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    Learn about our approach to the full development of the creative abilities of visual and performing artists.

    How We Work

    Programs of Study

    Explore our unique undergraduate and graduate degree programs and specializations from our six world-renowned Schools. 

    Find a Program

    CalArts Schools

    • Art
    • Critical Studies
    • Dance
    • Film/Video
    • Music
    • Theater
    • Extended Studies

    Academic Resources

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    • Academic Catalog
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    Beyond Campus

    • REDCAT
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    • Center for New Performance (CNP)
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    Start your CalArts journey by learning more about our vibrant community.

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    • Admission Requirements
    • International Applicants
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  • Career Services

    Explore our holistic approach to creative career development with workshops, advising, and networking opportunities.

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    Your gift empowers the next generation of transformative artists. 

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    Join our worldwide alumni community to grow personally and professionally with resources and support.

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Academics

The CalArts Way

Learn about our approach to the full development of the creative abilities of visual and performing artists.

How We Work

Programs of Study

Explore our unique undergraduate and graduate degree programs and specializations from our six world-renowned Schools. 

Find a Program

CalArts Schools

  • Art
  • Critical Studies
  • Dance
  • Film/Video
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Extended Studies

Academic Resources

  • Academic Calendar
  • Library
  • Academic Catalog
  • Registrar
  • Academic Support
  • Provost's Office
  • Performance and Exhibition Spaces

Beyond Campus

  • REDCAT
  • Community Arts Partnership (CAP)
  • Center for New Performance (CNP)
  • Reef Residency

Admissions & Aid

Why CalArts?

Start your CalArts journey by learning more about our vibrant community.

What sets us apart

Admissions

  • Application Process
  • Admission Requirements
  • International Applicants
  • Transfer Applicants
  • Veterans
  • Accepted Students
  • FAQs

Tuition

  • Tuition and Fees
  • Payment Options
  • Payment and Refund Deadlines

Financial Aid

  • Financial Aid Basics
  • Aid for Undergraduate Students
  • Aid for Graduate Students
  • Aid for International Students

Visits and Events

  • Campus Tours and Information Sessions
  • Open Houses
  • Regional Events
  • Meet Our Counselors

Life at CalArts

Career Services

Explore our holistic approach to creative career development with workshops, advising, and networking opportunities.

Patty Disney Center for Life and Work

Campus Life

  • The CalArts Student Experience
  • Housing
  • Dining
  • City of Santa Clarita
  • Connecting to LA
  • Campus Safety
  • Graduation 2025

Student Services

  • Health and Well-being
  • Sexual Respect
  • Disability Services
  • International Student Support
  • Student Conduct
  • Parents and Families

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Giving

Your gift empowers the next generation of transformative artists. 

Give to CalArts

Alumni

Join our worldwide alumni community to grow personally and professionally with resources and support.

Get involved

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  • About CalArts
  • Mission and Values
  • Equity and Diversity (IDEA)
  • Leadership
  • History

Equity and Diversity (IDEA) Menu

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  4. Identity Project
  5. Accessibility
  6. Land Acknowledgement
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Identity Project

Equity and Diversity (IDEA)

Equity and Diversity (IDEA)

  1. Grants and Funding
  2. IDEA Committee
  3. Terminology
  4. Identity Project
  5. Accessibility
  6. Land Acknowledgement

Because names and personal identity matter

The Identity Project is a student-driven, Institute-wide initiative that upgraded CalArts’ technological infrastructure to both honor and align with the diverse identities of all students, staff, and faculty. 

Students, faculty, and staff may often choose to use names, pronouns, and identities that are not in line with their legal documentation. Through both our technological systems and daily usage, CalArts is supporting and honoring all community members through this project. Software systems used across campus on a daily basis incorporate chosen name, chosen pronoun, and identity. 

To update records, current students can log in to HubHelper to access the Chosen Name and Gender Identity forms.

Current students can see more info on the Hub

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