Parking Information
Finding us is easy
Columbus College of Art & Design is located at East Broad Street and Cleveland Avenue, in the heart of Columbus’ Discovery District. Whether you’re flying in for a visit, or driving in from another community, you’ll find us conveniently located near freeway exits and major roads. To get here, just plug this address into your GPS or map app of choice:
Columbus College of Art & Design
390 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Special parking instructions for Admissions visitors
Please plan to check in and meet your Admissions representative at the Admissions Office in the Welcome Center on the first floor of Design Studios on Broad (390 E. Broad St.). The Welcome Center entrance is located on Cleveland Avenue, at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and East Broad Street. (One landmark: Look for the red DESIGN sign on that corner, running down the side of the building.) Parking is located at the north end of Design Studios on Broad and can be accessed from Cleveland Avenue, near East Gay Street. Please park in the parking spots dedicated to CCAD Admissions guests.
Where to park
Good news: Whatever your reason for visiting, on-campus parking is plentiful—and free. We have parking lots at the following locations:
Cleveland Avenue and East Broad Street
Cleveland Avenue and East Gay Street
Cleveland Avenue and East Long Street
North Grant Avenue and East Gay Street
North Grant Avenue and East Long Street
North Ninth Street (spaces 6–94) and East Gay Street
North Washington Avenue and East Long Street
Unless you are visiting the Admissions Office for a visit, tour, or appointment, be sure to stop by CCAD’S Safety & Security Office (in the Administration Building at 107 N. Ninth Street) to pick up a visitor parking pass.
Alternative transportation options
There are a lot of ways to get around Columbus. If you don’t want to go by car, there are alternatives, including:
Bus. Check out our local bus schedules through the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).
CCAD students with a current, valid ID can ride any COTA bus for free during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer session, students will be required to pay their bus fare. There are many ways to pay; visit cota.com to learn more.
Bike. Rent a bike through Columbus’s bikeshare program, CoGo Bike Share, which has plenty of bikes on campus and throughout the city. These bike maps from the city of Columbus can help you find great routes and trails around town.
