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Application Instructions Freshman Applicants Prospective students must demonstrate commitment, maturity and a readiness to work and grow in an educationally creative environment. Completed application. Official high school transcript with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Applicants having earned a GED must submit official results of the test scores. (A minimum of a 45 composite is required.) ACT or SAT scores indicating potential to succeed at the college level. (If GED is submitted, SAT or ACT are not required.) Minimum 10-piece portfolio. Slides preferred. Students submitting actual portfolios may mail them in or drop them off at the Office of Admissions between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Personal interviews are available. Applicants who are unable to meet these requirements are encouraged to complete one full-time semester or quarter (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) in a general liberal arts program at an accredited college and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average prior to seeking admission. A minimum of 6 of the 12 credits must be in academic subjects. Occasionally, students are considered for admission on a conditional basis after an interview and careful review of the portfolio and academic information. Transfer Applicants Completed application. Official high school or GED transcript. Official college transcript(s). Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 college grade point average or meet the high school GPA requirements stated above. Portfolio of 10-20 pieces, depending on the number of college studio art classes completed. Include pieces reflecting your highest college-level studio work (if applicable). Studio transfer credit will be determined during the departmental portfolio review, based on the course work and skill levels reflected in the overall portfolio. Personal interviews are available. Your file is evaluated for Foundation, Liberal Arts, studio and elective transfer credit. Acceptance of studio transfer credit and placement within the CCS studio curriculum are based on a review of the portfolio and college transcript(s). Studio credit evaluations are conducted by department chairpersons. Transfer credit is not granted for any subject in which less than a C (2.0) has been earned. Students may transfer in at freshman, sophomore or junior status. More details concerning transfer policies are available through the Office of Admissions. International Applicants Freshman or transfer student applicant requirements apply, except for the ACT/SAT requirement. Each transcript must be translated into English and must include the school's grading scale so that we may convert your academic class grades. Please submit descriptions of your studies in each university studio class so that we can determine their eligibility for transfer. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum composite score of 527 on the paper based test or a 197 on the computer-based test. Official certification from a financial institution documenting funds to cover one year's tuition and expenses ($30,750). I-20s are issued after all requirements are met. The Portfolio An acceptable portfolio is one that exhibits technical and conceptual preparation for college-level work at CCS. All portfolios must include a minimum of 10 pieces; at least five of those pieces must be from direct observation. The remainder can represent your selected major or areas of strength. Draw from observation of objects, scenes, and people as well as from your imagination. Include good descriptive or representational drawing. Include accurate line drawings and good examples of fully rendered compositions using a complete range of light, middle and dark values. If possible, include figure drawing or partial figure drawing (hands, feet, etc.), or portraiture. Be original. We would like to see work that expresses your ideas and feelings about a subject. Consider the entire picture surface; try not to isolate one object in the center of the page. Edit your work. Quality is more important than quantity -- 10 great pieces are better than 20 that are inconsistent. Your recent work is usually the strongest. Neatly present your drawings and other work on paper. Matted or mounted work is preferable, but not required. For large or 3D pieces, submit high-quality photographs or slides. Label slides and photos of your work with your name, the size of the work and an arrow indicating the top. Enclose slides in protective, clear plastic sheets. Time-based work may be submitted on a Zip disk, CD or videotape. Please label disks and CDs with format and software application used. Scholarships CCS Scholarships All new applicants are automatically considered for scholarship money upon completion of admissions requirements. Awards are based on the portfolio review and academic achievement of the applicant. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA to continue receiving these scholarships. CCS Competitive Scholarships A competition held in mid-March will determine the winners of the following competitive scholarships: Award of Excellence Scholarship Full tuition awarded to one incoming student Walter B. Ford II Scholarship $12,000 awarded to 12 incoming students President's Scholarship $10,000 awarded to 15 incoming students All of these scholarships are renewable based upon academic performance. Qualified applicants who have completed the admissions requirements will be nominated by the Competitive Scholarship Committee. Qualifications include a slide portfolio of the highest caliber (10 slides), minimum 3.2 GPA and test scores on file. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to continue receiving these scholarships. Reserving Space Enrollment commitment forms and housing applications are included with acceptance letters. Prospective students who wish to live on campus must submit the completed commitment fee form and housing application, commitment fee of $100 and housing security deposit of $200. Students who do not intend to live on campus must complete the commitment fee form and return it with a $100 commitment fee to guarantee space in the next semester's class. This fee is non-refundable. The college adheres to a reply date of May 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the winter semester. Spaces available after the reply date are filled until the enrollment limit of a department is reached. Departmental wait lists are then established. Deadlines for the fall semester are August 1 for completed applications and August 15 for payment of commitment fee. For international students, the deadline is July 1. Deadlines for the winter semester are December 1 for completed applications and December 15 for payment of commitment fee. For international students, the deadline is December 1. These deadlines have been established for our incoming students to ensure the time for scheduling classes, transferring credits and participating in orientation. Tuition and Fees: (2004-2005) Tuition: $675 per credit; $10,125 per semester for full-time enrollment, 12-18 credits. Commitment Fee $100 Student Accident Insurance $32 per year Student Activity Fee $80 per semester Graduation Fee $50 Financial Aid We at CCS believe that financial aid is a way for both the student and the College to simplify the task of getting on with your education. Your college years will be some of the best years of your life. Getting your financial concerns out of the way early will enable you to take full advantage of your experience at CCS. Ninety-five percent of CCS students receive some form of scholarship, grant, loan and employment assistance, totaling more than nine million dollars. Scholarship Requirements CCS awards scholarships based strictly on academic excellence and artistic ability. Scholarships are awarded for the purpose of assisting students with tuition costs. Students receiving tuition assistance from their employers will have their actual tuition scholarship reduced accordingly. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined by an analysis of family resources for the most recent calendar year to assess a family's ability to contribute to college costs. Adjustments to an application can be made because of a major change in circumstances, such as death, divorce or loss of employment or benefits. To receive federal or state financial assistance from CCS, students must demonstrate financial need, be accepted for enrollment in the degree program, attend the College on at least a half-time basis, maintain satisfactory academic progress and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, a student must be registered with Selective Service (or be exempt) and cannot owe a refund on previous Title IV funds received or be in default on any student loan. Application Procedures All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based financial aid. The form is available through your high school guidance office, current college or university financial aid office, CCS's Office of Financial Aid or the U.S. Department of Education website: www.fafsa.ed.gov. The recommended filing deadline for high school seniors residing in Michigan who want to be considered for state aid is February 21. Transfer and continuing students should submit their completed applications by March 21. The financial aid cycle favors those students who file in a timely fashion and complete the required documentation early. CCS's Title IV code is 006771. Office of Admissions College for Creative Studies 201 East Kirby Detroit, MI 48202-4034 T: 313.664.7425 800.952.ARTS F: 313.872.2739 admissions@ccscad.edu www.ccscad.edu Apply Online Now Return to Application Menu