General Timeline
Fall Start (September)
Thank you for your interest in CCS! Follow these steps to get started:
Log in to your CCS email regularly for important updates, event invitations, and next steps from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing and Academic Advising
August 1
Application Opens
Freshman and transfer students can apply via Common App or CCS application.
October 1
FAFSA Opens
All U.S. students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Students can apply using CCS’s school code: 006771
December 1
Early Action Deadline
- Complete your application by December 1 to be considered for our highest tuition scholarships
- Strongly recommended if you’re competitive
- All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships
February 1
Regular Decision Deadline
- Main deadline for First-Year and Transfer applicants
- All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships
After April 1
Rolling Admissions Begins
- First-Year, Transfer and International applicants should complete their application no later April 1
- All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. At the April 1 deadline, scholarships are awarded based on availability.
May 1
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
- After you deposit, you’ll gain access to housing and class registration.
- Due to processing times for documentation, visa interviews, and Department of State authorization, international students requiring a visa must submit their deposit by May 1.
- 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
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
- Feburary 1 – Regular Decision Deadline
- After April 1 – Rolling Admissions Begins
- May 1 – Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Next Steps
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
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)
Winter Start (January)
Thank you for your interest in CCS! Follow these steps to get started:
Log in to your CCS email regularly for important updates, event invitations, and next steps from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing and Academic Advising
August 1
Application Opens
Application opens
Freshman and transfer students can apply via Common App or CCS application.
August — November
FAFSA Opens
U.S. Students: Complete FAFSA
All U.S. students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Students can apply using CCS’s school code: 006771
November 1
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Apply to be considered for our highest Winter tuition scholarships
All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships
November 30
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
Enrollment Deposit Deadline
After you deposit, you’ll gain access to housing and class registration.
- 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
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
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
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- 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
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)