Student Life . Orientation . StART
As a first-time freshman or transfer student, you get all your new student business out of the way at StART. When you come to Fall Orientation in August, you'll be ready to learn about living and learning at Cleveland Institute of Art.
StART is CIA's online summer program for all incoming first-year and transfer students. Using CIA's online student portal system, myCIA, students will have an opportunity to view videos, download resources, and submit vital paperwork to the school. Best part, students can do this at their leisure and from the comfort of their own home!
Using StART online, you will:
For students who are living on campus:
For commuter students:
Participating in StART is mandatory.
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!