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Smart Return to School

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, the Cleveland Institute of Art has been planning for maintaining a healthy environment when our community returns to campus this fall. We're working in partnership and consultation with the office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, the Cuyahoga County Health Department, the City of Cleveland, and the Centers for Disease Control.

At the center of our Smart Return are our Six C's values:

Care Safety for all stakeholders
Curricular Continuity Successful delivery and accessibility of learning outcomes
Community Maintaining engagement, building affinity, sense of belonging
Creativity Fostering a culture of creativity and innovation
Compliance Operating within governmental, accreditation and ADA standards
Communication Maintaining effective and regular communications with our stakeholders

Safety on campus

Learn about our preparations for working, creating and living on campus.

Academics

Here's a look at next semester, including schedule modifications, course delivery, and faculty training.

Public programming

Public programs and educational support services will be back with safety precautions in place, including Continuing Education classes, Cinematheque, and our print center, library and gallery.

What makes CIA special?

Meet alumni and faculty, explore our majors and more!

COVID-19

Protect yourself on campus and beyond.

Apply Now

Application deadline extended to June 1