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Join us in Creating the Future of Culture. California College of the Arts was founded on the utopian idea—central to the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and 20th centuries—that art and life can move toward a closer rapport.

Even today the principles that art matters to life and that life itself is the essential basis for art are at the heart of a CCA education. These simple yet powerful ideals give CCA students a stable foundation from which to navigate the challenging territory of cultural production in the 21st century.

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At California College of the Arts you'll make art that matters.

Fall 2008 Undergraduate Applications

CCA is still accepting undergraduate enrollment applications. If you are an undergraduate, you may submit your application online by selecting the "Apply Now" link in the upper right-hand corner above.

Note: CCA practices rolling admission for undergraduate consideration, reviewing applications in the order in which they're received. Notification occurs within two to four weeks of receipt of a completed application.

Congratulations Admitted Students!

To better familiarize yourself with all that CCA offers, visit CCA at a Glance to take a virtual tour of each campus, learn about noteworthy alumni, and gain an overview of campus community, including our year-round special events.

Fall 2008 Graduate Applications

Note: the graduate admissions deadline to submit applications and support materials for all fall 2008 programs has passed.

CCA in Your Email

Sign up to receive Enrollment Services Office's monthly email newsletters. These free newsletters provide prospective students who are currently in the admission process, or those who are researching art and design colleges, with additional information about CCA, our alumni and students, and our processes.

To sign up for the newsletter, simply complete CCA's brief information request form.

Parents, teachers, and college counselors are also welcome to sign up to receive electronic newsletters that pertain to their specific areas of interest. Email Associate Director of Admission Nathan Falstreau at nfalstreau@cca.edu with your contact information.

Getting to Know Us

CCA offers many opportunities to interact with current students and staff. Check out our student blogs, contact your enrollment counselor, or join us for one of our scheduled chats.

Fall 2008 Orientation

Schedules, information, and other important guidelines are now available: see Orientation

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