California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts requires a minimum of 120 units to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at California College of the Arts, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. California College of the Arts accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, California College of the Arts has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 58% of students who start college at California College of the Arts complete all the credits required within six years.

California College of the Arts offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: California College of the Arts may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At California College of the Arts?

California College of the Arts has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for California College of the Arts.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with California College of the Arts directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at California College of the Arts

When choosing a major, California College of the Arts students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at California College of the Arts.

Student Designed Majors

California College of the Arts allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California College of the Arts

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Does California College of the Arts Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ California College of the Arts does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does California College of the Arts Have An Online Program?

❌ California College of the Arts does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does California College of the Arts Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ California College of the Arts offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does California College of the Arts Have An Honors Program?

❌ California College of the Arts does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does California College of the Arts Require Internships?

🟨 California College of the Arts does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About California College of the Arts

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California College of the Arts Library

The main library on campus is the Meyer Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at California College of the Arts

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at California College of the Arts, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does California College of the Arts have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

California College of the Arts does not have any ROTC programs.

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