Accepted Student Checklist

We understand that there's a lot of uncertainty at this time. We're here to answer your questions and help you pursue your dream of a career in art and design. Don't hesitate to contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid with any questions you may have. We are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Next Steps

Submit your non-refundable $300 enrollment deposit. Your tuition deposit does two important things:

• Reserves your space in our rapidly filling entering class for this fall.
• When combined with your non-refundable housing deposit of $200, secures a place for you in CIA's Uptown Residence Hall. (Please note: Housing cannot be guaranteed to students who deposit after June 1.)

When you submit your tuition deposit, you will not only finally put the college decision process behind you, but you will also begin to receive important information about orientation, housing, and registering for classes.  

Submit housing deposit

Submit your $200 non-refundable housing deposit online. Please note: Housing cannot be guaranteed to students who deposit after June 1.

Complete financial aid paperwork

Contact the Office of Financial Aid to make sure they have all relevant paperwork and documentation from you and your family. This is particularly important if you haven't yet received a Financial Aid award letter (this is a document sent separately from the scholarship letter that accompanies an acceptance letter). If you have received the Financial Aid award letter and plan to enroll at CIA, make sure to sign and return the form to the Office of Financial Aid or accept aid offered to you electronically by using the on-line NetPartner system.

Participate in StART

Once you deposit, you will receive information about StART, CIA's online summer program for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Using CIA's online student portal, myCIA, students will have the opportunity to view videos, download resources, and submit important paperwork The best part: you can do this at your leisure, from the comfort of your home!

Purchase CIA Merchandise

Interested in purchasing CIA merchandise? We have shirts and more available in the Office of Admissions (216.421.7418 or 800.223.4700) and at the Barnes & Noble bookstore located just a block away from us. You can also purchase merchandise online through our SquadLocker page.

Connect with Us

Participate in Facebook Live events with our orientation leaders and meet your fall classmates on our Facebook Class of 2024 goup. And see what's going on at CIA through our social media accounts:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cleinstituteart
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cleinstituteart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleinstituteart/
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cleinstituteart/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cleinstituteart