Coronavirus
Admissions and Incoming Student Information
College for Creative Studies is closely monitoring the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to its impact, CCS would like to communicate the following changes and accommodations to facilitate the admissions process and new opportunities for prospective and incoming students to connect virtually.
CCS President Don Tuski COVID-19 Address to Future Students and Families
CCS Security and Facilities COVID-19 Response
Admissions Updates
- Application deadlines
CCS is still accepting applications on a rolling basis. We still encourage students to apply as soon as possible for maximum consideration. - Receipt of transcripts
We realize that schools are closed in affected areas. All students are strongly encouraged to pull unofficial transcripts via their grade/course management system if they have access and to send documents by email to admissions@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or request digitally through Parchment, as soon as possible. If your school is managing electronic requests, please continue to make that request as well. - AP and IB Test Credit
CCS recognizes the achievements of students who have successfully completed tests such as the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. Our full IB and AP equivalency charts. - Pass/Fail Grades for Transfer
CCS accepts 'P' (Pass), 'NC' (No Credit) or 'CR' (Credit) courses for transfer. - English language tests for international students
Due to cancellations of TOEFL and IELTS tests, CCS has begun accepting the Duolingo English Test from applicants. - In-person events
In accordance with recommendations by the State of Michigan to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the CCS Office of Admissions is suspending all on-campus visits, tours, and information sessions through June 1, 2020. - Connect with CCS Virtually
Though our in-person events are suspended, CCS has a number of great opportunities to connect with you virtually:
Virtual Events
Informal Portfolio Review
Campus Tours
CCS Connect on Instagram
CCS Admissions on Instagram
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram - Deposit deadline
Students planning to attend starting fall 2020 are recommended to submit their deposit by May 1. In light of challenges students and families may currently be facing, any student who has specific concerns about this deadline should reach out to their admissions counselor and discuss an extension.
For general details regarding the admissions process and requirements, please select your degree level of interest:
Incoming Student Updates
Connect with CCS
There is nothing like experiencing all that CCS has to offer by touring our state of the art facilities, meeting with faculty and our dedicated admissions and student support team and connecting with your future classmates in-person. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the importance of the health, wellness and safety of the CCS community, including all future students and their families, we have moved all of our admissions and enrollment related events online. Here are some great ways to connect with CCS from anywhere:
Couch Conversations
Open House Presentations
Instagram Live
Campus Tour
Be SOCIAL with your new classmates in the CCS Class of 2024 Facebook page and by tagging your Instagram photos with #IGotIntoCCS.
Visit the Incoming Students page for information regarding Housing and New Student Orientation. If you have any questions about the next steps of the admissions process, please reach out to your admissions counselor. Information on how to reach us remotely is available at Contact Us.
Don’t forget to check your email and portal to learn more about your program and get updates about exciting new ways to connect with us in the future.
We look forward to meeting with you and your family virtually and in-person in the fall!
The health, safety and well-being of our applicants and their families is extremely important to us. We encourage prospective, current and admitted applicants to contact the Office of Admissions, admissions@collegeforcreativestudie.edu with any questions or concerns about the admissions process.
For the latest information on College for Creative Studies' response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Coronavirus page.