General Timeline For Applicants
Fall Start (September)
Thank you for your interest in CCS! Follow these steps to get started:
Key Deadlines
AUGUST 1
OCTOBER 1
DECEMBER 1
FEBRUARY 1
APRIL 1
AFTER APRIL 1
AUGUST 1
Application Checklist
- Submit your application (Native Application or Common App)
- Provide transcript(s)
- Submit your portfolio (if required)
- U.S. Students: Complete FAFSA (CCS School Code: 006771)
- International Students: Submit English translated transcript/mark sheets and English language test scores (if applicable)
- Visit CCS (in-person or virtually)
- Contact Admissions with any questions
After You Apply (Before Admission)
Thank you for applying! Here’s what to do next:
Key Deadlines
- August 1 – Application Opens
- October 1 – FAFSA Opens
- December 1 – Early Action Deadline
- February 1 – Priority Application Deadline
- April 1 – Regular Decision Deadline
- After April 1 – Rolling Admissions Begins
- May 1 – Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Next Steps
After Admission (Before Deposit)
Congratulations on your acceptance! Secure your spot with these steps.
Key Deadlines
- Early Spring – On-campus housing application opens
- April – Admitted Student Event
- May 1 – Enrollment Deposit Due ($250)
- July 1 – Final transcript/test score submission deadline
- Late August – Move-in, Orientation & Welcome Week
- Early September – Fall Classes Begin
Log in to your CCS email regularly for important updates, event invitations, and next steps from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academic Advising
Checklist
- Pay your $250 Enrollment Deposit (required for housing application)
- U.S. Students: Complete FAFSA (CCS School Code: 006771) & review Financial Aid Package
- International Students: Begin the student visa process
- Visit CCS or attend an admitted student event
After Deposit (Preparing for Fall Semester)
Welcome to CCS! Here’s what to do before classes start:
Don’t forget to check CCS email regularly for important updates and receive more information about the next steps listed in the below checklist.
Key Deadlines
- Early Spring – On-campus housing application opens
- April – Admitted Student Event
- May 1 – Enrollment Deposit Due ($250)
- July 1 – Final transcript/test score submission deadline
- Late August – Move-in, Orientation & Welcome Week
- Early September – Fall Classes Begin
Checklist
- Housing: Apply for on-campus housing ($300 deposit required)
- Financial Aid: Accept/reject offers, complete loan paperwork
- Advising & Registration: Attend required summer sessions (by invitation)
- International Students: Submit visa documents & attend review Pre-Departure Guide
- Submit final transcripts & test scores (due July 1)
- Check CCS email regularly for important updates
- Log in and participate in the Online New Student Pre-Orientation (Early August)
Attend New Student Orientation & Welcome Week (Late August)
Don’t Forget!
Log in to your CCS email regularly for important updates, event invitations, and next steps from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academic Advising
Winter Start (January)
Thank you for your interest in CCS! Follow these steps to get started:
Key Deadlines
AUGUST 1
AUGUST - NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 1
NOVEMBER 30
Application Checklist
- Submit your application (Native Application or Common App)
- Provide transcript(s)
- Submit your portfolio (if required)
- U.S. Students: Complete FAFSA (CCS School Code: 006771)
- International Students: Submit English translated transcript/mark sheets and English language test scores (if applicable)
- Visit CCS (in-person or virtually)
- Contact Admissions with any questions
After You Apply (Before Admission)
Thank you for applying! Here’s what to do next:
Key Deadlines
- August 1 – Application Opens
- August – November: – Complete the FAFSA
- November 1 – Application Deadline
- November 30 – Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Next Steps
After Admission (Before Deposit)
Congratulations on your acceptance! Secure your spot with these steps.
Key Deadlines
- October – November – Complete the FAFSA
- Late Fall – On-campus housing application opens
- November 30 – Enrollment Deposit Due ($250)
- Late December – Final transcript/test score submission deadline
- Early January – Move-in, Orientation & Welcome Week
- Early January – Winter Classes Begin
Log in to your CCS email regularly for important updates, event invitations, and next steps from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academic Advising
Checklist
- Pay your $250 Enrollment Deposit (required for housing application)
- U.S. Students: Complete FAFSA (CCS School Code: 006771) & review Financial Aid Package
- International Students: Begin the student visa process
- Visit CCS or attend an admitted student event
After Deposit (Preparing for Fall Semester)
Welcome to CCS! Here’s what to do before classes start:
Don’t forget to check CCS email regularly for important updates and receive more information about the next steps listed in the below checklist.
Key Deadlines
- October – November – Complete the FAFSA
- Late Fall – On-campus housing application opens
- November 30 – Enrollment Deposit Due ($250)
- Late December – Final transcript/test score submission deadline
- Early January – Move-in, Orientation & Welcome Week
- Early January – Winter Classes Begin
Checklist
- Housing: Apply for on-campus housing ($300 deposit required)
- Financial Aid: Accept/reject offers, complete loan paperwork
- Advising & Registration: Attend required sessions (by invitation)
- International Students: Submit visa documents & attend review Pre-Departure Guide
- Submit final transcripts & test scores (due mid-December)
- Log in and participate in the Online New Student Pre-Orientation (mid-December)
- Attend New Student Orientation (Early January)
Don’t Forget!
Log in to your CCS email regularly for important updates, event invitations, and next steps from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academic Advising