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Commencement Update

Commencement 2025 has a new location! 

Commencement will be on Saturday May 10th, 2025 at Cain Park (14591 Superior Rd) in Cleveland Heights. There will be a celebration reception at CIA in recognition of both the BFA Exhibitions and Commencement following the ceremony. The Commencement ceremony is a ticketed event. Refer to cia.edu/commencement for additional details.

Important Dates

July 15th: Tuition payment is due

August 16th: First-year student move-in

August 21st: First day of classes!

View more information on CIA's Academic Calendar.

CIA's Parent Pod

Join Dr. Matthew Smith as he discusses all matters of a student's experience at CIA. From Critiques to campus programming, Dr. Smith hosts great conversations that are meant to inform parents and spark meaningful conversations between you and your students! Available anywhere you find your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, and Google Play) or just click the image for all of the episodes!  

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Video Uploads

Below is a list of "How To" videos regarding Financial Aid and understanding your bill. If you have questions, please reach out to either finacialaid@cia.edu or studentaccounts@cia.edu.

Finals Munchie Bags

A Munchie Bag is a reusable CIA tote* filled with TONS of goodies including snack foods, quick meals, and drinks! Students will receive an email Wednesday, November 4th, 2024 asking them to stop by Student Life and Housing to pick up a surprise package during finals week. The cost of a Munchie Bag is $40.
 
The deadline to order has passed. See above for when students will receive an email. 
 
All proceeds benefit the Community Outreach Team’s annual Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans, Louisiana.
 
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The Traditional Munchie Bag will include snacks like Kellogg's Cereal, Fruit Snacks, Easy Mac, Popcorn, Applesauce, Granola Bars, Crystal Light, Assorted Candy, Goldfish, Hunt’s Snack Packs, Campbell's Soup, and much more!
 
CIA is only able to meet one dietary restriction per bag. All bags are tree nut and legume free, however, we cannot certify that all items are made in a nut free facility. 
This year we are offering 4 additional versions of the Traditional Munchie Bag.
  • The Vegan Munchie Bag: filled with all vegan snacks. 
  • The Vegetarian Munchie Bag: filled with the same items as the Traditional bag minus any meat products.
  • The Gluten Free Munchie Bag: filled with items that are gluten free.
  • The Lactose Free Munchie Bag: filled with items that are lactose free.  

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