Columbus College of Art and Design
Admissions representatives from CCAD are available via phone or email contacts listed below. Students may contact the representatives via email, phone, or website to request virtual visit or scheduled phone appointment. Virtual campus tours are also available at the link below.
About Columbus College of Art and Design
Think. Create. Thrive.
Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private art and design colleges in the
United States, offering 12 undergraduate majors and two graduate programs in art and
design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest
level. CCAD is committed to diversity and has been educating elite talent for more
than 135 years. It's a place for people who think differently, care about the larger
world, and strive for greater understanding of the human community. CCAD is located
just south of Columbus State in downtown Columbus near the Columbus Museum of Art.
Information for Columbus State Students
- Information on transferring to CCAD, including admission requirements and process.
- Information on student services at CCAD, including information on academic advising and transfer student academic advising (plus credit evaluation) at CCAD (scroll down page for this information)
- Information on transfer credit evaluations, AP credit/IB credit, and other articulation issues (scroll down page to "Transfer Credit Policy and Articulation Agreements")
- Information on scheduling a visit to CCAD.
- Information on scholarships at CCAD.
- Apply to CCAD.
- Information and tips on building your portfolio for admission.
Columbus College of Art and Design Contact for Columbus State Students
Our Admissions Counselor team can to set up a Skype meeting with any interested student.
Interested students can reach out to CCAD Admissions on their website, at 614-222-3261 or admissions@ccad.edu to set up a Skype meeting with one of our admissions counselors. Students may also
set up a preliminary portfolio review at the contact information above. If you are
already an admitted student to CCAD, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor
directly. Students may experience a virtual campus tour at this link: https://www.ccad.edu/virtual-tour. Please consult the visit schedule below to determine when CCAD will be on campus
next.
Pathways
Students who are pursuing these pathways through Columbus State are encouraged to stay in contact with CCAD throughout your time at Columbus State. When preparing to apply to CCAD, make sure to alert CCAD admissions that you will be graduating with a pathway (articulation agreement) degree so that your credit is evaluated appropriately. Other degrees at Columbus State will only be transferred on a course-by-course basis using the appropriate transfer credit policies listed in the sites linked above. Students who are pursuing other CSCC degrees are directed to contact CCAD admissions regarding transfer and transfer credit evaluation.
| BFA | Advertising & Graphic Design | AAS Digital Design and Graphics | 2+2 |
| BFA | Photography | AAS Digital Photography | 2+2 |