Academic Support Services
Wellness and Accessibility Services
Wellness and Accessibility Services will work with you to provide accommodations and academic support services for documented learning, cognitive, psychological and physical disabilities.
Our team will work in close partnership with you and your faculty to help you realize your academic and artistic goals.
For more information about applying for academic and housing accommodations, click here.
Questions or concerns? Contact our office: disabilityservices@cia.edu
Writing + Learning Center
The Writing + Learning Center (WLC) is a peer support resource open to all CIA students, staffed by upper-level students and a faculty coordinator. Our mission is to help each student meet their own learning goals, whatever they’re working on: Liberal Arts or Studio coursework, creative projects, or practices for academic, creative, and professional success, like task initiation, organization, time management, reading, studying, note-taking, and presenting. Our digital tutors can also help students navigate CIA learning platforms (like Canvas or myCIA) and studio software like Adobe Suite (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Animate), Maya, and Toon Boom Harmony.
New CIA students are introduced to the WLC through Orientation and activities in CO/RE and Writing courses.
Open throughout the week in Room 103, the Animation studios, and online, the WLC offers drop-in meetings, scheduled sessions, study spaces, and weekly tutoring. Current students can visit myCIA for current hours, tutoring team, and scheduling form (login required).
Prospective or admitted students and their families can write to WLC Coordinator Alyssa Perry at arperry@cia.edu with questions and weekly tutoring requests.
Career Center
The Career Center staff help you transition from student to working professional. Through one-on-one career advising, you’ll learn how to write a resume and cover letter, practice interviewing techniques, and search for jobs and internships.
Academic Advising
Think of your academic advisor as your guide. They will give you the resources and guidance to achieve academic success and reach your goals.
As a student, you will have the opportunity to meet with an academic advisor about any of the following academic decisions or concerns:
- Academic goals
- Academic plans & progression
- Course selection
- Independent Study
- Understanding the why of your curriculum
- Understanding the role of faculty as your mentors
For current students, learn more on myCIA (login required)