As we look forward to a vibrant and productive 2026–2027 academic year together at CCA, we are dedicated to ensuring you have a clear and well-supported path for your studies in the years that follow. We are working with several partner institutions to establish teach-out agreements designed to provide you with a more seamless transition than a standard transfer.

CCA is in active communication with the following institutions, working collaboratively toward reaching meaningful potential teach-out agreements:

• Art Center College of Design
• California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
• California State University East Bay
• Pratt Institute
• San Francisco State University
• Woodbury University

Find your pathway

We have built two ways for you to explore your options:

• Browse by CCA program: See which potential partner institutions offer comparable programs to yours.
• Browse by institution: Learn which programs are supported by each potential partner institution.

Please note: We are sharing what we know today based on current discussions; conversations with partner institutions are ongoing. If you do not see an exact curricular match for your potential program yet, please know that we are actively working to expand these options. We will continue to update these lists as new agreements are reached and additional pathways are finalized.

It is important to understand the difference between a formal teach-out pathway and a standard transfer application.

Teach-out pathways (recommended): These are formal agreements CCA is working to establish with specific partner institutions. Teach-out agreements are intended to support your academic progress, help you manage your overall cost of attendance, and to minimize administrative hurdles. These agreements aim to provide coordinated support, such as transcript review, credit evaluation, and advising alignment, to help you navigate these processes more effectively.

Standard transfer: You always have the right to apply to any institution of your choice. However, without a formal teach-out agreement, the receiving school will typically evaluate your credits course by course, and their standard tuition rates and admission fees generally apply.

We are working with partner institutions to prioritize:

Peer continuity: Working to facilitate opportunities for groups of CCA students to transition together, allowing you to move toward your degree alongside your cohort and peers.

Credit recognition: Aiming to maximize how your CCA coursework counts toward your degree at a partner institution.

Affordability: Focusing on financial support and managing the overall cost of attendance to the greatest extent possible.

Time to degree: Working to reduce barriers to keep you on track for graduation. At some institutions, residency requirements may be waived or reduced through a teach-out agreement.

Streamlined transitions: Providing coordinated advising and simplified onboarding to help you navigate the process.

Future planning: These agreements are intended for students enrolled at CCA in Spring 2027 who will not graduate by the end of that term.

Program specifics: Because every major is unique, these agreements will be program-specific.

Indicate your interest (coming soon): In the coming weeks, a form will be available in Workday where you can indicate which teach-out options you are considering. Submitting this form will ensure you receive tailored updates, specific deadlines, and next steps for those partner programs.

Schedule a transition support appointment: Student Services, in partnership with the Admissions Team, offers one-on-one appointments to help you prepare for summer and fall registration, understand your academic plan and anticipated graduation timeline, learn what teach-out options may mean for you, and consider transfer pathways. Book an appointment.

Review the student FAQs: Find answers to general questions about financial aid and teach-out processes.

Request unofficial transcripts: Download a copy of your unofficial transcript from Workday for reference during your initial meetings with partner institutions or transition support appointments.

Contact Student Services: Reach out to ask@cca.edu with questions about your academic planning and transition options.

What's next

Our goal is to finalize teach-out agreements in the coming weeks. Once agreements are complete, we will host information sessions to walk you through specific pathways and introduce you to our partner schools.

We will continue to provide updates on the student FAQs and this page as agreements are finalized and additional partners are identified.