WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME! INTERNATIONAL PRE-ORIENTATION 2014
DEAR INCOMING STUDENT, Welcome to Columbus College of Art & Design! Your passion and dreams have brought you to this exciting and important place in your life, and we are so pleased that you’ve chosen CCAD to help you fulfill them. This is a special place: an institution on the move, with an exceptional faculty and staff and a group of fellow students who are immensely talented and ready to walk this path with you. You’ll be challenged in ways you can’t yet anticipate, but also supported in ways that will remind you that you are not “just another student” here. In other words, you are now part of the family. At CCAD, you are seen, you are stretched, and you belong. Again, welcome! Sincerely,
DWAYNE TODD Vice President for Student Affairs
WELCOME TO THE
UNITED STATES, COLUMBUS, AND THE CCAD FAMILY!
Congratulations on being accepted into CCAD! Soon you will become part of a wonderful creative community. My name is D’laontie Lewis, and I will be leading your International Student Orientation in August. This program will welcome you to your new home and provide you with some important information to help you succeed at CCAD. For now, please take a few minutes to read this e-booklet very carefully. You will have a lot of questions as you prepare for college life, and we want to help you with answers: about orientation, housing, placement testing, and more. This e-booklet is something you can refer to all year, both before and after orientation. If you have any orientation-related questions or concerns over the summer, please contact me at dlewis@ccad.edu or 614.222.6175. I look forward to meeting you! Sincerely, D’laontie Lewis Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Multicultural Affairs P.S. If you haven’t registered for International Student Orientation yet, do so as soon as possible. All new students are required to attend. Use the online form and select “International Session: Aug. 17–22” as your first choice.
ORIENTATION HIGHLIGHTS COUNT ON IT—YOU WILL: Meet and mingle with your international mentors, as well as many other international students. Make friends before classes even start! You will also: • Move into your residence hall • Learn about — CCAD, Columbus, and the United States — counseling and wellness — safety and security — residence hall life — learning support — visa rules and regulations — international health insurance plan — campus dining • Visit places around Columbus • Go on shopping trips for your basic living necessities • Set up a bank account • Set up your cell phone
ORIENTATION DETAILS
During orientation, all students will participate in orientation and registration sessions during the scheduled times. The date and times of these events will be given to you at the Orientation Welcome Session on Aug. 18. At that time, you will also receive a packet containing city and campus maps, important information regarding immigration regulations, campus safety and security, and general college policies.
YOUR INTERNATIONAL MENTORS Current CCAD students will serve as your International Mentors (IMs). They will show you around, lead small-group discussions, and, most importantly, make sure that you feel comfortable and have fun. They are very excited to meet you and tell you all about CCAD! Student
Hometown
Major at CCAD
Zaria Ahmed
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Industrial Design
Juan Argil Aguilar
Baja California, Mexico
Illustration
Qisha Kendy
Jakarta, Indonesia
Advertising & Graphic Design
Chelsea Tanksley
Columbus, Ohio
Photography
Kasey Vanden Bosch
Youngstown, Ohio
Photography
ORIENTATION FAQ WHERE SHOULD I GO WHEN I ARRIVE? You will move directly into your residence hall (Schottenstein Hall or Design Square Apartments) when you arrive for orientation. Please bring all your luggage to your assigned building. International Mentors, Resident Advisors, and other staff will be there to help you. HOW CAN I GET THE BASIC ITEMS THAT I NEED FOR LIFE IN COLUMBUS? There will be an optional trip to a Target store the first night (Sunday, Aug. 17). You should use this trip to buy the essential items you need, such as bedding and pillows. There will be another trip the next day (Monday, Aug. 18) for you to buy additional items. WHAT TIME IS ORIENTATION? Check-in for orientation is on Monday, Aug. 18, from 12:30–1 p.m. in the Canzani building. An International Mentor will be in the lobby of your residence hall to show you how to get there.
HOW CAN I SET UP MY BANK ACCOUNT? There will be banks on campus from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the Crane Lobby.
HOW DO I SET UP MY CELL PHONE? There will be a trip to a local cell phone store on Monday, Aug. 18. DO I NEED TO TAKE THE FRESHMAN ENGLISH EXAM? You are required to take the Freshman English Exam if you: 1. did not submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, or
2. have a TOEFL high score less than 85, or 3. have a IELTS high score less than six. You will receive a letter before orientation if this applies to you. Questions? Contact Advising at 614.222.3242. WHAT IF I HAVE COLLEGE CREDITS THAT I WANT TO TRANSFER TO CCAD? Submit an official transcript with those credits on it to the Admissions office. The Advising office will then review the transcript, determine which credits will transfer, and mail you a letter with the results. IS ORIENTATION MANDATORY? Yes, attendance is mandatory for all new students. The information you learn and people you meet are an important step in getting ready to attend CCAD.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE Subject to change. A full schedule will be handed out during check-in.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20
SUNDAY, AUG. 17 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
International students arrive at CCAD (Go to your residence hall.)
6:15 p.m.
Meet in lobby for shopping trip.
6:30–9 p.m.
Shopping trip to Target*
9–10:30 p.m.
Unpack
MONDAY, AUG. 18 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bank representatives on campus to help you set up your account (Crane Lobby)
10:30 a.m.-noon
Group A: Campus Tour Group B: Lunch
noon-1:30 p.m.
Group A: Lunch Group B: Campus Tour
1:30–2 p.m.
City Safety and Campus Security (Canzani MPR)
2–2:30 p.m.
Health insurance information (Canzani MPR)
3-4 p.m.
American Social Customs (Canzani MPR)
4–4:30 p.m.
Visa Rules and Laws (Canzani MPR)
12:30–1 p.m.
Check-in (Canzani MPR)
5-6 p.m.
Pizza party with IMs
1–2:30 p.m.
Welcome to your new home! (Canzani MPR)
6-8 p.m.
Trip to Franklin Park Conservatory*
3–4:30 p.m.
Shopping trip for essential items*
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Break
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Welcome Dinner
6:30–9 p.m.
Trip to phone store to set up cell phones*
TUESDAY, AUG. 19 9:15 a.m.
Meet in residence hall lobby
9:30-10 a.m.
Succeeding in Your Liberal Arts Classes (Canzani MPR)
10–11 a.m.
Support Services (Canzani MPR)
11-11:30 a.m.
Tips and Tricks to Succeed at CCAD (Canzani MPR)
11:30-1 p.m.
Lunch off campus (North Market)
1-4 p.m.
Columbus city tour
4-8 p.m.
Shopping trip to Easton Town Center*
5:30–9 p.m.
Dinner at Easton Mall and shopping*
* optional activity
THURSDAY, AUG. 21 10–11:30 a.m.
The American Art Classroom (Meet IMs in residence hall lobby to walk to location)
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
MFA (Graduate) Students Breakout Session
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch off campus (Hills Market) 12:30–1:30 p.m.
USA Jeopardy! (Canzani MPR)
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Show and Tell
3–4 p.m.
Question & Answer session and closing activity (Canzani MPR)
4–4:30 p.m.
Evaluations
FRIDAY, AUG. 22 8-9:30 a.m.
Freshman English Exam (Crane Room 215)
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
August orientation (Canzani Auditorium)
5:30–7 p.m.
New Student Picnic
GETTING FROM THE AIRPORT TO CCAD We recommend that you schedule your flights to arrive on the CCAD campus during the designated residence hall move-in time (Aug. 17 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.). Be sure to exchange currency in your home country or at your initial port of entry airport in the U.S. The Port Columbus International Airport currency exchange counter is rarely open. You will need U.S. dollars to pay for taxicab transportation to the CCAD campus. It is easy and inexpensive to obtain a taxicab to CCAD from the Port Columbus International Airport. Taxicabs are readily available at the airport at all times. Upon collecting your luggage, follow the “ground transportation” signs or contact the information desk in the baggage
claim area for assistance on where to find taxicabs. The address of Schottenstein Residence Hall is 95 N. Ninth St., Columbus OH 43215; the address of Design Square Apartments is 91 Cleveland Ave., Columbus OH 43215. The cost of taxicab transportation from the airport to CCAD averages $25–$30 depending on the number of bags you have. Travel time is usually 10 to 20 minutes. It is also customary to offer the taxicab driver a tip equal to 10 percent of the fare amount. A taxicab is the method of transportation that we strongly recommend for traveling from the airport to the CCAD campus. Do not try to take a local bus to CCAD. CCAD is not able to provide airport pick-up service to students.
RESIDENCE LIFE CCAD’s residence halls provide an opportunity for you to both study and live right in the heart of the CCAD community. This provides the best environment for you to succeed, especially during your first year of college. Relationships formed with classmates in the residence halls often are maintained throughout your time at CCAD. The research supporting the value of on-campus living is so strong that CCAD requires all freshmen and transfer students under the age of 21 who have
fewer than 24 completed credit hours to live on campus for their first year at CCAD. (Many students choose to continue living on campus well beyond that required year.) Some exceptions do apply; contact Residence Life at 614.222.3294 or housing@ccad.edu if you have questions. Two professional staff members and 13 Resident Advisors (RAs) oversee the residence halls. The staff provides educational and personal assistance while serving as a resource and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
WHAT SHOULD I PURCHASE FOR SCHOOL? NOTE: The following lists are not exhaustive; if you have questions, just contact Residence Life at 614.222.3294 or housing@ccad.edu. Please also note that you will not be able to travel with many of these items. However, you can buy them during the scheduled trips to Target during orientation. If you will live in Schottenstein Residence Hall, go here for a list of items that you are expected to provide. If you will live in Design Square Apartments, go here for a list of items that you are expected to provide.
THINK ABOUT: What does it take for me to get ready in the morning? How am I going to organize my stuff? Do I need shelving? Containers? Crates? A shower caddy? What will my roommate do with his/her space? Should we coordinate what items we bring, talk about how we will live together, discuss decorations?
I know I’m responsible for any wall damage in my room. With that in mind, how am I going to decorate? What are my eating habits? Will I want to have some quick breakfast options on hand? What environment do I need to sleep? Will I want headphones or ear plugs? A night mask? Extra pillows?
What does “cleaning” mean to me? How often, using what products, and what do I expect from my suitemates? Do I know how to use a washing machine?
MORE ONLINE RESOURCES
Medical Information Form (due Aug. 1) Student Technology Buyers’ Guide
COLUMBUS WEATHER Columbus has four distinct seasons. Spring usually begins in March and lasts through June. Temperatures start to rise in April and by June it can be very warm. Spring in Columbus often has many days of rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures range from 40–70 degrees Fahrenheit (5–21 degrees Celsius). Summer is the hottest and driest season in Columbus. Summer months include July, August, and September. Summer temperatures range from 70–100 degrees Fahrenheit (24–38 degrees Celsius). Fall generally lasts from September until early December. (Fall is sometimes referred to as autumn.) Foliage begins changing color from green to brilliant oranges, reds, and yellows. Temperatures begin to cool down during these months; they range from 40–65 degrees Fahrenheit (4–18 degrees Celsius). Warm clothing is often needed during the latter part of fall. Winter is the coldest season. It generally lasts from December until March. The months of January and February are usually the coldest, and often there is snow and ice on the ground. Everyone should be especially careful when walking or driving during winter. Temperatures range from 0 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 to -1 degrees Celsius). Warm clothing (heavy coats, hats, and gloves) is an absolute necessity.
AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES (ºF / ºC)
COLUMBUS LIVING Your stay in the United States will be an excellent opportunity to learn about American people and their way of life firsthand, as well as to visit famous places you have heard or read about. Columbus is the state capital of Ohio. Columbus is the 15th largest city in the United States and continues to grow at a rapid pace. With a metropolitan-area population of more than 1.8 million people, Columbus is larger than many well-known cities such as Boston, Miami, Denver, Washington D.C., and New Orleans. Columbus houses the world’s largest nonprofit research and development organization: Battelle Memorial Institute. Also located here are the corporate headquarters of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Nationwide Insurance, Wendy’s International, and Limited Brands (as well as many more). An abundance of activities is available for your enjoyment. Many are free or have a minimal fee. Annual events in Columbus include internationally recognized arts, music, food, cultural, and community festivals.
USEFUL WEBSITES
COLUMBUS FESTIVALS
• Columbus City information
• Festival Latino
• Columbus’ official web site
• India Festival
• Columbus Visitors Bureau
• Greek Festival
• Art events in Columbus
• International Festival
NEIGHBORHOODS AROUND CCAD • Discovery District • Short North Gallery District • Arena District • Downtown • OSU Campus
• Asian Festival
CONTACT INFORMATION TOPIC
OFFICE
PHONE/EMAIL
ACADEMIC ADVISING Advising 614.222.3295 advising@ccad.edu BILLING Bursar 614.222.3295 bursar@ccad.edu COMPUTERS OR TECHNOLOGY I.T. Help Desk 614.222.6174 helpdesk@ccad.edu COUNSELING AND WELLNESS Counseling Center 614.222.4000 counseling@ccad.edu DINING OPTIONS ON CAMPUS
Student Affairs
614.222.4044
DISABILITY SUPPORT Learning Support 614.222.4044 learningsupport@ccad.edu EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Safety & Security
614.222.6165
FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid 614.222.3295 financialaid@ccad.edu HEALTH INSURANCE Student Affairs 614.222.4044 dtodd@ccad.edu JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS Career Services 614.222.4045 careerservices@ccad.edu MEAL PLANS
Student Affairs
614.222.4044
INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION Multicultural Affairs 614.222.6175 dlewis@ccad.edu STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student Involvement 614.222.6191 getinvolved@ccad.edu SUPPLIES AND BOOKS Supply Store 614.222.3253 dhinty@ccad.edu ANY OTHER QUESTIONS One-Stop Student Services
614.222.3295
IMPORTANT DATES FALL 2014 AUG. 22 New Student Picnic 5:30 p.m.
OCT. 17 Midterm grades due
AUG. 25–29 Welcome Week
OCT. 31 Big Boo! Halloween party
AUG. 25 Fall Semester begins
Deadline to drop/withdraw without failure
AUG. 27 Involvement Fair 11 a.m.–1 p.m. AUG. 29 Deadline to change meal plan type or receive refund Deadline to add classes and register for credit/audit SEPT. 1 Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) SEPT. 2 $10/course drop fee begins SEPT. 5 Welcome Fest Deadline to waive student insurance plan OCT. 3–4 Family Weekend OCT. 11 SculptureX Symposium OCT. 17 Internship and Job Fair
NOV. 24 Campus Thanksgiving meal in cafeteria NOV. 27–28 Thanksgiving Break (no classes; offices close 12 p.m. Nov. 26) DEC. 6 CCAD Art Fair DEC. 12 Fall Semester ends DEC. 13 Schottenstein Residence Hall closes 1 p.m. DEC. 15–JAN. 11 Winter Break (no classes; offices open December 15–19 and January 5–9) JAN. 5 Spring Semester tuition due JAN. 10 Schottenstein Residence Hall opens for returning students 9 a.m. JAN. 12 Spring Semester begins
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Senior thesis galleries
1. Joseph V. Canzani Center Cleveland Ave. & E. Gay St.
E. Gay St.
2. Loann Crane Center for De 112 Cleveland Ave.
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3. Administration Building 107 N. Ninth St.
4. Schottenstein Residence H 95 N. Ninth St.
N. Washington Ave.
N. Ninth St.
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Cleveland Ave.
N. Grant Ave.
E. Gay St.
5. Kinney Hall 470 E. Gay St. 6. Battelle Hall 101 N. Washington Ave. 7. Visiting Artist Residence 525 Boone St.
8. CCAD Design Studios on Br 390 E. Broad St.
E. Broad St. (U.S. Route 40)
9. Grant Lab 76-82 N. Grant Ave.
10. Design Square Apartments 91 Cleveland Ave. 11. Studio Hall 122 N. Grant Ave.
1. Canzani Center Cleveland Ave. & E. Gay St.
8. CCAD Design Studios on Broad 390 E. Broad St.
2. Loann Crane Center for Design 112 Cleveland Ave.
9. Grant Labs 76-82 N. Grant Ave.
3. Administration Building 107 N. Ninth St.
10. Design Square Apartments 91 Cleveland Ave.
4. Schottenstein Residence Hall 95 N. Ninth St.
11. Studio Hall 122 N. Grant Ave.
5. Kinney Hall 470 E. Gay St.
12. Circle Hall 145 N. Grant Ave.
12. Amelita Mirolo Fine Arts B 161 N. Grant Ave. 13. Circle Hall 145 N. Grant Ave.
60 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 P 614.224.9101 F 614.222.4040 www.ccad.edu
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THE JOSEPH V. CANZANI CENTER holds the President’s office, as well as offices for the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Advancement, and Student Affairs; the Admissions, Advancement, and Continuing & Professional Studies teams; Information Technology; and the Packard Library. There are also the main campus auditorium, the Canzani Center Gallery (CCAD’s main public exhibitions space), a senior thesis exhibition gallery (the Acock Gallery), the boardroom, and a multipurpose room. THE CRANE CENTER FOR DESIGN’s ground floor is home to Student Affairs, including Student Life, the Learning Resource Center, Counseling Services, and OneStop Student Services (comprised of Advising, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and the Bursar). Also on the ground level is a game room. On the upper floors are faculty offices, Interior Design and Advertising & Graphic Design classrooms, and computer labs geared toward CAD (computer-aided design) work. THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING houses the Business Office, Human Resources, Security, Facilities, and the mailroom. There are also several student work areas.
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THE SCHOTTENSTEIN RESIDENCE HALL is a suite-style living space for freshmen.
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KINNEY HALL houses Animation, Cinematic Arts, Illustration, and Photography faculty offices, classrooms, studios, and labs, including electronic publishing labs. Also in Kinney are the Fab Lab (fabrication lab); the IT Help Desk; glass-blowing, ceramics, illustration, and industrial design studios; a printmaking lab; computer labs; and the CCAD Supply Store.
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BATTELLE HALL contains dimensional studies, which include sculpture, jewelry, and metal and welding shops, as well as faculty offices.
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THE VISITING ARTIST RESIDENCE consists of two apartments used to house visiting artists, lecturers, and faculty.
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DESIGN STUDIOS ON BROAD is the home of the CCAD MindMarket. It also holds a senior thesis exhibition hall, an alumni gallery, faculty offices, the Career Services office, the Fashion Design and MFA programs, and CORE Studio classrooms.
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GRANT LAB contains CORE Studio classrooms.
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DESIGN SQUARE APARTMENTS provide apartment style living for mainly upperclass students.
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STUDIO HALL used to be the home of the Fashion Design program, which is now in Design Studios on Broad.
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THE AMELITA MIROLO FINE ARTS BUILDING houses painting and drawing classrooms; individual studio spaces for fine arts seniors; and the Beaton Gallery.
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CIRCLE HALL houses faculty offices, the Liberal Arts department, computer labs, and a papermaking studio.
60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 www.ccad.edu // 614.222.6191 orientation@ccad.edu