Campus Life

Explore intellect and culture in Columbus with free/affordable lectures. CCAD, Thurber House, Wexner Center, Pecha Kucha, Jazz Arts Group, OSU's Science Sundays, and more offer diverse insights and experiences.

Art is the heart of Franklinton's resurgence, turning blight into a vibrant community. CCAD grads play a pivotal role in this artistic renaissance.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library undergoes major upgrades, emphasizing community spaces over traditional book-centric layouts. Enjoy coffee, gifts, and serene study spots. Access vast online resources anytime.

Shading Art Director from Pixar, Bryn Imagire visited CCAD. She came to give a one-hour presentation about the art and story of Pixar’s upcoming film, The Good Dinosaur.

CCAD's Market (Cafeteria) has a variety of food for students, it's open for community members as well. Freshman who live on campus, automatically get a lot of swipes on their ID as a meal plan. But the Market also has student discounts for those who only want to dine every once in a while.

We are about a month into the fall semester, and friend groups are in the final stages of formation. Here are some simple ways to find friends and socialize here at CCAD.

It’s not hard to tell when you’ve stepped onto an art school’s campus. When you are gathered by hundreds of artists who are passionate about expressing themselves as diversely as possible, you’re going to see some rather strange sights.