Fast-forward your creative career
Deferring your start to January, and participating in a condensed 9-week term from May to July, will ensure you are prepared to start in September with no delay. And you’ll graduate in 3.5 years!
Financial Aid and housing is available, even during the summer, so you can live on campus with your classmates.
Questions about the application process?
Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@cia.edu or 216.421.7418
2025 Spring/Summer Program Dates
Spring semester |
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| Application deadline | November 15, 2024 |
| Spring semester starts | January 13, 2025 |
| Spring semester ends | May 10, 2025 |
Summer Session |
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| Summer Session 1 starts | May 27, 2025 |
| Summer Session 2 starts | June 17, 2025 |
| Summer Session 3 starts | July 11, 2025 |
| Summer Session, last day | July 30, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In January, you’ll take classes during a traditional 16-week semester. The specific classes will depend on whether you’re transferring classes from another college or AP courses.
In May through July, you’ll participate in a condensed 9-week summer program, to complete classes to prepare you for your sophomore year.
The required summer session is divided into three-week studio sessions and a nine-week liberal arts session.
In late August, you’ll begin your sophomore year, focused in your major.
Spring Semester |
Traditional 16-week semester |
| Studio: 3D Design | |
| Studio: Digital I | |
| Studio: Life Drawing | |
| Studio: Major Elective course | |
| Liberal Arts: Writing I |
Summer Session |
Condensed 9-week session |
| Studio: 2D Design | 3 weeks |
| Studio: Digital II | 3 weeks |
| Studio: Observational Drawing | 3 weeks |
| Liberal Arts:: Writing II | 9 weeks |
| Liberal Arts: Critical Issues in Visual Culture | 9 weeks |