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Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art
11141 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106

Official telephone: (216) 421-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 223-4700
Fax number: (216) 421-7438
Website: www.cia.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and January.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: industrial design, illustration, painting
Majors with the lowest enrollment: enameling, medical illustration, drawing
Average freshman GPA: 3 on a 4.0 scale

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
independent study, honors program, internships
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Other special or unique academic programs:
4-1 Art Education program with Case Western U.
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Animation
  • Biomedical Art
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing
  • Game Design
  • Glass
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Industrial Design
  • Interior Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Jewelry/Metals
  • Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
Master's Degrees

  • Art Education

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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