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At the Cleveland Institute of Art we are dedicated to teaching art and design students in an environment built exclusively for creative thinkers. Learn more about our amazing faculty of practicing artists and designers, small class sizes, and 13 majors in fine art, design, craft, and entertainment arts.

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Majors

Animation
Craft + Design
Drawing
Game Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design

Interior Architecture
Life Sciences Illustration
Painting
Photography
Photography + Video
Printmaking
Sculpture + Expanded Media

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Faculty member designs symbolic CIA chain of office

What will you be?

Not sure which major to choose? Take this quick quiz for suggestions.

Fall 2023 Important Dates

June 1, 2023
StART online begins

June 30, 2023
Roommate matching forms due for students living on-campus

July 31, 2023
ID photos due

August 19, 2023
First-year student move-in

August 20-22, 2023
New student orientation

August 23, 2023
First day of school!

Financing Your Education

Financing your education.

We are ready to clarify tricky topics, answer questions, discuss any concerns regarding your ability to afford CIA, or consider special financial situations.