Columbia-College-Chicago-CHOICES-Presentation-2020.pptx-1

ABOUT COLUMBIAColumbia College Chicago is a 4-year, Private liberal arts college that combines the creative arts, liberal arts, and business expertise.. Columbia students experience: • T

ABOUT COLUMBIA

Columbia College Chicago is a 4-year, Private

liberal arts college that combines the creative arts, liberal arts, and business expertise

Columbia students experience:

• The City of Chicago and its creative scenes

• Collaboration with difference

• Hands-on learning and creating

• Career preparation

JOIN OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND STUDENT BODY

A diverse community that reflects the diversity of Chicago

42% of Columbia students identify as students of color

Check them out here:

www.colum.edu/newcreatives

undergraduate and graduate students

1,748

new freshmen students enrolled

42%

self-identify as students of color

<18

average class size

12:1

student-to-full-time-faculty ratio 16%

first-generation students

Fall 2019 data

VISUAL ARTS

Animation, BA

Art History, BA

Computer Animation, BFA

Fashion Design, BFA

Fashion Studies, BA

Fine Arts, BA | BFA

Game Art, BA

Graphic Design, BA | BFA

Illustration, BA | BFA

Interior Architecture, BFA

Photography, BA

Traditional Animation, BFA

BUSINESS AND

MANAGEMENT

Advertising, BA

Arts Management, BA

Design Management, BA

60+ Majors and Programs

MEDIA AND DIGITAL ARTS

Film and Television, BFA | BA Game Design, BA

Interaction Design, BA Interdisciplinary

Documentary, BA Programming, BA | BS Television Writing and Business, BFA

colum.edu/majors

PERFORMING ARTS

Acting, BA | BFA Comedy Writing and Performance, BA Dance, BA | BFA

Musical Theatre, BA Musical Theatre Performance, BFA Theatre, BA

Theatre Design and Technology, BA

Marketing, BA Music Business, BA Public Relations, BA Social Media and Digital Strategy, BA

COMMUNICATION AND WRITING

ASL-English Interpretation, BA Communication, BA

Creative Writing, BA Deaf Studies, BA English, BA

Journalism, BA Photojournalism, BA Radio, BA

MUSIC AND SOUND

Acoustics, BS Audio Arts, BA Composition and Production, BMus Contemporary, Urban, and Popular Music, BMus

Live and Installed Sound, BA Music, BA

Music Technology, BS

APPLYING TO

COLUMBIA

We begin accepting applications in September, and begin releasing admissions decisions in

October, and on a rolling basis thereafter

We accept the Common App and our application and are test-optional for admission

Required application materials and decision

timelines can vary based on degree type

Learn more at: www.colum.edu/apply

SERVICES FOR

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

coordinates support services for students with

disabilities and assists in providing equal access to a

successful educational experience while attending

Columbia College Chicago

Learn more about SSD here: www.colum.edu/ssd

SERVICES OFFERED

• Letters for faculty regarding accommodations

• Sign-language Interpreters

• Note-takers and Exam proctoring

• Access to computer lab and free printing

• Adaptive equipment and software

• (In)formal workshops/presentations for faculty, students, & staff

• Advocacy and liaison with faculty

• Many others

Learn more at: www.colum.edu/ssd

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH

DISABILITIES

All currently enrolled students with a disability are eligible for

services

To get started, simply follow our 3-step process!

• Visit MySSD to complete the application If you need help,

check out the informational guide.

• Upload your documents according to our documentation

guidelines.

• We'll reach out for a meeting!

**Students should apply the semester before their intended

entry term (If you plan to attend in the Fall, start the SSD

intake process in the Summer.)

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Counseling Services is designed to help students

increase self-awareness and address mental health concerns with the goal of empowering students to manage challenging areas in their lives Services

are available to currently enrolled students

Learn more at : www.colum.edu/counselingservices

CONNECT WITH US!

Columbia College Chicago

600 S Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60605 www.colum.edu/virtual 312-369-7130

@columadmit

@columadmit

#MyColumbiaChi

Services for Students with Disabilities Office

Jeanne Doyle Kelly, J.D.

Director of Services for Students with Disabilities

jkelly@colum.edu

312-369-8134

Anthony Scardina, MSW, LSW

Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities

ascardina@colum.edu

312-369-8126

Duriyah Wilborn, NIC, IL License-Advanced

Interpreting Services Coordinator

dwilborn@colum.edu

312-369-8295

Undergraduate Admissions

T.C Liggins, MHFA

Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives + Inclusion

tliggins@colum.edu

312-369-7378

For more information, SCAN ME!