid available:
  • scholarships
  • loans
  • graduate assistantships
  • institutional work study
  • grants
  • Federal Work Study

SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Special programs offered:
  • dual degrees

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Thesis is required in all programs: yes
Final written or oral exam is required in all programs: yes



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