Orientation to Sessions

Once you complete registration, you will be enrolled into an online Orientation class. This is a requirement to help you get familiar with Canvas, our learning management system. Plus it’s a fun way to learn how to post and interact within the learning environment!

Orientation typically opens one month from the start date of a semester. You will be notified when enrolled and you should make sure you complete it before the semester starts.

Generally, financial aid can take up to 45 days after the start date to be disbursed. Therefore, students are expected to have access to all necessary materials, prior to their semester start. If you have any concerns about this, contact Admissions or Student Services right away.

Your student advisor will be in touch with you for a welcome call 1-2 weeks prior to your semester start. Please keep an eye out for any calls or emails from them! Once you begin your program, you can expect weekly check-ins from your advisor during your first month and monthly check-ins thereafter. Your advisor will make sure you are on track throughout your program.

Awards are generally reviewed within the first semester of a traditional start date (Jan, Apr, Aug) and then recipients are notified via email and will receive a formal letter in the mail.

All students need access to a computer that meets Adobe Creative Cloud system requirements, and a subscription to Adobe CC. There are NO textbooks required in any course!

Visit this page for program-specific technology requirements including software, supplies, and materials.

Important: Photography students will need to own or have access to a standalone digital camera with manual control over ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and White Balance, that allows for shooting in RAW format. If you are a photography student and do not have a camera at this point, please contact Admissions right away.

For any academic question about your course, contact your instructor right away through the Canvas course mail system. If you have any other question (schedule, transcripts, learning environment, and so on) about your course or program, your designated Student Services advisor is there to help. Contact them by email, phone, or through Canvas.