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Beyond the Classroom: Student Life and Belonging at CCS

Beyond the Classroom: Student Life and Belonging at CCS

Starting college is about more than just classes—it’s about building a community, finding opportunities and making it feel like home. In this video, the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging guides you through everything you need to know about getting involved, finding support and making the most of your time at CCS.

Why’d You Choose CCS?

Why’d You Choose CCS?

“Why CCS?” We asked current students to find out! From the creative community and fun campus life to the support from CCS Career Development office, students shared what made CCS the place for them.

Portfolio Tips from a CCS Senior

Portfolio Tips from a CCS Senior

Current College for Creative Studies senior Jenna Vineyard (Communication Design & Strategy, ‘25) shares her top tips for submitting a successful portfolio when applying and highlights key resources on the CCS website to help you present your best work.

First-Year Advice: What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to CCS

First-Year Advice: What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to CCS

College for Creative Studies (CCS) seniors and juniors Alex Scerba (Transportation Design, ‘25), Kate Dembowski (Communication Design and Strategy, ‘25), Wren Huntington (Game Design, ‘25) and Zofia Pejas (Communication Design and Strategy, ‘26) reflect on their experiences at CCS, sharing advice for incoming first year and transfer students about utilizing campus resources, building connections and embracing the supportive community.

How do CCS’s industry connections shape students’ career development?

How do CCS’s industry connections shape students’ career development?

With more than 100 years of building connections, CCS is a leader in bringing industry into the classroom. Not only are our faculty working artists and designers, but our students have the opportunity to work directly with companies to solve design problems and receive real-world feedback. From the Fashion Industry and Fine Arts to Entertainment and Transportation, students make important connections so that they are prepared after graduation.

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