“Congratulations on your acceptance to the College for Creative Studies! Now, let’s go over the next steps to get you ready for your first day.

First, pay your $250 non-refundable enrollment deposit to confirm your intent to enroll. Log into Self-Service with your CCS credentials to make the payment. The enrollment deadline is May 1, but the sooner, the better! For international students, you can start the visa process.

Next, submit your final, official transcripts. For graduate students, you will need to submit your college transcripts that include your degree, program and graduation date. These must be sent directly from your school to CCS.

International students who will need a Visa to study at CCS, will complete the I20 process by submitting a number of required documents. Details and next steps will be provided after the enrollment deposit is received and processed. 

If you’re planning to live on campus, apply for housing on Access Manager! You’ll receive more information about how to apply in your CCS email inbox. Check our housing page for details on what to bring and move-in dates. 

CCS automatically preregisters all incoming students for classes. Watch your CCS email for an invitation from our Academic Advising and Registration Office to schedule your meeting with your academic advisor.

Graduate students will need a laptop. New requirements for the 2025-2026 academic year will be added to the website in early June of 2025. 

Don’t miss out on New Student Orientation! It’s a great way to get acquainted with the campus, meet your peers and learn everything you need to be successful. More information will be shared with you in your CCS email inbox.

For more details and to complete these steps, visit our incoming students page, or you can schedule a meeting with me. Welcome to the CCS family! We can’t wait to see what you’ll create.