International student application process International students should adhere to the same admission procedures, deadlines, and portfolio guidelines as first-year freshmen or transfer applicants. International applicants also must adhere to the additional guidelines below: 1. Download and complete an International Student Supplemental Application form. 2. Download and complete a Certification of Finances form. 3. If English is not your native language, demonstrate proof of English language proficiency with one of the following: nn TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least: 550 PBT (paper-based test), 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 79 IBT (Internet-based test) nn IELTS (International English Language Testing System ) band score of 6.0 or higher nn SAT or ACT test scores nn Completion of Level 112 ESL coursework *International students with TOEFL scores lower than those listed above may be admitted conditionally, and will be required to take additional ESL coursework or tutoring in order to improve their English skills during their time at CIA. Conditions for admission of these students will be made on a case by case basis. 4. Send all application materials to: Office of Admissions Cleveland Institute of Art 11610 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44106 If you have any questions about our application process, please contact our Office of Admissions.
Transfer Students Students who have attended accredited two- and four-year colleges or universities, and post-secondary professional schools are encouraged to apply as transfer students. Transfer students applying for the fall semester will be reviewed for scholarships beginning May 1 and will be considered as long as their complete applications are received by June 15. Students intending to transfer in the spring semester will be reviewed for scholarships beginning November 15 and will be considered until January 1. Your application should include: nn $40 application fee nn Personal statement outlining your reason for applying nn Official high school*/college transcripts nn Letter of recommendation, preferably from an art teacher or counselor nn Official SAT or ACT test scores* nn Portfolio of artwork Transfer Student Application Process Transfer candidates are accepted at CIA based upon artistic and academic qualifications as well as available space. Transfer applicants also should adhere to the additional guidelines below: 1. Submit official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and postsecondary schools attended. nn If you have completed less than 24 college credits, you will also need to submit official high school transcripts. nn If you have completed more than 24 hours or attended a regionally accredited college or university full time for a year, you do not need to send your high school transcripts. nn If you have completed less than 12 college credits, please also request your SAT or ACT test results are sent to CIA. Our identification numbers are SAT-1152 and ACT-3243.
2. If you are an international transfer student and English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proof of English language proficiency with one of the following: nn TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least: 550 PBT (paper-based test), 213 CBT (computer-based test), or 79 IBT (Internet-based test) nn IELTS (International English Language Testing System ) band score of 6.0 or higher nn SAT or ACT test scores nn Completion of Level 112 ESL coursework *International students with TOEFL scores lower than those listed above may be admitted conditionally, and will be required to take additional ESL coursework or tutoring in order to improve their English skills during their time at CIA. Conditions for admission of these students will be made on a case-by-case basis. 3. One letter of recommendation. The letter preferably should come from a faculty member or counselor who knows your artistic and academic work well and understands your desire to become a working artist. 4. Submit your portfolio. In addition to our portfolio guidelines, please make sure to provide the specific elements required of transfer students, found at: cia.edu/portfolio. 5. Send all application materials to: Office of Admissions Cleveland Institute of Art 11610 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44106
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