International Students at
Detroit
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
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Home of the North American International Auto Show
kilometers of bike lanes and trails in Detroit
Chicago One hour by plane or five hours by train
New York Two hours by plane
Detroit ranks no. 12 of 51 on Fodor’s 2019 Go List
Detroit is the first and only American city to be named a UNESCO City of Design
Eastern Market one of the oldest and largest year-round public markets in the United States
Toronto One hour by plane or five hours by train
4 million residents live in the metro Detroit area
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) offers direct international flights and is only 25 minutes from CCS
29° C/84° F The average high July/August -9° C/15° F The average low January/February
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CCS is the heart of the city’s creative community Midtown Detroit is where the College for Creative Studies makes its home. It’s just north of Downtown Detroit and arguably the
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most progressive and fastest-growing part of our rapidly changing city.
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named “one of the up-and-coming neighMotown Museum
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outlets as USA Today, TIME and HotSpot. Detroit Historical Society
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Midtown houses major cultural institutions,
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Since 2014, our neighborhood has been
including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the
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Detroit Historical Museum, the Charles H.
Michigan Science Center
Wright Museum of African American History, the Michigan Science Center and the award-
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)
winning Detroit Medical Center. Galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafés, parks and
The Majestic Theatre
Michigan’s fourth largest university all call Midtown home.
Great Lakes Coffee
Little Caesars Arena
Fox Theatre Ford Field Comerica Park The Fillmore
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Campus CCS boasts an impressive and longstanding safety record. Your safety is one of our greatest priorities, and we take pride in being considered one of the safest college campuses in Michigan. Safety & Security
Taubman Center loft-style accommodations
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24/7 campus security patrols Access cards used for entrance to dormitories 24/7 shuttle service between campus locations and off-site campus housing Safety escorts to and from vehicles Dedicated parking structures manned by security personnel Emergency notification system Emergency call boxes located throughout campus Closed-circuit camera monitoring system throughout campus First aid services
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Ford Campus suite-style accommodations
Student Experience
Collaborative culture Through the enrollment of international students and by coordinating study abroad opportunities, we foster an atmosphere of dynamic idea exchange among students and faculty. A diversity of cultures, ideas, points of view and methods of creative expression form an integral element of the
CCS offers study abroad opportunities for all students
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on-campus student clubs and organizations
International students are awarded a $1,500 international student grant for each academic year they are enrolled
educational experience at CCS. The work of the International Student Services Office (ISSO) serves to enrich student and faculty experience, is crucial to academic success at CCS, and ensures alumni success in the creative workplace and beyond.
The ISSO supports and encourages crosscultural exchange and understanding by building community through: Events Programs Workshops Holiday celebrations Departmental events First Year Experience course Student organizations Student-led off-campus activities Peer mentoring Group excursions
CCS has several studentled activities that are ongoing throughout the year
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companies came to CCS to recruit in the last three years, 148 were international companies
Internship and work opportunities in the U.S. International students are able to participate in professional internship opportunities through
65 CCS welcomed students from 21 different countries in 2019/2020
sponsored research projects took place between 2017 — 2019
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) while they are studying at CCS. After graduation, international students may become eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a work authorization that allows international students to stay in the U.S. for one year or longer (depending on program of study) for the purpose of practical work experience in their field of study.
Alumni Success BFA Transportation Design
Uijung Kim
Senior Designer at BMW Group (Munich)
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Freelance Illustrator (Brooklyn, NY)
Jose Casas
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Alumni Success BFA Illustration
Alumni Success MFA Systems Design Thinking
Sophia Park
Senior Industrial Designer at Fjord (San Francisco, CA)
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CMF Designer at Rivian (Plymouth, MI)
Alejandra Castelao
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Alumni Success MFA Color and Materials Design
Tuition & Financial Aid CCS’s tuition and fees are the same for every student — whether they come from in-state, out-of-state or another country. For up-to-date information, visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu. All applicants to CCS are automatically considered for CCS merit-based scholarships once they complete their admissions requirements. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to continue receiving these scholarships.
Undergraduate tuition 2020/2021: $23,085 per semester/$46,170 year
Graduate tuition 2020/2021: $24,120 per semester/$48,240 year Housing: Up to $3,600 per semester/up to $7,200 per year Meals: Up to $1,450 per semester/up to $2,900 per year Registration Fee: $100 per semester/$200 per year Resource Fee: $590 per semester/$1,180 per year
$20,000 The average scholarship/ grant package (money that is not repaid) for incoming students in 2019/2020.
$1,500 International student grant provided at the start of each academic year.
Admissions Information Precollege Summer Experience July 11 — 31, 2021
For more information on admissions requirements, how to apply, application deadlines and the Visa process, please visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu/apply.
Get further, faster. Every student’s goal is to be prepared when they start at their dream college. But what if you could take that just one step further? What if you could already have college-level experience and have earned college credit before you start your first semester? You can!
Choose one of our studio concentrations: Athletic Shoe Design
Drawing Studio
Transportation Design
Illustration
Advertising and Communication Design
Digital Film and Photography
Concept Art
2D and Hand-Drawn Animation
Fashion Accessories Design
Game Art and Character Modeling
Contact Us International Admissions 313.664.7425 intladmissions@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
International Student Services 313.664.7449 international@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
Earn college credit. Live on campus or commute. This is a chance to meet new people, work with peers, learn from professionals, receive feedback from admissions counselors and participate in a final exhibition of student work. The Precollege Summer Experience program is perfect for high school students. Visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu/pcse for more information, or contact pcs@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.
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Accreditation Statement The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Documents regarding accreditation are available in the Executive Office upon formal request. In order to make the accreditation process responsive to a broad range of constituents, the accrediting agencies invite the public to provide written comments about the College’s qualifications for continued accreditation. If you wish to comment, please contact either agency by letter or email.
The Higher Learning Commission 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, Virginia 20190-5248 http://nasad.arts-accredit.org
Council for Interior Design Accreditation 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350 Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4014 http://accredit-id.org/