Teach-Out Agreement Highlights
Financial support and scholarships
ArtCenter will provide scholarship support to help make your transition as affordable as possible. For the 2027–28 academic year, ArtCenter will provide scholarships based on your current CCA scholarship support, matching your current CCA scholarship up to a maximum of $14,000 per semester ($28,000 annually). In addition, ArtCenter will provide a one-time $2,000 housing stipend in your first semester to assist with relocation. Students who currently receive housing support from CCA and demonstrate high financial need (as determined by the FAFSA) may be eligible for an increased housing stipend of $3,000 per semester, which is renewable for the duration of their program.
Scholarship matching: Teach-out partners base their financial aid and scholarship matches on your standard, baseline CCA institutional aid. One-time institutional aid, such as the CCA Legacy Award ($5,000 for undergraduate students and $2,500 for graduate students), financial aid petitions, or other non-renewable aid, is not factored into the teach-out matching calculations at any partner institution.
Students who are eligible to submit a FAFSA must do so by April 1, 2027, and list ArtCenter as a recipient in order to be considered for the full range of financial aid. Students who express interest in ArtCenter can request a detailed financial aid offer outlining the total financial aid package and cost of attendance.
Reduced academic residency requirement
As a teach-out student, you may qualify for a significantly reduced academic residency requirement (i.e., the number of units you are required to complete at ArtCenter after transferring there). ArtCenter requires transfer students to complete at least two years/60 credits at ArtCenter–but for CCA Teach-Out students with transfer credits in excess of this limit, the academic residency requirement may be reduced to one year/30 earned credits at ArtCenter.
Streamlined admissions and waived fees
If you are a CCA student in good academic standing (a CCA GPA of 2.50 or higher), you will be admitted into your corresponding equivalent program without needing to submit a personal statement, essay, or portfolio (unless explicitly noted in the program requirements below).
Students with a GPA below 2.50 may still be considered for admission, but may be asked to submit additional materials (such as a portfolio or personal statement), as determined by ArtCenter.
There is no application fee. An enrollment deposit is required to enroll, but it will be applied to your tuition or other charges.
Credit and general education transfer
ArtCenter will accept earned CCA credits that fulfill the requirements of your new program, as determined by ArtCenter (with a grade of C or better for major requirements, and D or better for general education requirements).
If you have completed CCA's core general education requirements, you will be considered to have satisfied all ArtCenter general education requirements. If you have completed some, but not all, of these requirements, your coursework will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
International students
ArtCenter will waive any additional English-language proficiency testing or documentation requirements for international students transferring under this agreement, such as TOEFL or IELTS, recognizing that CCA has already confirmed your English-language proficiency for full admission and enrollment.
CCA Programs & ArtCenter College of Design Equivalent Programs
| CCA Program | ArtCenter College of Design Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Animation, BFA |
BS Entertainment Design (Animation Track)
STEM-designated program. 132-unit program; may extend time to degree. |
| Architecture, BArch |
BS Spatial Experience Design
STEM-designated program. 132-unit program; may extend time to degree. |
| Art and Design Studies, BA |
Any 120 or 132-Unit Undergraduate Program
Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Comics, BFA | BFA Illustration (Illustration Design Track) |
| Communication Design, BFA |
BFA Graphic Design
132-unit program; may extend time to degree |
| Design, MFA |
MFA Graphic Design
Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Design, MFA |
MS Industrial Design
STEM-designated program. Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Design, MFA |
MFA Media Design Practices
STEM-designated program. Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Film, BFA | BFA Film |
| Game Arts & Design, BFA |
BS Entertainment Design (Game Design Track)
STEM-designated program. Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Graphic Design, BFA |
BFA Graphic Design
Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Illustration, BFA | BFA Illustration (Design Track or Entertainment Arts Track) |
| Industrial Design, BFA |
BS Product Design
STEM-designated program. Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Interaction Design, BFA |
BS Interaction Design
STEM-designated program. Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Interior Design, BFA |
BS Spatial Experience Design
STEM-designated program. Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Other bachelor-level CCA programs not included on this list, BA, BFA |
Any 120 or 132-Unit Undergraduate Program
Note that there may be differences in how transfer credit is treated depending on the coursework that a student has taken and the program in which a student chooses to enroll; a portfolio demonstrating ability in the selected major may be required. |
| Painting & Drawing, BFA | BFA Illustration (Fine Art Track) |
| Painting & Drawing, BFA | BFA Fine Art |
| Photography, BFA | BFA Photography and Imaging |
How to Apply for Fall 2027
Step 1: Learn about your options
Attend virtual information sessions with teach-out partner institutions, or watch recordings of past sessions. These sessions will provide program details and allow you to ask questions. Dates and registration information will be shared as they become available.
Step 2: Explore your pathway (optional)
Meet with a Transition Hub counselor to discuss your program options, transfer pathway, and how each partner institution aligns with your goals.
Step 3: Indicate your interest
Complete the teach-out interest form in Workday to help CCA better support your post-CCA transition as you explore your options for Fall 2027. Through this form, you can indicate which teach-out partners you are considering, authorize CCA to share your academic records with those partners, and let us know whether you are also considering transferring to another school that is not a teach-out partner. Providing your authorization is optional and does not obligate you in any way.
Step 4: Complete the application process
Each teach-out partner institution will provide a streamlined application pathway specifically for CCA students. Additional details and instructions will be shared as they become available.
Step 5: Transcript and records exchange
CCA will securely transmit your official transcripts and relevant academic and financial records to the teach-out partner institution as part of the transfer process.
Meet with ArtCenter College of Design
Virtual Info session
Wednesday, April 22, 2:45–3:30 pm
View session recording
Admissions Contacts
Bryan Green, Associate Director, Transfer Admissions
Bryan Green, Associate Director, Transfer Admissions
Nathan Weikert, Director, Graduate Admissions