GET READY TO GET READY! COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN 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 CCAD FAMILY! Everyone who’s been in your shoes agrees—a lot of questions come up as you prepare for college life. We want to help you with some answers: about orientation, housing, parking, placement testing, and more. This booklet is something you can refer to all summer, both before and after orientation. Speaking of orientation, now’s the time to RSVP. All new students are required to attend, and the sooner you register, the better shot you have at your first-choice dates. Visit www.ccad.edu/events-2014/ orientation to choose from the following:
REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 5 AND THE DEADLINE IS JUNE 6. SESSION I..............................................JUNE 15–16 SESSION II.............................................JUNE 19–20 SESSION III............................................JUNE 23–24 SESSION IV............................................AUG. 22
TRANSFER AND NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS: AUG. 21 ONLY
QUESTIONS? Email orientation@ccad.edu or call 614.222.6191.
ORIENTATION HIGHLIGHTS COUNT ON IT—YOU WILL: Meet and mingle with your orientation leaders, as well as tons of fellow new students. Make friends before classes even start! Spend the night in our Schottenstein Residence Hall and experience what it’s like to live on campus. (At August orientation, you’ll move right into your residence hall if you’re living on campus this fall.) Get this-is-for-real details about • The first-year curriculum • Student activities and involvement • Learning support • Counseling • Safety and security • Residence life • Financial matters • Campus dining • Career services • And more. Leave with your fall class schedule and CCAD ID plus lots of great free stuff!
YOUR ORIENTATION LEADERS They’re crazy, they’re brilliant, and you’ll definitely meet them all: they’re the current CCAD students who will lead you through orientation. Here’s a sneak peek.
Marcus Billingsley Kasey Vanden Bosch Emily Coletta Jennifer Gray Ben Inmon Brandon Leathead Tyler Newby Jared Sanford Jacquelyn Wagner Lizz Wilson Taylor Wilson Shadow Woolf
University Heights, OH Boardman, OH Clarksville, OH Saginaw, MI Greenwich, OH Jackson, MI Solon, OH Avon, IN Troy, OH Circleville, OH Plain City, OH Baltimore, OH
Illustration Photography Advertising & Graphic Design Fine Arts Advertising & Graphic Design Illustration Animation Illustration Fine Arts Fine Arts Advertising & Graphic Design Animation
ORIENTATION FAQ
WHERE WILL I STAY?
WHAT TIME IS ORIENTATION?
Students attending June orientation are required to stay in the residence hall (with roommates) on campus for free. During June orientation family members may also stay on campus separately from students for $60. (This pays for a double room, which includes four twin beds, a private bathroom, and common space.) The residence hall is not open the nights before and after orientation.
Check-in for orientation on the first day begins at 11 a.m. You will check in, put your stuff in your room, and then can enjoy an optional campus tour and/or lunch on your own in our Market. The first day ends around 8 p.m. for family members, while students will enjoy fun evening activities on campus. Dinner on day one is included. Day two begins at 9:30 a.m. (enjoy an optional free breakfast in our Market between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.) and ends around 1 p.m.
Family members may also choose to stay in a hotel; for more info, see the “Where to Stay” link at www. ccad.edu/admissions/orientation. During August orientation, only incoming students scheduled to live in the residence hall may stay on campus. Commuting students and all family members will need to make other housing arrangements.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? A pen and paper to take notes
Any unfinished Admissions paperwork
Pillows, twin-sized bed linens, towels, and toiletries (for those staying on campus)
Comfortable clothing and shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen
Cash for the campus vending machines and convenience store
A positive attitude and willingness to meet new people
WHERE SHOULD I PARK? On Cleveland Avenue, parking is available in the two lots adjacent to Design Square Apartments, as well as the lots behind and across from Design Studios on Broad. Check out the campus map in the back of this booklet, and look for the signs when you get to campus.
WHERE SHOULD I GO WHEN I
ARRIVE?
If you need to take the Freshman English Exam (see below), then you should arrive at 9:45 a.m. and report to the One- Stop Student Services office in the Crane Center. If you don’t need to take the exam, you can check in anytime between 11 a.m. and noon in the lobby of the Canzani Center. Just follow the signs.
DO I NEED TO TAKE THE FRESHMAN ENGLISH EXAM? Students who did not submit SAT or ACT scores to the Admissions office are required to take the Freshman English Exam to determine correct course
placement. (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. If you can’t come in June, please choose the one-day orientation on Aug. 22, just before classes start.
FRESHMAN KITS Your Freshman Kit is the box of goodies that you will need for your CORE classes (including paint, brushes, pencils, rulers, charcoal, and more). A charge for your fall art supplies is already on your bill; you just have to pick up your kit and any other supplies in the campus Supply Store. Any balance you have remaining at the end of the semester will be refunded.
When you come to campus to start classes this fall, info will be posted about where and when to pick up your kit. Typically, that time starts the Thursday before classes begin: Thursday noon– 4:30, Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Questions? Call the Supply Store at 614.222.3224.
RESIDENCE LIFE Most first-year students live in Schottenstein Residence Hall; there is also some space designated for first-year students in Design Square Apartments. Learn more about both at www.ccad.edu/ccad-campus/residence-life.
YOUR RESIDENCE HALL ASSIGNMENT To get your residence hall assignment, you must: • Fill out and submit your housing application. (You got this in your preregistration packet, but you can also find it at www.ccad.edu/ccadcampus/residence-life/housingagreement-information.) • Pay your security deposit. • Pay your scheduling deposit.
The housing application priority deadline is May 2, 2014, for incoming first-year and transfer students. We continue to accept applications until all rooms are filled, but if you apply late, you may be placed on a waitlist. Housing assignments and move-in details will be emailed in mid-July. Payment of room and board is required before you move into the residence hall on AUG. 21, 2014.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO COLLEGE? NOTE: The following lists are not exhaustive; if you have questions, just contact Residence Life at 614.222.3294 or housing@ccad.edu.
THINK ABOUT: What does it take for me to get ready?
How am I going to organize my stuff? Do I need shelving? Containers? Crates? 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? How many TVs are we going to have? Do I need/want a DVD or DVR? Can we share?
BRING: Bedding—pillows, sheets, blankets for a standard or extra-long twin mattress (Your housing assignment letter will tell you what size your mattress is.)
Bath items—towels, soap and toiletries, other bathroom accessories Personal comfort items—pictures, keepsakes, posters, etc. Equipment—alarm clock, TV, Ethernet cable, flexible-arm lamp for your desk/drawing table, personal art supplies
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?
Miscellaneous—clothes hangers, change for vending, detergent, laundry basket
I know I’m responsible for any wall damage in my room. With that in mind, how am I going to make the space my own?
Schottenstein only: mini-fridge (one per bedroom), microwave (one per suite)
What are my eating habits? Will I want to have some quick breakfast options on hand? What environment do I need to sleep? Should I bring headphones or ear plugs? A night mask? Extra pillows?
Bicycle and U-shaped bike lock
Design Square only: cooking pots, pans, dishes, utensils
PARKING If you’d like to park on campus, you have to purchase a parking pass. There are two options:
DO NOT BRING: Weight-lifting equipment
Candles and/or incense Drug or alcohol paraphernalia Pets (However, you may bring fish in a 10-gallon or less aquarium.) Additional large furniture (Desk chairs are OK.) Pressurized air container Hot plate Toaster oven
MORE ONLINE RESOURCES MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM goo.gl/BJJEs7 (due Aug. 1)
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY BUYERS’ GUIDE goo.gl/BHRXsR
REGULAR PARKING PASS This is for non-residential students who commute to campus. It costs $150 for the academic year and does not grant overnight parking status. Students using this pass must vacate all campus lots by 2 a.m. and may not return to the lot until 6 a.m. Multiple violations will result in violators being ticketed and risking having their car towed.
OVERNIGHT PARKING PASS This is for students who wish to park on campus 24 hours a day. (This is the choice for residential students.) It costs $650 for the academic year and allows for 24-hour parking in designated lots. Payment must be made by cash, check, or charge. (Financial aid funds cannot be used to pay for the pass unless you have a credit on your CCAD account after tuition and fees have been deducted for the term.) When you receive your statement of tuition and fees for the fall semester (typically sent in early July), a parking pass registration form will be included.
QUESTIONS? Read more at www.ccad.edu/ccadcampus/parking-information.
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
ORIENTATION Student Involvement 614.222.6191 orientation@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 AUGUST 21 Residence halls open 9 a.m.
OCTOBER 17 Midterm grades due
AUGUST 22 President’s Picnic 5:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 31 Big Boo! Halloween party
AUGUST 25–29 Welcome Week
Deadline to drop/withdraw without failure
AUGUST 25 Fall Semester begins AUGUST 27 Involvement Fair 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
NOVEMBER 1 Internship & Job Fair NOVEMBER 24 Campus Thanksgiving meal in cafeteria
AUGUST 29 Welcome Fest
NOVEMBER 26 Thanksgiving Break (no classes; offices close 12 p.m. Nov. 27)
Deadline to change meal plan type or receive refund
DECEMBER 6 CCAD Art Fair
Deadline to add classes and register for credit/audit
DECEMBER 12 Fall Semester ends
SEPTEMBER 1 No classes, offices closed
DECEMBER 13 Schottenstein Residence Hall closes 2 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2 $10/course drop fee begins
DECEMBER 15–JANUARY 11 Winter Break (no classes; offices open December 16–20 and January 2–10)
SEPTEMBER 5 Deadline to waive student insurance plan OCTOBER 3–4 Alumni and Family Weekend OCTOBER 11 SculptureX Sculpture Symposium OCTOBER 17 Internship & Job Fair
JANUARY 2 Spring Semester tuition due JANUARY 10 Schottenstein Residence Hall opens for returning students 9 a.m. JANUARY 12 Spring Semester begins
CAMPUS MAP Columbus College of Art & Design May 10, 2013
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CCAD NEIGHBORS
ani Center Entrance on E. Gay St.
8.
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9.
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10. Design Square Apartments
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Ninth St.
CCAD Design Studios on Broad
14. First Congregational Churc
Grant Labs
15. Columbus Museum of Art
390 E. Broad St.
79-82 N. Grant Ave. 91 Cleveland Ave.
444 E. Broad St. 480 E. Broad St.
16. Columbus State Communit 550 E. Spring St.
1 THE JOSEPH V. CANZANI CENTER holds the
President’s office, as well as offices for the VPs 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. 2 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. 3 THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING houses the
Business Office, Human Resources, Security, Facilities, and the mailroom. There are also several student work areas. 4 THE SCHOTTENSTEIN RESIDENCE HALL is a suite-
style living space for freshmen. 5 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.
6 BATTELLE HALL contains dimensional
studies, which include sculpture, jewelry, and metal and welding shops, as well as faculty offices. 7 THE VISITING ARTIST RESIDENCE consists of
two apartments used to house visiting artists, lecturers, and faculty. 8 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. 9 GRANT LAB contains CORE Studio
classrooms. 10 DESIGN SQUARE APARTMENTS provide
apartment style living for mainly upperclass students. 11 STUDIO HALL used to be the home of the
Fashion Design program, which is now in Design Studios on Broad. 12 STUDIO HALL ANNEX 13 CIRCLE HALL houses faculty offices, the
Liberal Arts department, computer labs, and a papermaking studio. 14 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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