April 02, 2026
ArtCenter College of Design Finalizes Teach-Out Agreement with California College of the Arts (CCA)
New Partnership Establishes Teach-Out Pathway for CCA Students to Complete their Degrees at ArtCenter Upon the Closure of CCA
Pasadena, CA – ArtCenter College of Design and California College of the Arts (CCA) have finalized an official teach-out agreement. As part of this partnership, the institutions have established a structured Teach-Out Pathway for CCA’s undergraduate and graduate students seeking to continue and complete their degrees at ArtCenter, following CCA’s planned closure at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year.
The agreement formalizes a collaborative transition process designed to enable CCA students to continue their education as seamlessly as possible. Both institutions are working together to prioritize academic continuity, student support and timely degree completion.
“ArtCenter recognizes that this is a challenging time for CCA. As a leading art and design school and a longstanding pillar of creative industries, we are proud to partner with the college to help its students achieve their educational and professional goals following its closure,” said Karen Hofmann, President of ArtCenter College of Design. “We look forward to welcoming CCA students to our vibrant Southern California campus, where they can continue their studies, complete their degrees, and grow into future creative leaders.”
As part of the teach-out agreement, ArtCenter is implementing an expedited, student-focused process to reduce uncertainty, preserve academic progress and provide clear, individualized pathways to graduation and career preparedness.
This agreement reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to the art and design community and to supporting all students on their learning path to successful creative careers.
Streamlined Support for CCA Students
Through the teach-out agreement, ArtCenter provides:
- Individualized advising across admissions, transfer evaluation and financial aid
- A simplified application process with waived fees and reduced requirements
- Seamless transfer of supporting application materials from CCA to ArtCenter
- Rolling application review with expedited response timelines
- Optimization of transfer credits and support through graduation
- Specialized scholarship consideration
- Dedicated guidance for international students, including I-20 transfer support
ArtCenter will work directly with interested CCA students to develop a personalized transfer plan tailored to their academic needs.
For the most up-to-date information, CCA students are encouraged to visit ArtCenter’s CCA Teach-Out Online Portal
To reach ArtCenter Admissions, please text (626) 389-2373, call (626) 396-2373, or email admissions@artcenter.edu
About ArtCenter College of Design
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education. With a mission to educate, inspire and empower creative and design leadership, the College is renowned for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning industrial design, media and technology, as well as visual and applied arts. With deep industry relationships, state-of-the-art facilities and a strong faculty roster, ArtCenter provides real-world experience aligned with industry needs. Through rigorous, hands-on, practitioner-led instruction, the College prepares students for meaningful creative careers. For nearly 100 years, ArtCenter alumni and faculty have shaped many of the world’s most iconic products, vehicles, campaigns and creative works, leaving a lasting impact across art, design and culture.
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