CalArts offers a variety of unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate level within its six world-renowned Schools—Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater.
Undergraduate core courses are the foundation of BFA studies at CalArts, providing a strong general education and opportunities to deepen every student's artistic practice.
Explore is your first stop if you are considering applying to CalArts. Here you can find information about your program(s) of interest, events the Institute is hosting or attending, a virtual campus map, and much more. Your journey to CalArts starts here.
CalArts is located in Santa Clarita, Calif., 30 miles north of Los Angeles. Explore the local area and community.
Offering innovative continuing education arts courses designed to meet the needs of both emerging artists and lifelong learners.
8 am to 10 am
Spring Semester Move-In Locations: Chouinard, Monticello & Ahmanson Hall
10 am to 10:30 am
Spring Orientation Check In Location: CalArts Blue Wall
Catch up with staff members from Student Affairs and get your CalArts swag bag!
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Welcome Location: Langley
Join the Student Affair's Campus Life team for your introduction to the CalArts community. A Student Affairs panel will present department resources that you can utilizie as a CalArtian,
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Campus Tour Location: Start at the reception desk
What is a Bijou? What kind of performances happen in the ROD and MOD? Where is the staircase to no where? Learn all the CalArts Lingo and explore the artistic nooks that CalArts has during an informative tour of our Main Building and its surrounding studios.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Orienation Lunch Location: Langley
Join the Student Affairs team and our student leaders for lunch.
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Academic Advising Location: Cafe A & Cafe B
Join academic advisors Keely Kerr and Adrianna Bennett in selecting courses and pathways for your academic success at CalArts. Learn how to use our course catalog, as well as, understand your degree's course requirments.
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
International Orientation Locations: Langley
Learn from the Office of International Students and Programs how to make strides at CalArts. Learn how to apply for student visas, how to secure an SSN card for student employment, and how to navigate new possibilites.
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Photo Scavenger Hunt Locations: Start at the Blue Wall
Campus Life challenges you to solve the riddles of CalArts. Explore campus with your new peers by following location clues and discovering the highlights of campus.
4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Closing Remarks Locations: Langley
Close out the day with celebrating your initiation with Vice President of Student Affairs, Anthony Garrison-Engbrecht, and Academic Provost, Tracie Constantino. Get your class pin and reflect on all the creativity to come in your join ahead.
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