Detroit Compact Scholarship Program

To graduating senior scholars:

The following information will help you to determine if you qualify for Compact College funding and provide you with the forms needed to apply for funding to a four-year college program or a community college/job training program.

To receive compact funds, you will need to select a post-high school institution from this list.  Below are the colleges, universities and job training sites that are included in the Compact program: 

Michigan Public Institutions	Michigan Private Institutions (These schools do not guarantee full tuition and fees, see Pg. 3)
Central Michigan University	Adrian College	Kalamazoo College
Eastern Michigan University	Albion College	Madonna University
Ferris State University	Alma College	Marygrove University
Grand Valley State University	Andrews College	Northwood University
Michigan State University	Calvin College	Olivet College
Michigan Technological University	Hillsdale College	Sienna Heights College
Oakland University	Hope College       University of Detroit Mercy	Spring Arbor College
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Wayne State University	Community Colleges & Job Training Programs
Western Michigan University	Schoolcraft Community College, Focus Hope,
	Wayne County Community College District

QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMPACT FUNDS

In order to qualify for Compact financial assistance, you must meet the requirements that are based on the type of post-high school education you are seeking.

Four Year College Requirements

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Community College/Job Training Requirements

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If you have met all the requirements for the Compact Program’s college/university or job training assistance, you must compile the requested information, complete the forms for the type of school you plan to attend and send all of the information to the…

Ms. Leslie Holsey,Compact Coordinator at your school, Room C129                   or to

Dr. Barbara K. Smith, Director

Office of Guidance and Counseling

3011 W. Grand Blvd., Fisher Bldg., 9th Floor

Detroit, 48202, no later than May 1^st

Important:  Some students may not qualify for a complete financial package and might need to use other sources of funds.

Nonparticipating /Private College and Universities Agreement

The Detroit Compact tuition assistance program is a collaboration between the Detroit Regional Chamber, public and private universities and Detroit Public Schools.  The majority of the funding for scholarships comes from the universities themselves.  Participating public universities guarantee that all tuition and fees will be covered for eligible students.  Participating in-state private schools may work with students on an individual basis but DO NOT guarantee that all tuition and fees will be covered, although they typically put together very generous aid packages. Private institutions do not accept transfer students.

In your case, you have chosen to attend ______________________, a private institution. Therefore the Detroit Compact Program will not be responsible for any short fall in your tuition that may be caused by the university’s method of allocating funds. Compact will send $500.00 each year (not to exceed 4 years) as long as you maintain a 2.5 GPA and are full-time (12 credit hours or more.)

In your case, you have decided to attend ______________________. This is a nonparticipating out of state institution. Compact will award a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 the first and second years only as long as you maintain a 2.5 GPA and are full-time (12 credit hours or more.)

If you attend ________________________, you will need to find other resources to assist with your tuition.  We have agreements with Michigan public universities that may fulfill your tuition assistance needs.  Please provide a parent and student signature to this letter along with your completed packet and return to the Compact Coordinator assigned to your school. If you have any questions, please contact:

The Detroit Regional Chamber

Robert Troutman

(313) 596-0478

rtroutman@detroitchamber

One Woodward Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48226

Student Name (print):  ____________________________            Date:  __________________

Student Signature:       ____________________________            Date:  __________________

           

Parent Signature:         ____________________________   Date:___________________

TOP TEN RULES FOR SELECTING A COLLEGE

TOP TEN RULES FOR SELECTING A COLLEGE

1. Never make your final college selection without visiting at least your top two or three choices. No matter how well you think you know a college or university, you can learn a lot (good or bad) by spending a few hours on campus, including whether or not the college feels like a good "fit" for you. Having family members accompany you on college visits is a great idea because it gives you extra "eyes and ears" and people with whom you can discuss your impressions.

2. There are no exceptions to rule #1.

3. A college is not necessarily right for you because its name is familiar. That might seem pretty obvious, but you wouldn't believe how many students equate educational quality with name recognition.

4. Investigate at least three or four colleges you know little or nothing about but offer the field(s) of study of interest to you, are appropriately selective for a students with your grades and SAT or ACT scores, and are located in geographic areas attractive to you. You have nothing to lose and you might make a great discovery. A little research and an open mind can greatly increase the odds that you make a good college choice.

5. There are very few worse reasons to select a college than because your friends are going there. Choosing a college because your girlfriend or boyfriend is headed there is one of them. In fact, if there is a worse reason to choose a college, it escapes us.

6. Investigate, investigate, investigate, and be sure to separate reality from (often baseless) opinions. Lots of folks will refer to a college as "good", "hard to get into", "a party school", "too expensive", etc. without really knowing the facts. Don't accept these kinds of generalizations without evidence.

7. Do not rule out colleges early because of cost. Many colleges offer scholarships, financial aid, and tuition installment plans that make them far more affordable than they may first appear. You can't/won't know how much it will cost to attend a college until the very end of the process.

8. Deadlines, whether for college applications, SAT or ACT registration, financial aid, scholarships, campus housing, etc. are not suggestions. Miss a deadline and you may find yourself in deep you-know-what. Write down on a calendar and adhere strictly to all deadlines.

9. Don't be afraid to apply to a few "reach schools". You might be pleasantly surprised by the results if you are not entirely unrealistic. Then, apply to at least three colleges you like which are highly likely to admit you. Remember, choose these three colleges very carefully as they are the places where you are mostly likely to wind up. Finally, choose at least two "safety" colleges. Colleges to which you are virtually certain you will be admitted. Choosing "safety" schools they don't really like is a mistake many students make. If you take the time to choose safety schools you would be happy to attend, you'll eliminate all the anxiety some students experience in the college application and admissions process.

10. When it is time to make your final choice, discuss your options with your family, your counselor (if you have one), and others who know you well and whose judgment you value. If you have a tough time choosing among two or more colleges or universities it is probably because you have done a good job putting together your list and you will be happy at whichever institution you choose. Once you make your choice, don't agonize over it. If you have followed these rules there is an excellent chance your final college choice will be a good one.

http://www.college-scholarships.com/index.html

Michigan College Guide

ABOUT

In just one year, planning spring break, along with prom and graduation parties, will top your senior "to do" list. But before you begin thinking beach and bash supplies, you have an even more important task to complete.As a junior, its time to consider college.

College is about more than vocational training. Its an experience that will shape your life and self-identity. Finding the school that will best help you grow can be overwhelming. That's why we created this guide.

Use our list of Internet resources to find helpful information and answer your questions. We've even created a time line to keep you on track through the decision process.The pages that follow not only list important details about Michigan schools, but they offer advice and tips for each step you'll take to get to your college of choice, from researching and applying to packing and living away from home.

2006 introduces a notable change for college-bound students.The SAT and ACT entrance exams have been re-formatted to include different features.The scores reflected in each school's individual listing reflect numbers based on the old tests, as new scores can't be determined until next year. Please read our breakdown on page 7 that tells you what you need to know to prepare for the new SAT/ACT.

Collect as much knowledge as you can before making your decision. Consult counselors, teachers, parents, friends and even current college students. Listen to their advice, but make the final choice your own. Use your head and follow your heart - they will take you to the right place.

Most importantly, though, enjoy the rest of your high school experience and look forward to the next chapter. The college years are some of the best in life.We want to make sure you that you find the right school in 

http://www.michigancollegeguide.com/

COLLEGE TIMELINE

This is a general time line for college planning. Please contact each school and/or consult individual listings for more specific information regarding admissions, housing, financial aid and deadlines.

JUNIOR YEAR

Spring

• Assess your reasons for going to college. What are your goals?
• What learning opportunities are most important to you?
• Do your college plans include career plans? What are your career interests? Discuss with counselors, teachers, parents and friends.
• Make a list of factors that are important to you in choosing a college, including two-year vs. four-year, location, cost, atmosphere and variety of programs offered.
• Consult Web sites and college guidebooks.
• Attend fairs and college-night programs in your area. Collect information on colleges that interest you.
• Take college admissions tests (ACT/ACT Plus Writing Test, SAT Reasoning Test/SAT Subject Test).

Summer

• Start visiting campuses. Note important features, such as class size, campus size, extracurricular activities, housing, deadlines, and contacts for admissions and financial aid.
• Work on drafts of admissions applications, especially the essay portion. Craft a resume.
• Prepare for fall standardized tests (if you're disappointed with your spring scores or have not taken them yet).
• Begin your scholarship search. Research Web sites, books and within your community.
• Talk with parents about scholarships that may be available through their employers.

SENIOR YEAR

Fall

• Continue visiting colleges, and revisit the ones you feel need a second look.
• Consider sitting in on a class and talking to current students.
• Organize your notes into a detailed comparison chart; weigh the pros and cons of each institution.
• Apply to your top three to five choices.
• Make sure to observe all deadlines.
• Submit your transcript and test scores, plus letters of recommendation and other required documents.
• Schedule required or recommended interviews.
• Take/retake ACT/SAT if necessary.
• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: October-December: Early-action and early-decision application deadlines
• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Deadlines for admissions and private aid
• Confirm application plans: Make sure transcripts and recommendations have been sent by guidance counselors.

Winter

• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Early-admission decisions delivered in December
• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Meet deadlines for private aid; admissions deadlines begin.
• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Apply for Federal Aid. Deadlines vary. To ensure your aid package includes as many sources as possible, apply as soon as you can after January 1. Consult financial aid offices andwww.fafsa.ed.gov for necessary forms.
• If early admission has been denied, it's time to re-group and apply to other schools - the chances you'll get in through regular admission at that same college are not great. Confer with parents, counselors and friends, and be sure to meet spring general admissions deadlines.
• Keep up second-semester grades, and stay active in sports and the community - many colleges ask for mid-year grade reports and/or state that acceptance is contingent on continued successful performance. Just because you're accepted, doesn't mean you're in.
• Apply for a summer internship to get a taste of a career you're interested in.

Spring

• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Deposit deadlines. Many deposits are due May 1 to secure your spot. Meet this deadline or risk forfeiting your spot to waitlist students.
• Reply to all decision letters with intent to attend or not attend.
• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Study for those Advanced Placement exams in May. Success on these tests (resulting in college credit) can save you time and money once you get to college.
• Most acceptance and denial letters should arrive by April 15.
• Last chance for tours. Make sure to check out campuses at schools that have accepted you.
• Make your final decision. Consult counselors and parents one last time.

Summer

• IMPORTANT DEADLINE: Attend orientation programs.
• Get ready for the dorms. Talk to future roommates and current students, and scour garage sales for supplies.
• Work an internship to keep your mind stimulated and decide if that path is something you'd like to explore in college.
• Attend a class at a local community college to help prepare you for college-level course work.

WEB SITES & TIPS

There's a lot to think about when choosing a college, but you don't have to do it alone. There are many resources available to help ensure a smooth transition into this new life adventure:

GENERAL HELP

These sites provide information on an array of topics, and can help guide you from your research to your first college experiences.

www.collegeboard.com
Created by the College Board, a nonprofit association dedicated to preparing students for college. Includes a financial aid estimator; a college search; tips on planning, preparing and applying for college; information on SAT and AP testing; and more.

www.ed.gov
Maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Includes college search, financial aid assistance, college planner/time line and other useful tips for college-bound students.

www.mapping-your-future.org
One-stop site for advice on career planning, financial strategies and choosing a college. Sponsored by participants in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

www.nacac.com
Site of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Offers information on college fairs and financial aid seminars.Archived newsletters offer parents and students tips on preparing for college,ways to maximize resources for scholarships, career development, college searches and more.

RESEARCHING SCHOOLS

Tip #1: Ask admissions offices for current freshmen's e-mail addresses.

Ask what they like or dislike about the school, and what they wish they knew when they were applying for admission. Meet a current student for coffee on campus - it's a great way to make a new friend and find out more about the school from someone firsthand.

Tip #2: Attend college fairs early in the decision process.

College fairs are a great way to meet admissions staff from different colleges one-on-one.Ask questions, collect materials, and use this opportunity to narrow down early which schools you might consider and which ones don't seem like a good fit. Don't miss the 2005 Michigan College Fair, on April 7, at the Macomb Expo Center in Warren.

Tip #3: Check out a copy of the Princeton Review's Best 357 Colleges from your local library.

Published yearly, this in-depth guide contains valuable information that most college Web sites don't provide, such as student narratives, what the typical student wears and drives, the most popular student activities, and what the campus atmosphere is like.

www.campustours.com
Operated by CampusTours, an organization that works with more than 800 colleges and universities throughout the United States to build and offer students virtual college tours.

www.macac.org
Site of the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling. Includes local college fairs' calendars and online registration forms, plus a link to nacac.com.

www.michigancc.net
Site of the Michigan Community College Network. Provides contacts for and links to community colleges throughout Michigan.

www.nces.ed.gov
The National Center for Education Statistics provides a college search by state or region, as well as pertinent information for each school, including campus crime stats, tuition costs, and student diversity and enrollment.

www.usnews.com
Site of U.S. News & World Report. Features college rankings and guides, discussion forums, college search based on your specifications, college comparison worksheets, articles, standardized testing calendar, financial aid planner and more.

FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS

Tip #1: Don't eliminate any college because of costs.

Develop a plan on paper to finance your education. Investigate all possible resources, including parents, savings, summer earnings, financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans,work-study) and any other sources you can think of.

Tip #2: Consider less expensive options.

Because public universities receive money from state and local governments, these schools offer lower tuition (especially for in-state students).Attending somewhere close to home also will save on expenses, such as dorm living.

Tip #3: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You'll need this financial aid application form to apply for federal and state student grants,work-study and loans. Complete income tax returns before filling out the FAFSA - much of the information requested is the same. But you don't have to file your income tax return with the IRS before you fill out the FAFSA. Submitting your FAFSA online reduces processing time and costly errors.To get your PIN (which you'll need as an electronic signature and to access information about your application), fill out the brief application at www.pin.ed.gov.You can complete the form a year early if you want to see for what you will qualify.

www.fafsa.ed.gov
Site of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Walks you through getting organized for the FAFSA application (documents you need, etc.), filling the form out and following up on your application status online.

www.michigan.gov
Operated by the State of Michigan; offers information on Michigan-based scholarships, as well as choosing a college, planning a career and more.

TEST TAKING

Tip #1: Stay on schedule.

Your first round of the ACT or SAT should be in March/April of your junior year, and your second go around in May/June.These dates are suggested for fall application deadlines. For spring application deadlines, it's suggested you take or retake tests by December of your senior year.However, the tests are administered almost monthly and you should consult your school of choice to determine the best schedule of testing for you. Many high schools offer review courses.

www.act.org
Site of ACT, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides services in education and workforce development. Includes a college search, admissions applications, ACT registration and test center locator, ACT sample questions, student testimonials, financial aid estimator and more.

www.ets.org
Site of the Educational Testing Service. Offers tips on locating centers, and registering and practicing for a number of tests, including AP and SAT.

www.kaplan.com
Site of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post. Includes information on preparation for and taking college and graduate school tests, as well as college admissions and career planning.

APPLYING TO SCHOOLS

Tip #1: Avoid application pitfalls.

If applying online, print out the application 4 or 5 times if necessary until it's perfect, before sending it - you want to be sure it's complete and thoroughly proofread. Keep a printed copy in case of computer malfunction and data loss. And, keep in mind, transcripts and recommendations may need to be sent separately in the mail.

Tip #2: If you're not accepted to your colleges of choice, consider attending community college for a year.

Most universities accept transfer credits, and many students get in the second time around because admissions offices aren't focusing on GPAs or standardized test scores.

Tip #3: Start writing your essays the summer before your senior year.

The fall of your senior year will be stressful enough with taking the ACT/SAT, keeping your grades up and attending senior class functions. Don't wait until the night before to write your college entrance essay. Start early, take some time and then go back to it. Sometimes re-reading your work can give you a new perspective and make for a stronger piece.

Tip #4: For schools with rolling admissions, apply early.

Many times schools with rolling admissions get back to you with a decision within a month or two. By knowing an answer, you can eliminate nail-biting nervousness. If you are admitted, make sure you visit the school before making a final decision. If you are deferred, make sure to contact someone in the admissions department and talk to them about why you were deferred and what you can do to increase your chances of acceptance.

www.macrao.com
Site of the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Provides transfer requirements for Michigan colleges and universities, as well as information on transfer student fairs, college nights and online admissions.

www.theadmissionsoffice.com
Operated by The Admissions Office, a college selection online resource. Offers college admissions essay editing, information on college tests, college applications, news stories and links to summer study opportunities.

College for Creative Studies

http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/

CCS offers Bachelors of Fine Arts in 12 majors and Masters of Fine Arts in two areas.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREES

The BFA degree requires completion of 126 credit hours: 84 in studio areas and 42 in general studies courses. In addition to coursework in their chosen major, first-year students take courses in the Foundation Department, where they study drawing, color theory and basic design. Students in all majors also take courses in the Liberal Arts Department, designed to provide them with an understanding of the larger social and cultural context in which they live. Typical weekly schedules for full-time students comprise 24 studio hours and six academic hours.
Undegraduate programs

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

The College's MFA degrees in strategic design and transportation design are terminal degrees that prepare students for leadership in industries that rely on design. The MFA degree programs share core curricula, with variations in technology components, and the focus and content of industry sponsored projects.
The MFA degree requires completion of 60 credit hours. Distinctive among MFA programs in the United States, CCS' graduate programs are grounded in the conviction that the most effective designers are those who have a firm grasp of the business world.
Graduate programs

LOCATION

CCS is located in Detroit's Midtown, where students will find a variety of activities near campus to enrich their studies and provide entertainment. The Detroit Film Theatre and the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the largest art museums in the country, are both located next to CCS's Walter and Josephine Ford campus. Admission to the DIA is free for CCS students. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the largest of its kind in the country, is also located next to campus. University and public libraries, galleries, great restaurants, and live music venues showcasing indie rock, hip hop, techno, folk, jazz and blues also can be found close by.

While Detroit offers all the advantages you would expect from a big city, it is unique in many ways. For one, it‘s affordable. The city is also one of the largest markets in the country for advertising, industrial design and publishing – which means students have access to internships, jobs, and faculty mentors who are active in their fields. Ultimately, Detroit has been known for making things – this combination of craftsmanship and technology makes it a perfect place for an art and design school.

HISTORY

For more than a century, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has distinguished itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world. The current College traces its heritage back to 1906 when a group of local civic leaders, inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement, formed the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. The Society’s mission was to keep the ideals of beauty and craftsmanship alive in what was rapidly becoming an industrialized world. At their original location on Farmer Street, Society members began teaching informal classes in basic design, drawing and woodcarving. In 1911, they opened a gallery where students as well as prominent modern artists displayed and sold their work.

As Detroit’s creative community continued to take root, the Society recognized the need to expand. They moved to a larger location on Watson Street (1916), and 10 years later became one of the first arts and crafts organizations to offer a formal, four-year program in art (1926). Within a year, the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts grew to an enrollment of 280 students.

Much of the school’s success was attributed to its close integration of rigorous courses with progression of the art and design movements and world-class, contemporary exhibitions—a tradition that continues to prevail. In addition to hiring talented, local artists and designers, the school sought renowned painters, sculptors and craftspeople from around the world to teach courses. In 1933, the Society’s gallery garnered national media attention as one of the first art institutions to recognize the automobile as an art form. This was around the same time that programs in industrial design and commercial art were introduced to the school’s curriculum.

The school relocated for a third time in 1958 to its current location near the city’s cultural center. The move provided students with more convenient access to the Detroit Institute of Arts’ impressive collection. All classes and offices were initially housed in the Arts & Crafts building designed by Minoru Yamasaki.

In 1962, the school officially became a college when the Michigan Department of Education authorized the institution to offer of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design. Eight years later, the College was awarded the right to provide degrees in all of their major programs. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) granted original accreditation in 1972, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) granted regional accreditation in 1977.

The next four decades brought about several improvements and significant changes to the campus. In 1975, construction of the architectural award-winning Kresge-Ford Building was completed, and the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts changed its name to the Center for Creative Studies—College of Art and Design. The school acquired an apartment building adjacent to campus (the Art Centre building) in 1988 that serves as the main dormitory on campus and the building that formerly housed Detroit’s African American Museum of History in 1997 that was later transformed into the Academic Resource Center (now the Manoogian Visual Resource Center), which contains the Center Galleries and library. A parking structure was added to the campus in 1999, and in the fall of 2001, the college inaugurated the Walter B. Ford II building for design and technology-driven disciplines. The donation to fund this project was the largest ever given to an art college at the time. That year, two historic homes on the northern side of campus were also renovated to accommodate administration and admissions offices.

The year 2001 brought about a milestone critical to the future of the school. Results of a research study led to the Board of Trustees’ decision to change the school’s name to the College for Creative Studies (CCS) to more clearly communicate its identity as an accredited, degree-granting “college.”

The Josephine F. Ford Sculpture Garden was added in the fall of 2005 to provide a gathering place for the campus community, and in 2007, the College renovated another home on historic Ferry Street to house the Institutional Advancement and Human Resources offices.

In 2008, CCS embarked on its most significant project to date—a $145 million redevelopment of the 760,000 sq. ft. historic Argonaut Building (formerly General Motors’ first research and design studio). Located in Detroit’s New Center district (about a mile from the original Walter and Josephine Ford Campus), the building serves as the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education.

The Taubman Center is home to the College’s five undergraduate design departments, graduate degree programs in design and transportation design and the Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies, an art and design charter school for middle and high school students. This second campus site has enabled CCS to expand its curriculum to include new areas of the creative industries, improve facilities for all of its departments and connect with the local community through the Detroit Creative Corridor Center. It represents the College’s commitment toward accelerating metro Detroit's transition to an innovation-based economy by renewing the infrastructure of an important urban neighborhood; attracting, developing and retaining talent in the creative industries; spurring research in sustainable product development; and creating jobs and new business opportunities. The original Ford campus continues to house arts and crafts disciplines as well as the majority of administrative offices.

The College’s legacy has contributed to its recognition as an international leader in art and design education. In 2007, Bloomberg Business Week listed CCS among the top design schools in the world. The College now enrolls more than 1,400 students seeking undergraduate degrees across 11 majors and graduate degrees in design and transportation design. CCS also offers non-credit courses in the visual arts through its Continuing Education programs and annually provides over 4,000 high-risk Detroit youth with art and design education through the Community Arts Partnerships programs.

A century of tradition shaped by some of the most brilliant minds in the world has culminated in a truly unsurpassed institution of higher learning—a community where the creative spirit is free to soar.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/high-school-students/admissions-requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

• The application deadline for the fall semester is July 1 and for the winter semester
  it is December 1.
• Completed free online application or printed paper application with $35 fee.
• Official high school transcript with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Applicants having earned a GED must submit official results of their test scores. (A minimum of a 401 composite is required.)
• ACT (our ACT code is 1989) or SAT (our SAT code is 1035) scores indicating potential to succeed at the college level. CCS uses the ACT English score and SAT writing subject test to place incoming freshmen into their English composition course. If students do not have either test result, they will be required to take the English Placement Exercise. If GED is submitted, the ACT or SAT is not required.
• Official college transcript if dual-enrolled.
• The College also accepts eligible Advanced Placement, CLEP and International Baccalaureate credits when applicable. Submit official exam transcripts for consideration. See website for current score requirements.
• Five-to eight-piece portfolio. Portfolios should be uploaded to https://ccs.slideroom.com. You will be charged a $10 upload fee, depending on the number of images submitted.
• The application, transcripts, test scores and portfolio may be submitted separately. 
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Personal interviews are available.
• Prospective students must demonstrate commitment, maturity and a readiness to work and grow in an educationally creative environment.
• Applicants who are unable to meet these requirements are encouraged to complete one full-time semester or two quarter terms (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) in a general liberal arts program at an accredited college and maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average prior to seeking admission. A minimum of six of the 12 credits must be in academic subjects. Occasionally, students are considered for admission on a conditional

REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS

• Home-school transcripts must include a list of courses taken, grades received or level of proficiency attained. Minimum 2.5 grade point average or equivalent required.
  
• A high school diploma also must be submitted (based on the student state requirements). For Michigan residents, the parents providing the home-schooling will issue the diploma.
  
• All other admissions requirements, criteria and guidelines apply equally to home-schooled students.

GENERAL TIMELINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

CCS accepts applications on a rolling basis. Following is a general timeline for fall semester applicants. The winter semester timeline varies, an admissions counselor will help guide you through the process:
ANYTIME:

• Visit Campus
• Find us at National Portfolio Days or College Fairs
• Schedule a counseling appointment or campus tour
• Earn a merit-based scholarship

SEPTEMBER 1–AUGUST 1 (Fall Semester):
Submit your application for the following fall semester beginning in September
SEPTEMBER 1–DECEMBER 1 (Winter Semester):Submit your application for the following winter semester beginning in January
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 17:Ask your art teacher to nominate you for CCS's Award of Excellence Competition. Make sure you qualify first!
JANUARY 1 - MARCH 1:File the FAFSA online. The financial aid process takes approximately four to six weeks to complete.
Early FEBRUARY:A competition held in March will determine the winners of our highest scholarships. Applicants may be nominated by either their high school or college art instructor or by a CCS Admissions Counselor. Qualified nominees must complete all of the admissions requirements before the competition date.
MARCH 1:
If you are participating on a FIRST Team and applying for a FIRST Scholarship at CCS, you must be accepted by March 1st to be eligible for this award.
MARCH–JUNE:
Reserving space after you've been accepted

• Submit your $100 Commitment fee to reserve your space in your department and begin the registration process. Send the completed form and payment to the Admissions Office. You can also pay over the phone with a credit card by calling the Admissions Office. The commitment fee is applied directly to the first semester's tuition and is non-refundable.
• After acceptance, students who wish to live on campus must submit the Commitment fee of $100 to the Admissions Office, then submit all housing forms (provided in the acceptance packet) and $550 ($200 housing deposit and $350 first housing payment) to the Housing Office. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis when all housing materials and payments have been received.

JUNE–AUGUST:

• Request that your final, official transcript(s) and/or Advanced Placement test scores be sent directly from high school/college(s) to the Office of Registration at CCS after you have been accepted.
• Complete your New Student Check In on Blackboard
• After your commitment fee has been paid, you will be mailed a letter that contains your username and password from the Academic Advising and Registration Office. An e-mail will be sent to your CCS e-mail account with instructions on how to register for classes.
• While completing your online Check in, you will confirm your attendance for Orientation and/or English Placement Exam. New students can register for classes online and will receive instructions on how to do so. It is important that you become familiar with WebAdvisor on Blackboard. This is how you will register for future semesters and receive valuable information from departments and instructors while you are attending CCS.
• Register for courses. You will receive an Academic Evaluation from the Academic Advising and Registration Office to your CCS e-mail account. On your Academic Evaluation your advisor will highlight the courses that are recommended for you to take the following semester. Choose your desired days and times of those courses from the schedule book, and register on-line or you may come and visit an advisor in the Academic Advising and Registration Office. You can make an appointment at 313.664.7672.
• Attend EPE - English Placement Exam (if applicable) and New Student Orientation.

Late AUGUST:
New student Move In and Welcome Week activities
Early SEPTEMBER:
Classes begin