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You've made the decision to attend college. Now comes your toughest choice, which college. If you're interested in attending a premier art and design school, the College for Creative Studies is just what you've been looking for. By preparing our students for the real world and challenging them to reach their fullest potential, our courses ensure success after graduation.

Whether you're looking to transfer from another college, start school for the first time, or return to school, your decision will affect the rest of your life. That's why we've created the easy steps of inquiring and applying to CCS.

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The College for Creative Studies admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Parents & Families

  1. Parent & Family Information
    1. Visit CCS
      1. Arranging a Stay
      2. Things to Do in Detroit
        1. Music & Film
        2. Museums / Galleries / Theater
        3. Sports & Outdoor Activities
        4. Dining
        5. Shopping
      3. Information Sessions
      4. National Portfolio Days
      5. College Fairs
      6. Seminars and Events
      7. Campus Information
      8. Safety & Security
      9. Housing Information
    2. Student Support and Services
      1. Student Success Center
    3. Family Newsletter
    4. FERPA
    5. Staying Connected
    6. Housing
      1. Housing Facts
      2. FAQs
      3. What to Bring
      4. Applying for Housing
      5. Off-campus Housing
    7. Finishing Up
    8. Getting Involved
      1. Parent/Group Volunteering
      2. Stay Connected
  2. Teacher & Counselor Information
    1. Admission Requirements
    2. Events for High School Educators
    3. Scholastic Art Awards
    4. SBCEUs
    5. Adult Courses
  3. Academics
    1. Advertising Design
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
      3. Advertising Design Advisory Board
    2. Art Education
      1. Faculty
    3. Crafts
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    4. Entertainment Arts
      (formerly Animation)
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    5. Fine Arts
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    6. Graphic Design
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    7. Illustration
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    8. Interior Design
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    9. Photography
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    10. Product Design
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    11. Transportation Design
      1. Recent News
      2. Faculty
    12. Foundation
      1. Faculty
    13. Liberal Arts
      1. Brewer-Smallenburg Scholarship
      2. Faculty
    14. Master of Fine Arts
    15. Pre-college Programs
      1. Summer Exploratory
      2. Summer Experience in Art & Design
    16. AICAD/Mobility
    17. Study Abroad
    18. Minors
    19. CCS Experience
    20. SB-CEU Courses
    21. Adult Courses
    22. Young Artist Courses
    23. Summer Guest Students
      1. Courses
      2. Cost
      3. Registration
  4. Admissions
    1. Applying for Admissions
      1. Portfolio Requirements
      2. Advanced Placement Credit
      3. Timeline
    2. Requirements for International Students
    3. Apply Now
    4. Already Applied
      1. Timeline
      2. FAQs
      3. Forms
      4. Moving In
      5. Map & Directions
    5. Already Admitted
      1. New Student Check-in
      2. English Placement Exercise (EPE)
      3. International Student Requirements
        1. Paying the SEVIS fee
      4. Student & Family Orientation
      5. Welcome Week
    6. Tuition & Fees
    7. Financial Aid
    8. International Student Services
    9. Advising & Registration
      1. College Catalogs
      2. Curriculum Guides
    10. Dual Enrollment
    11. Guests & Non-matriculated Students
    12. Articulation Agreements
    13. Equivalency Guides
    14. FAQs
  5. Student Life
    1. Student Activities
    2. Organizations
    3. Student Ombudsman
  6. Services & Resources
    1. Academic Resources
      1. Library
      2. Student Success Center
    2. Advising & Registration
    3. Career Services
      1. Recruiting
      2. Internships
        1. Intern Spotlight
          1. Intern Spotlight - 2006
        2. Notes from an Intern
      3. Intern Spotlight
      4. Notes from an Intern
      5. Resources
    4. Multicultural Affairs
    5. Students with Disabilities
    6. International Student Services
      1. Study Abroad
    7. Personal Counseling
    8. Supplies & Technology
      1. Internet & Email
    9. Community Resources
    10. Student Life Office
  7. Professional Development
    1. Certificate Programs
      1. Adfolio
      2. Digital Arts: Print Certificate
      3. Digital Arts: Web
    2. Diploma Programs
      1. Professional Automotive Modeling
      2. Residential Design
  8. Alumni Profiles
    1. Advertising & Print
    2. Business Owners
    3. Education
    4. Entertainment
    5. Fashion Design
    6. Freelance Design
    7. Gallery Artists
    8. Glass Artists
    9. Graphic Design
    10. Interior Design
    11. Jewelry Design
    12. Photography
    13. Product Design
    14. Technology
    15. Transportation Design

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