Welcome to Cleveland Institute of Art

As a CIA student, you’ll be joining a supportive community that shares your passion for creativity.

In the years to come, you'll have opportunities to pursue your creativity, hone your skills, and push your creative boundaries.

We're as excited about what your future holds as you are!

Before you arrive

To help acquaint you with CIA, we'll be reaching out to you throughout the summer. You'll receive information about myCIA, our online student portal, through which you'll manage your student account, review your class schedule, view grades, and more.

You'll also learn about two programs for new students: StART and new student orientation.

Get StARTed this summer!

Our online StART program is an opportunity for you to complete paperwork and take your first steps toward joining the CIA community. 

Through our online portal, myCIA, StART will help prepare you and your parents for what to expect while you're on campus for orientation. Whether you're commuting or living on campus, there will be opportunities to spend time with your classmates and learn some of the nuts and bolts of life at CIA.

If you haven't received an email with your login and temporary password to access myCIA, contact your admissions counselor.

New student orientation

Just before school starts, you'll participate in a three-day orientation program. While StART assisted with paperwork and tasks, orientation allows you to get settled in on campus and immerse yourself (safely) in the CIA community. You'll hang out with your classmates, meet faculty and staff, and learn about what it takes to be successful.

New student orientation for Fall 2021 will be held on August 19-21. Look for details throughout the summer.

We’re here to help

Always feel free to contact your CIA admissions counselor; they can answer many questions, or point you in the right direction. But for specific questions, don't hesitate to reach out to:

Academic Advising
studentaffairs@cia.edu
Course scheduling, disability services, tutoring

Business Affairs
studentaccounts@cia.edu
Questions about paying your bill, tuition payment plan

Career Services
careers@cia.edu
Internship/job preparation, job listings, resumes, workstudy

Financial Aid
financialaid@cia.edu
Financial aid questions, forms, etc

Student Life + Housing
studentlife@cia.edu
Residence hall, meal plans, roommate matching, StART, orientation, ID cards