Incoming Students
Welcome!
We are very excited to have you join our community of creative innovators and makers. Choosing to attend CCS will be one of the biggest and best decisions of your life! Below you will find all of the information you will need as you transition into your life at CCS.
Enrollment Deposit
Incoming undergraduate and graduate students must pay a $250 non-refundable Enrollment Deposit to confirm their intent to enroll.
- Use your login IDs and password (found on your admission decision letters and in the Student Portal on the Next Steps tab.)
- International students can also submit the enrollment deposit in their home currency by bank/credit card or bank transfer via FlyWire.
- Enrollment deposit deadline is May 1 or as soon as you make the choice to attend CCS.
Official Transcripts
All incoming students must submit their final, official transcript prior to the start of their first semester.
Undergraduate (BFA)
High School and Transfer Students
Request official transcripts from your school through Parchment. Transcripts can also be sent to admissions@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.
International Students
Final/official secondary transcripts or the equivalent exam must be translated into English via a professional translation service prior to submitting. Include all pages and a graduation certificate or statement and send to:
College for Creative Studies
Office of Admissions- International
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
Graduate (MFA)
Transcripts must list the degree/diploma type and date and year of graduation. If it does not, a copy your diploma will be required to confirm completion of your undergraduate degree. International transcripts and documentation must be translated to English.
Please send official documents to the below address:
College for Creative Studies
Office of Admissions- Graduate
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
Orientation
New Student Orientation occurs in the Fall and Winter depending on your admission date and is required for all new undergraduate, graduate, international and transfer students.
Housing
Choose to live in the Art Centre Building, Taubman Center or in the city of Detroit. Apply for housing, grab a meal plan, learn what to bring, and find move in dates on our Housing page.
Laptop Requirements & Recommendations
Communication Design, Advertising Design and all graduate students will be required to own or purchase a laptop computer. CCS also provides recommendations for departments without requirements, as well as laptop support. Check out the Laptop Requirements & Recommendations.
Visa Application Info
Let the International Student Services Office (ISSO) help you through the process of obtaining a Visa and provide additional resources on immigration and employment. Visit Visa and Immigration for more information.