College Preview

$2750, Tuition & Program Fees

$600, Room & Board

$3600 Total

$250 Registration Fee required at time of registration

A note about meals:
Residential students will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays and brunch and dinner on weekends.

$2750, Tuition & Program Fees

$0, Room & Board

$3000 Total

$250 Registration Fee required at time of registration

A note about meals:
Commuting students will receive lunch and dinner on weekdays.

• Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• A 100% refund of tuition balance less $250 non refundable registration fee is eligible if withdrawn by June 15, 2026.
• A 50% refund of tuition balance less $250 non refundable registration fee is eligible if withdrawn by June 29, 2026.
• There are no refunds thereafter.

Please note that classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Registrants with canceled sections will be offered an alternative class section for their young artist or a full refund for their class registration.

College Preview Withdrawal Form

No. Due to the logistics of supply acquisition and class rosters, we do not allow students to change majors mid-program. CCAD prides itself on our highly trained teaching artists, who work hard to develop curriculum and request professional artmaking supplies before the session starts. If a student wishes to change majors before the start date of the program, please contact [email protected].

The major areas of study at College Preview are designed to give emerging artists and designers a taste of rigorous, college-level instruction in a supportive, empowering learning environment. During class, students will experience a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning. While these classes are designed to challenge students, our College Preview instructors design their classes with a range of experience levels in mind and there will be time for one-on-one instruction. Major area classes are designed as survey courses, exploring a variety of projects and mediums within a given discipline. For example, a Fine Arts student may produce work in our painting, ceramics, and printmaking studios. An Illustration student may work in both traditional and digital mediums.

• A core tenet of the College Preview experience is creating a safe environment for students to grow and experience the independence of attending college. If you feel it necessary, you may visit your young artist outside of class time. We ask that you schedule your visit around our scheduled activities, as these events have already been supplied with a full student headcount in mind. Approved guests are welcome to spend time in common areas on campus, but are not permitted in residence halls or in studios.
• For commuter students: Students are required to remain on campus during class time and required studio hours. Commuter students will be released after scheduled activities for the day have concluded.
• Students with their own vehicles are not permitted to transport other students off-campus or leave campus during scheduled activities/classes without prior approval by College Preview staff and hearing approval from the other student’s parent/guardian. Parents/guardians should reach out to [email protected] with at least 24 hours notice to make arrangements.
• Similarly parents, guardians, friends or family members are not permitted to transport other students off-campus or leave campus during scheduled activities/classes without prior approval by College Preview staff and hearing approval from the other student’s parent/guardian. Parents/guardians should reach out to [email protected] with at least 24 hours notice to make arrangements.
• For residential students: Students are not allowed to leave campus without prior approval from College Preview staff. Students may be picked up from campus by a parent/guardian/family member for pre-approved medical appointments or family obligations. Parents/guardians should reach out to [email protected] with at least 24 hours notice to make arrangements.

• Upon successful completion of College Preview, students will receive 3 non-major elective art credits and have their application fee to CCAD waived. They will also receive a certificate of completion presented at our convocation ceremony and have their work displayed in a public exhibition.
• “Successful completion” is defined by a student’s level of participation and completion of all assignments, a passing letter grade in their course, adherence to our program code of conduct, and proper attendance.
• How these credits transfer to outside higher education institutions is at the discretion of their registrar, and will vary on a case-by-case basis. Instructions on how to request transcripts from CCAD will be provided after conclusion of the program.

We're here to ensure your safety while you're at CCAD. That’s why campus security staff are available at all times. Designated College Preview staff will also be on-call overnight in residence halls to assist with non-emergency situations. At College Preview Orientation, we’ll cover our CCAD Student Handbook, code of conduct, campus safety procedures, and other related information.

• A detailed checklist of items to bring will be sent to all residential students who have completed payment of their tuition before move-in occurs. Generally, we advise students to bring basic linens (towels, XL twin sheets, etc.), appropriate seasonal clothing, and any personal technology devices they feel they may need.
• All art supplies, materials, software, and technology that would be necessary for a student to complete their projects will be provided. All students, commuter and residential, are encouraged to bring personal sketchbooks and any of their favorite art supplies as well!