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Do you have any special programs for International Students?
Is there a formula for putting together an admissions portfolio?
Your portfolio should include no fewer than 12 and no more than 20 pieces of your original artwork. Please do not send more than 20 pieces. This number will give us enough information to make an accurate assessment of your abilities. At... more
What deadlines should I be aware of?
To receive the maximum consideration for admission, financial aid, and portfolio and academic scholarships, you should adhere to the following application deadlines for the fall semester:
December 1: ... more
What are the general requirements for admission?
Take a look at our Apply page. For further information, call 216.421.7418 (Cleveland), or 800.223.4700. Please note that our fax number is 216.754.3634.
What is the profile of the Cleveland Institute of Art?
2016-17 Academic Year
Degree Offered: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Est. Full Time Students: 615
Percent Undergraduate Men: 45%
Percent ... more
Will I be required to live on campus?
First-year students will live in CIA's Uptown Residence Hall, located on Euclid Avenue in the heart of the Uptown development in University Ci... more
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