Cornish College of the Arts - Catalog 2015/2016
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GENERAL INFORMATION
2 Accreditation & Credentials
2 Admission
4 Financial Aid & Scholarships
5 Tuition & Fees
7 Student Services
9 Student Rights & Responsibilities
11 Academic Policies
Catalog
15 Degree Progress, Requirements
& Graduation
16 Academic Calendar
17 Administration
73 Campus Map
2015/2016 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
18 Visual Arts Foundations Program
20 Interdisciplinary Arts Program
21 Humanities & Sciences
28 Art
32 Dance
38 Design
42 Film+Media
44 Music
60 Performance Production
64 Theater
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ACCREDITATION & CREDENTIALS ADMISSION
MISSION We hold ourselves responsible to fulfill the PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE
mission of Cornish by preparing students “to
The mission of Cornish College of the Arts is to Cornish uses a priority deadline of February 1 for
contribute to society as artists, citizens, and
provide students aspiring to become practicing fall admission. Students who complete an
innovators,” and believe that the mission is best
artists with an educational program of the highest application (including the audition or portfolio
served by actively cultivating a positive
possible quality, in an environment that nurtures review) by February 1 receive first consideration
environment in which to explore and express the
creativity and intellectual curiosity, while for admission to their chosen major and for need,
diverse perspectives of a pluralistic society.
preparing them to contribute to society as artists, merit, and talent-based scholarships. After
citizens, and innovators. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY February 1, contact the Office of Admission for
current information on space availability,
Cornish realizes this mission by offering Cornish College of the Arts does not discriminate
scholarships, and how best to apply. The Office of
baccalaureate studies in the performing and in education or employment on the basis of:
Admission will answer questions about financial
visual arts and by serving as a focal point in the gender, race, national origin, religion, age, marital
aid, auditions and portfolio reviews. Admission
community for public presentation, artistic status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran
staff will also help you determine whether Cornish
criticism, participation and discussion of the arts. status. This policy is consistent with relevant
is the right place for you to pursue your artistic
federal regulations and statutes, including those
CORE THEMES and educational goals. Call or send an email to
pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments
·· Core Student Competencies the Office of Admission to set an appointment
of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
with an admission counselor, to schedule a
·· Student Agency as Artists and Citizens 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
campus tour or to ask questions.
Questions regarding the application of this policy
·· Experimentation and Innovative Practice
such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of CONTACT INFORMATION
·· Environment Conducive to Learning and the education Amendments, and information on
Office of Admission
Positive Growth services for disabled persons may be referred to
Cornish College of the Arts
the Dean of Student Life or the Director of Human
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE & INCLUSION 1000 Lenora Street
Resources.
Cornish College of the Arts is enriched by a Seattle, WA 98121
ACCREDITATION
diverse population of students, bringing their telephone 206.726.5016
unique personalities and voices to their art forms. Cornish College of the Arts is accredited by the or 800.726.ARTS (2787)
Placed in the vibrant city of Seattle, artists thrive Northwest Commission on Colleges and
fax 206.720.1011
among the wide variety of people and broad Universities and the National Association of
email admission@cornish.edu
spectrum of creative thought that surrounds us. Schools of Art and Design. Cornish is licensed to
The college supports and engages the many web www.cornish.edu/admission
confer degrees by the State of Washington.
cultural, personal, and spiritual facets of our ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
VETERANS
community.
All prospective students wishing to pursue a de-
Selected academic programs of students at
Cornish commits to demonstrating respect for gree at Cornish must have graduated from high
Cornish College of the Arts are approved by the
individual expression and integrity; to promoting school with a minimum 2.5 grade point average
Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State
the equality of opportunity and rights of all (on a 4-point scale) or have passed the General
Approving Agency (HECB/ SAA) for the
persons within the community and to actively Education Development (GED) Test. Transfer stu-
enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits
encouraging and maintaining the representation dent applicants must submit transcripts of all
under Title 38 and Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
and inclusion of diverse cultures and college work. In preparation for study at Cornish
Cornish College of the Arts participates in the
backgrounds within the student body, faculty, College of the Arts, high school students should
Yellow Ribbon program.
staff and curriculum. follow a college preparatory program, including
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION courses in the visual or performing arts whenever
We believe that diversity refers to a number of
human qualities and characteristics. National The information in this publication is accurate to possible. Transfer students should follow a rigor-
origin, race, gender, age, socioeconomic the best of the College’s ability at the time of ous, broad-based curriculum that includes
background, religion, sexual orientation and printing. Cornish College of the Arts reserves the coursework in their artistic discipline.
disabilities are characteristics that combine in right to change the policy, calendar, and fees set Home-schooled applicants will be evaluated on
unique ways, forming the multiple identities we all forth in the Catalog. Changes apply to both an individual basis. Home-schooled applicants
hold. Those diverse characteristics contribute current and prospective students. The should supply as much information as possible
positively to the environment of Cornish and to Registration & Records Office, or other about their home school experience. Transcripts
an education that accurately reflects and appropriate offices, will notify students of and descriptions of all courses, with reading lists,
contributes to the complex interplay of art, culture changes as needed. should be submitted to the Office of Admission. If
and society. courses have been taken at a local high school or
college, transcripts must be submitted. Home-
schooled applicants are encouraged to complete
the General Education Development (GED) Test.
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ADMISSION (continued)
ROLLING ADMISSION proficiency through a TOEFL exam score. during their absence from the College.
Minimum score for admission on the internet-
Cornish practices rolling admission and The application to return will be reviewed by
based exam is 80. The Cornish institutional code
applications are accepted at any time from department, and by Registration & Records,
to have scores reported directly to the College is
August 1 until February 1 for Fall admission. After Financial Aid, and Student Accounts offices to
4801. The $40 application fee must be sent in
February 1, students should contact the Office of confirm good academic and financial standing
U.S. funds as a bank draft or international money
Admission to inquire about space availability. prior to departure.
order for the application, or by credit card with
Admission is selective, and each year the College
the online application. International applicants are TRANSFER ADMISSION
receives more applications than it has space
required to provide evidence of sufficient funds Applicants who have completed high school and
available. Space availability varies between each
to cover expenses for an entire academic year. have a minimum of one college course for credit,
department. Prospective students are strongly
Applicants must submit a letter of financial other than through a program such as Running
encouraged to apply as early in the year as
guarantee (no more than six months old) from the Start, are considered transfer applicants. Transfer
possible.
parents’ or sponsor’s bank certifying the amount applicants complete the same Application for
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS of U.S. currency available for the student’s Admission and audition or portfolio review as
Applying for admission to Cornish College of the education. Departmental talent-based described above. Transferability of credit is based
Arts is a two-step process: scholarships are the only form of financial upon both review of college transcripts and the
assistance available to international students. audition or portfolio review. Transfer applicants
1. All applicants must submit an Application for
NON-MATRICULATED ENROLLMENT should review transfer credit policy under
Admission to the Office of Admission,
Academic Policies regarding transferability of
including: Students interested in taking classes without
credit and credit limits.
·· The Application for Admission. obtaining a degree from Cornish may take
classes through our non-matriculated program. VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS/
·· Essays, as instructed on the application. YELLOW RIBBON
Registration for classes is through Registration &
·· Official high school transcript or, if applicable, Records. No financial assistance is available for Students should apply for their VA educational
GED score report. non-matriculated coursework. benefits through the VA at the same time as they
·· Official transcripts from all colleges or TRANSFER/NONTRADITIONAL CREDITS apply to the College. Registration & Records will
universities attended. need a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility prior to
Cornish College of the Arts awards transfer credit
the start of the first term in order to initiate
·· A $40 nonrefundable application fee. for these traditional and nontraditional learning
benefits. New students should be prepared to
experiences:
·· International students must submit an official accommodate a possible delay of at least two
TOEFL Score Report and documentation of ·· Advanced Placement exams months between the start of the term and receipt
financial resources. of benefits. Families with Post-9/11 VA educational
·· College-level (non-remedial) courses
benefits may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon
·· Submitting SAT or ACT exam scores, though
·· Credit by exam program and should contact the Registration &
not required, is strongly encouraged.
·· International Baccalaureate exams Records Office for more information. Yellow
2. Applicants to the Art, Design, Film+Media Ribbon benefits may affect other types of
and Performance Production Departments ·· Prior learning experience
financial aid, or prior offers of aid. Total Cornish
must have a portfolio review, and applicants ·· Running Start/“college in the high school” and Veterans Yellow Ribbon contributions cannot
to the Dance, Music and Theater programs exceed unmet tuition and mandatory fees for the
Departments must complete an audition year.
Cornish policy for the award and evaluation of
with the chair or faculty member in the
transfer and nontraditional credit is fully RUNNING START – COLLEGE CREDITS
respective department.
described under Academic Policies. EARNED DURING HIGH SCHOOL
Each department has specific requirements for
RETURNING STUDENT ADMISSION Washington state students who have taken
what is included in a portfolio review or
Running Start classes should apply to the College
audition. These requirements are detailed Students who have withdrawn from the College
as incoming freshmen. This also applies to
online, in the Application for Admission or do not elect to return from a Leave of Absence
students from other states with similar dual-
booklet, or may be obtained from the Office of must apply for readmission by submitting a
enrollment or “college in the high school”
Admission. Returning Student Application to the Office of
programs. To receive credit for college-level
Admission. If students have taken courses for
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS work, students must submit transcripts from the
credit at another college during their absence
International students must submit all application college or university where they completed the
from Cornish, they must submit transcripts from
materials in order to be considered for admission courses.
those institutions. Returning students should
to Cornish College of the Arts and for a student apply for admission and financial aid
visa (F-1). All documents must be submitted in simultaneously. The department chair may ask
English. Any documents translated into English that the student schedule an audition or portfolio
must be notarized by the translator. International review. Returning students must follow any new
students must demonstrate English language degree requirements that have been instituted
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Office of Financial Aid works with families to A financial aid package may include one or more WASHINGTON STATE NEED GRANT
identify the best strategies to combine family and of the following types of funds: grants and/or
The Washington State Need Grant is received at
financial aid resources. scholarships based on need and/or merit, work
Cornish by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and
study eligibility and low-interest deferred student
Cornish offers a full range of financial aid funding: disbursed to students according to their signed,
loans. In addition, a dependent student’s parent(s)
merit and need-based institutional scholarships dated Student Directive forms. Students may
may qualify to borrow a credit-based federal
and grants, need-based federal and state grants, elect a deposit of the semester proceeds into
parent loan for undergraduate student (PLUS).
work study, federal loans for parents and students their tuition accounts or into a designated
The dollar amount of each fund in the award is
and private educational loans for students. personal bank account. Students electing the
distributed equally between fall and spring
Ninety-eight percent of full-time Cornish students latter must be enrolled in E-refund at Cornish.
semesters. A student’s eligibility is determined
receive some form of financial aid. Prospective
annually by the institution when the student FEDERAL AND STATE WORK STUDY
students may contact their Admission Counselor
completes the FAFSA. Funding eligibility may vary PROGRAMS
and current students may contact their Financial
from year to year depending on need as
Aid Advisor for more information. The Federal Work Study Program and the State
determined by FAFSA need analysis or merit as
determined by the College. Incoming institutiional Work Study Program for Washington State
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE
awards are renewable as long as the student residents are need-based aid programs that
New Student maintains a 2.00 cumulative grade point average provide financial assistance to eligible students
and 67% pace of progression at the end of every through part-time employment opportunities on
Application for Admission priority deadline is
semester. and off-campus. Students receive valuable
February 1. New students should file a FAFSA by
experience and employers provide some
February 15. MERIT-BASED ASSISTANCE scheduling flexibility to enable students to work
Current Student while pursuing their course of study. It is the
New students are considered automatically for
student’s responsibility to find work once
institutional scholarships based on their audition
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid awarded. Job postings can be viewed at www.
or portfolio review. In subsequent years, merit-
(FAFSA) priority deadline is February 15. Federal collegecentral.com/Cornish/. Earnings are paid
based named or endowed scholarships are
and State aid is available to all who complete the directly to the student according to the employer
awarded to continuing students according to
FAFSA and are eligible based upon FAFSA need payroll timeline, at least monthly. Students are
donor criteria and academic department
analysis and residency requirements. Federal and limited to 19 work hours per week. Hourly wages
selection. Individual departments may or may not
state funding is awarded up to the time of vary by position and must meet the current State
have a required application process. All student
enrollment as long as funds are available. More of Washington minimum wage requirement. For
awards are based upon artistic and academic
information is available in the Office of Financial more information, you may contact the Office of
merit.
Aid at 206.726.5014 or the Office of Admission at Financial Aid at 206.726.5014.
800.726.2787. NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE
KEEPING YOUR AID – MAKING
VERIFICATION PROCESS & PACKAGING To be eligible to complete the FAFSA and receive SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
need-based federal and/or state financial aid, a
Every year, the Department of Education selects a Students must make satisfactory academic
student must:
percentage of student FAFSA applications progress toward graduation within a maximum of
nationally and institutionally for review in a ·· Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. six years based on full-time enrollment to
process called verification. Cornish students ·· Demonstrate financial need based on the U.S. continue to receive financial aid at Cornish
whose FAFSA applications are selected for Department of Education need analysis. College of the Arts. Progress is monitored by the
verification must go back to www.fafsa.gov and Office of Financial Aid at the end of each
accept IRS Data Retrieval into their FAFSA. This is ·· Not be in default on any government loan.
semester based on 2.0 career grade point
required for both dependent student and parent ·· Not owe a repayment to a federal or state average and a 66.67% pace of progression
or independent student, and spouse if applicable. grant program. requirements. A copy of the Financial Aid
A completed Verification Worksheet, all W2s and Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy may be
IRS Schedule C are also required by the Office of DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
obtained from the Office of Financial Aid or is
Financial Aid. Performing this requirement The Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational available at www.cornish.edu/student_life/
ensures compliance with Federal regulations and Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Perkins Loan, Stafford financial_aid/keeping_your_aid.
continued Cornish eligibility to participate in the Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans, Parent
various federal and state funding programs. Loan (PLUS), institutional scholarships and grants
are applied first to the student tuition account to
pay direct costs to Cornish. A credit balance after
payment of direct costs is credited to the student
as refund for other college expenses.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The following is a list of named and endowed ··Irwin & Lena Halberstadt Memorial ··Peter Vinikow Endowed Scholarship in Jazz
scholarships awarded according to donor Scholarship Studies
criteria and department selection to qualifying ··William Randolph Hearst Endowed ··Phyllis Wills Endowed Scholarship
students. Departments may or may not require Scholarship ··Players Club Endowed Scholarship
a separate student application to participate. ··Jack & Sylvia Cluck Endowed Scholarship ··Presser Scholarship
Award notification is provided once annually ··Jacob Lawrence Endowed Scholarship ··Reagan Endowed Scholarship
through the student Financial Aid Award Letter ··Jane Ewing Endowed Scholarship ··Richard & Jean Coyne Foundation
as early as February or March. ··Joan Franks Williams Endowed Scholarship Scholarship
··Alumni Challenge Endowed Scholarship ··John Cage Merit Scholarship ··Richard Gilman Scholarship in Painting and
··Berthe Poncy Jacobson Endowed Scholarship ··John William Warren Endowed Scholarship Fine Arts
··Blick Art Materials Scholarship ··Jon & Mary Shirley Foundation Endowed ··Robert Block Endowed Scholarship
··Brotherton Scholarship in Law, Business, Scholarship ··Seafirst Merit Award
Public Service and the Arts ··Judith Kindler & A. Kyle Johnson Scholarship ··Sergei P. Tschernisch Endowed Scholarship
··Carol & Brian Gregory Endowed Scholarship for Innovation in Visual Arts ··Sherry Raisbeck Endowed Scholarship
··Chris Holland Endowed Scholarship ··Karen Irvin Endowed Scholarship ··Sparks Endowed Scholarship
··Christine Howe Endowed Scholarship ··Kreielsheimer Foundation Scholarship ··Stephen Hannock Scholarship
··Countryman Endowed Scholarship ··Lynn Goodlad Endowed Scholarship ··Steve Jensen Endowed Scholarship
··David DeMoss Endowed Scholarship ··Merce Cunningham Endowed Scholarship ··Steven P. Walker III Endowed Scholarship
··Deborah Ann Penna Endowed Scholarship ··Molly Jo Finnigan Endowed Scholarship ··Thomas Stone Torrance Endowed Scholarship
··Donna Shannon Endowed Scholarship ··Music & Art Foundation Endowed Scholarship ··Utrecht Art Supplies Annual Merit Scholarship
··Edward F. Limato Foundation Scholarship ··Northwest Security Services Scholarship ··Viola Stevens Barron Endowed Scholarship
··Emily Hall Morse Endowed Scholarship ··Pat Hon Endowed Scholarship ··Wilton J. McConkey Endowed Scholarship
··Zel Brook Endowed Scholarship
TUITION & FEES
The College establishes tuition and fees each Students may either: due student account or Perkins loan balance will
February for the upcoming school year. The list of be governed by Washington State law. Students
·· Pay semester tuition and fees in full at or
tuition, fees and estimated expenses for the agree that by providing contact information to
before the due date, or
2015/2016 academic year is below. Cornish, including cellular telephone numbers
Tuition $36,840 ·· Enroll in an approved deferred payment plan. and secondary personal reference information,
they consent to be contacted by Cornish or
Student Fee $400 Students are expected to read and understand
anyone working on the College’s behalf by
the registration, withdrawal, add/drop, leave of
Orientation Fee $175 manual or automated dialing.
absence, and refund policies of Cornish College
Per credit charge $1,535 of the Arts. PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
Housing and Meal Plan Failure to pay tuition and fees on time will result in The Cornish College Payment plan is designed to
(based on double room
late fees and can result in cancellation of finance all or portion of the bill not covered by
and ‘B’ meal plan) $10,680
registration. Cornish reserves the right to withhold financial assistance such as grants, loans and
Private Music Lessons & academic transcripts, diplomas, and letters of scholarships. The online payment plan begins in
Tutorial Studies $520-$990
recommendation for past due student accounts July and allows the projected yearly expenses to
or Perkins loan accounts. be spread out over 10 months (July–April). Online
The most current listing of costs is available at
enrollment begins in April. Fees apply for
www.cornish.edu. Cornish provides some very Cornish charges late fees based on the balance
payment plan registration. The plan requires
helpful tools on the College website including a outstanding at the time the Office of Student
payments be made exclusively with an auto debit
tuition calculator. Accounts exercises the late fees. The minimum
contract set up through the student’s online
late fee is $25. Late fees are charged at a rate of
TUITION PAYMENT DETAILS Cornish account. Banking information from a
$10 for each $1,000 of balance due. Late fees are
verified bank account is required at sign up. Late
Tuition and all fees are due in full August 1 for fall charged after the due date and at 30-day
fees will apply if payments are missed, delayed or
semester and January 2 for Spring semester, increments from the due date. Collection costs
auto-debit is cancelled.
unless the account has an approved payment are added to the past-due amount when it is
plan. It is the student’s responsibility to pay tuition necessary to refer the account to a collection
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and fees regardless of attendance. agency. Collection agency action against a past
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TUITION & FEES (continued)
ELECTRONIC BILLING, In the case of complete withdrawal from the The student maintains the right to petition for the
REFUNDS & PARENT ACCESS College due to exceptional circumstances, the cancellation of a housing and meal plan contact.
student may petition for relief from the refund A written petition will be evaluated based on
Students receive bills, overpayment refunds and
schedule. Petitions may be requested by established guidelines and the petition
may control parent access through the Compass
appointment with the Business Manager and must committee will determine if the contract shall be
online information system. Students are required
be completed prior to the close of business on the canceled. The resident may petition the housing
to log on to Compass and either accept E-Refund
Friday of the eighth week of the semester. and meal plan contract one time per contract
service or decline the E-Refund service. Students
term and the decision of the committee is final.
who accept the E-refund will have refunds direct Lack of attendance, course abandonment, or
deposited into their designated bank account. cancellation of student registration due to lack of WITHDRAWAL AND RECALCULATION
Students who decline E-Refund will receive payment does not cancel a student’s financial OF FINANCIAL AID
refunds by check from either the fall or the spring obligation.
Federal financial aid recipients who withdraw from
semester in March.
When a student leaves school or does not Cornish during the first nine weeks (or 60 percent)
Billing notices are sent to students via Cornish register for the next semester, recipients of of the semester will have their financial aid
email. Students may access real time billing Stafford and Perkins federal loans must schedule recalculated according to federal guidelines.
information and historical statements using an exit interview with Financial Aid and the Office Depending on the outcome of a recalculation,
Compass. Students can pay many different types of Student Accounts. Graduates must complete students may owe all or a portion of their federal
of fees, deposits and tuition as well as sign up for an exit interview and have their student account loans (to be paid back to their lending institution)
the payment plan using Compass. When a paid in full prior to graduation. and/or all or a portion of the tuition and fees for
student adds a parent to Compass, the parent which they were originally billed.
HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN REFUNDS
may receive billing statements, make payments,
DISCLAIMER
enroll in a payment plan and access tax The housing and meal plan contract may be
information. Parents must be added electronically cancelled during its term for the following Fees published in this document are for
by the student. If a parent is not added by the reasons: academic year 2015–2016. Cornish reserves the
student, it is assumed the student is exercising right to change fees, tuition, and policy.
· Completion of graduation requirements
FERPA rights and does not want any information
shared with the parent. Parent Access in My · Withdrawal from the College for at least one
Online Account does not share any academic semester
information with the parent. · Ineligibility to continue enrollment due to failure
TUITION AND FEE REFUNDS to meet academic or other requirements
Tuition refunds are based on three factors: In the event of such cancellation, the resident
must properly check out of their room within 48
·· The date of the Add/Drop or Withdrawal hours of notifying Housing and Residence Life of
transaction completed via Compass or their cancellation, and the following refund
submitted by form to the Registration & schedule applies per semester:
Records Office.
Prior to May 1, no cancellation fee and housing
·· A predetermined refund schedule (see below). deposit ($300) is returned in full. Student must
·· The dollar amount a student has paid toward notify Housing and Residence Life in writing.
tuition (cash and/or financial aid). If a credit May 1 – June 30, no cancellation fee but housing
balance results from withdrawal, a refund check deposit ($300) is forfeited. Student must notify
will be mailed to the student. Housing and Residence Life in writing.
The following schedule will be followed to July 1 – first day of classes, cancellation fee
determine the percent of refund owed the equal to 50% of the housing fee for one semester
student who has officially withdrawn from the and housing deposit forfeited. Single w/Kitchen
College: = $2,925 Double = $1,995 Double w/Kitchen =
• On or before the first day of class: 100% $2,465 Triple =$1,790. Meal plan dollars returned
• On or before the first Friday of in full.
the semester: 75% After first day of classes, student is responsible
• On or before the second Friday for payment for the term in which the student
of the semester: 50% requires a release, plus payment for 50% of any
• Third week of the semester and remaining term. Meal plan dollars will be credited
beyond: no refund to other amounts owed to the college by the
student. If there are no other amounts owed,
meal plan dollars will be refunded to the student.
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STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT LIFE MEAL PLAN slides and digital images focusing on the visual
Academic Yr. Semester and performing arts as well as humanities and
The Office of Student Life offers a wide variety of
Meal Plan A $3,350 $1,675 sciences topics related to the curriculum.
programs and services that support the learning
and development of all Cornish students. Guiding Meal Plan B $2,700 $1,350 Online collections include electronic books with
principles are: Meal Plan C $2,450 $1,225 broad subject coverage as well as extensive
databases of journal articles, digital images,
·· Community Building Meal Plan D $1,500 $750
streaming music and videos, as well as online
Providing programs that encourage, enhance OFF CAMPUS HOUSING ASSISTANCE software and technology training tutorials.
and maintain a sense of community on
Finding housing in Seattle can be an Interlibrary loan is available for materials not held
campus.
overwhelming experience. Housing and in the collection and students are eligible for free
·· Co-curricular Learning Residence Life maintains resources for students access to Seattle Public Library and all its online
Providing out-of-class experiences that on web and facebook sites. Students can visit databases.
complement in-class learning. www.cornish.edu/housing or www.facebook.com/ The Library’s online catalog, research databases,
CornishOffCampusHousing for regularly updated and information about all Library services are
·· Student Support
information. For individual assistance please available at www.cornish.edu/library. Detailed
Providing programs and services to ensure contact Housing & Residence Life at policies on loan periods and overdue/lost
student success and persistence towards 206.315.5852 or housing@cornish.edu. materials can be found on the website and in the
graduation.
CAMPUS SECURITY Student Handbook.
·· Student Involvement
Cornish College of the Arts believes in providing CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCE
Providing opportunities for students to take an a safe and welcoming environment to enhance The Office of Student Life provides the following
active role in the Cornish community. the well-being of students, faculty, staff and job and career services for Cornish students and
STUDENT CONCERNS visitors, along with the protection of all college alumni:
assets. The Office of Campus Safety & Security is
Any student who has a serious concern or committed to working with all members of the ·· Online career services: View postings of work-
complaint should present his or her concern to campus community to achieve this goal. The study and non work-study jobs, internships,
the Dean of Student Life (206.726.5111). Academic College is located in a downtown urban and volunteer opportunities, apply for
issues pertaining to specific divisions or environment; therefore every member of the positions, and post your resume and portfolio.
complaints about instructors should first be campus community is expected to take ·· Career materials and information.
directed to the Chair of the Department. reasonable precautions to protect themselves
·· Career Fairs.
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE and their property.
·· Individualized assistance.
Living on campus offers students a unique living- CORNISH LIBRARY
learning experience that nurtures creativity and ·· Internet access for expanded searches related
All incoming freshmen receive an orientation to
intellectual curiosity. All new students are to work and graduate schools.
library services and an introduction to academic
required to live on campus and purchase a meal research and writing during the first year. For more information contact the Professional
plan for their first academic year. Certain students Through these workshops, Librarians help Development Coordinator in the Professional
are eligible to apply for a housing and meal plan students develop key research skills necessary Development Center, Cornish Commons.
exemption. For more information about on- to achieve their creative and academic goals. COUNSELING SERVICES
campus housing or exemptions visit www.cornish. Cornish Librarians assist with research questions
edu/housing, call us at 206.315.5852 or email of all types and provide information literacy Counseling Services assists students with their
housing@cornish.edu. instruction tailored to individual classes and academic and artistic pursuits by providing
projects throughout all four years. Advising is also supportive mental health counseling, referrals in
RESIDENCE HALL CHARGES 2015/16
available for media presentations. the Seattle community when appropriate, and
The following rates reflect the housing cost per outreach programs that promote student mental
student. These rates include all utilities and The Cornish Library is located on the 2nd floor in health and emotional well-being. Our services are
amenities and are subject to change. the Main Campus Center. Study areas are preventative and educational in nature and are
equipped with wireless internet access. Other offered from a developmental perspective. For
HOUSING RATES facilities and services include a student computer more information visit: www.cornish.edu/student_
Academic Yr. Semester lab, fee-based black-and-white and color printing life/studentsupport/counseling_services or call
Single (w/kitchenette) $11,700 $5,850 and photocopying, free document scanning to 206.726.5027.
Double $7,980 $3,990 USB drive, and a media center for playing/
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Double (w/kitchenette) $9,860 $4,930 copying analog and digital media formats.
Triple $7,160 $3,580 Collections in the Library include books, scripts,
scores, periodicals, sound recordings, videos,
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STUDENT SERVICES (continued)
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (DRC) rehearsals etc). Note that this coverage is in through the Registration & Records Office.
excess and secondary to any existing primary Students should plan on applying no later than
The Disability Resource Center serves students
healthcare insurance plan that a student is nine months before the term of intended study;
with a wide array of learning challenges and
enrolled in – the Blanket Accident program may see the Study Abroad page of the website for
disabilities. Students with or without
pay benefits after claims have been submitted to deadlines. Ideally, students are encouraged to
documentation of a disability or learning
the primary insurance carrier. This policy covers contact the Registration & Records Office at the
challenge may request accommodations in order
accidents on Cornish property during school end of the fall term of their sophomore year.
to be successful in college. Discussions with the
events or activities and does not cover illness.
DRC are confidential. CORNISH STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
STUDY ABROAD (CSLC)
The DRC office is located on the first floor of the
Cornish Commons behind the Student Life Cornish maintains consortium agreements with The mission of the CSLC is to serve as a voice
offices. Or, you can call 206-726-5098. You can Arcadia University and with Butler University and as liaison for the student body to promote
also email the director at dazadi@cornish.edu through which students in their junior year may campus-wide community by: providing a forum
pursue a semester of study abroad. Students for discussion, communicating to the faculty and
Please visit our website for application
must have at least a 3.0 career GPA by administration, implementing projects and events,
information into our program and other helpful
consortium agreement. Arcadia and Butler and providing oversight of funds distributed to
links at:
sponsor programs in a number of countries, student interest groups. The CSLC meets weekly
http://www.cornish.edu/student_life/student_
including England, Greece, Italy, Australia, during the academic year. Meetings are open to
support/disability_support/
Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, and Spain. all students and members of the Cornish
HEALTH & WELLNESS community. For more information call
Students may attend out-of-consortium school by
The Office of Student Life cares about the overall 206.726.5003 or email Cornish Student
permission of the Registrar. If the program of
health and well-being of our community. We invite Leadership Council at CSLC@cornish.edu or find
study is approved, the student may request that
students to take personal health into “Cornish Student Leadership Council” on
the Office of Financial Aid create a consortium
consideration to support reaching academic and Facebook.
agreement with the receiving institution.
career goals. We are dedicated to providing Students who are approved to attend a school STUDENT INTEREST GROUPS
programs, resources, and education about a through the College’s consortium with Arcadia
Student Interest Groups (SIGs) provide
variety of college health-related issues. To learn University or Butler University, and students
opportunities outside the classroom for Cornish
more, stop by the Student Life office or call wishing to attend an out-of-network school with
students to participate in educational, intellectual,
206-726-5003. whom the College establishes a consortium
interdisciplinary and cultural events. We
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE agreement, may request the use of federal, state,
encourage students at Cornish to join or form
and meritorious institutional financial aid to fund
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, all SIGs to share mutual interests. To develop and/or
their study abroad.
Cornish students are required to have health participate in such groups, call 206.726.5003,
insurance. There are a variety of options for All coursework must be approved in advance if it email studentlife@cornish.edu, or go to www.
health care for students. Students can be is to be used to meet Cornish degree cornish.edu/student_life/sig/ to see previous SIGs
covered under a parent/guardian’s policy until requirements. Interested students should apply and how to start a SIG.
age 26 or can choose your own health insurance
plan. To explore all options, please visit
healthcare.gov.
Cornish College of the Arts provides an Accident
Injury Insurance Policy for students who are
enrolled in three or more college credits.
This blanket accident insurance is provided to
cover injuries to students who are hurt in the
process of an academic endeavor (class,
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STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
A CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT beliefs and political associations that may be in photographs and video, printed name on event
acquired by Cornish instructors, advisors and programs and posters, degrees and awards,
Higher education plays a vital role in developing
counselors. Such information is considered dates of attendance, and enrollment status (e.g,
future leaders by providing students aspiring to
confidential. full-time). Students may request that Directory
become practicing artists with educational
Information remain confidential from internal and/
opportunities both in and outside the classroom. ·· Students have the right to privacy of all student
or external constituencies by submitting the
As an institution that nurtures creativity and records, according to the Family Educational
request in writing to the Registration & Records
intellectual curiosity, Cornish College of the Arts Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.
Office or online using Compass. See also Student
is dedicated to preparing students to contribute
ACADEMIC HONESTY Privacy/Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
to society as artists, citizens and innovators. All
(FERPA) in this section.
Cornish students are presented with rights, The College demands a high level of artistic and
privileges, and opportunities by choosing to academic honesty on the part of students. No CHANGE OF NAME
become a member of the Cornish community. In form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated.
Students who request that their legal names be
order for Cornish community members to live and Acts of academic dishonesty include the
changed on academic and financial records must
learn in harmony, they must assume responsibility following: cheating on an examination; stealing
provide the Registrar with an original social
for their actions and respect the rights of others. examination questions; substituting one person
security card, passport, marriage certificate or
Cornish College of the Arts expects and requires for another at an examination; substituting a work
court order that certifies that the student has
all of its students to develop, adhere to and of art not one’s own in a critique; falsifying data;
legally changed his or her name. Records will be
maintain high standards of scholarship and destroying, tampering with, or stealing a
amended after the Registrar has reviewed and
conduct. The Student Rights and Responsibilities: computer program or file; and plagiarism.
approved the appropriate documentation. The
A Code of Student Conduct (The Code) is the
ATTENDANCE Registration & Records Office will be responsible
guiding document for Cornish community
for notifying College staff of the name change.
standards, and outlines all rights and Students are responsible for meeting the faculty’s
Copies of the name change documentation will
responsibilities afforded to Cornish students. All expectations for class attendance and
be retained in the student’s academic file.
students are responsible for reading and punctuality. It is the student’s responsibility to
understanding the information in this document become aware of and follow the attendance CHANGE OF GENDER
found at www.cornish.edu/student_life/conduct/. policies set within individual courses or by the
Students who request that their gender be
department in which they are enrolled. In the
For further information regarding Student Rights changed on college records must provide the
United States and the State of Washington, many
and Responsibilities: A Code of Student Conduct Registrar with an original social security card,
holidays are recognized as legal holidays.
please refer to the above link or contact the Dean driver’s license reflecting changed gender,
Cornish College of the Arts recognizes these
of Student Life at 206.726.5111. passport or court order that certifies that the
legal holidays and does not hold classes on
student has legally changed his or her gender.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM these days. For the dates of holidays observed
Records will be amended after the Registrar has
by Cornish, please review the Academic
Students have the following rights regarding reviewed and approved the appropriate
Calendar printed on page 16 or on the Cornish
academic freedom: documentation. The Registration & Records
website.
Office will be responsible for notifying College
·· Students are guaranteed the rights of free
Cornish recognizes that our community is diverse staff of the gender change. Copies of the gender
inquiry, expression and assembly on College
in background and religious affiliation and wants change documentation will be retained in the
property that are generally open and available
to ensure that our students are supported in the student’s academic file.
to the public.
practice of their personal religious faith. Students
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
·· Students are free to pursue appropriate are excused on major holidays of their faith
educational objectives from among the should they wish to observe such holidays. Students shall have the right of assembly on
College’s curricula, programs and services. These include, but are not limited to: the Christian College property, provided that such assembly
holidays of Christmas and Easter; the Jewish shall:
·· Students shall be protected against prejudicial
holidays of Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and the
or arbitrary and capricious academic ·· Be conducted in an orderly manner.
evening of the first night of Pesach; and the
evaluation. At the same time, they are ·· Not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
responsible for maintaining the standards of traffic.
Students who observe religious holidays during
academic performance established by each of
class times are responsible for informing their ·· Not interfere with classes, schedules,
their instructors.
teachers in advance and for making up any meetings, ceremonies or with educational and
·· Students have the right to a learning missed class work. administrative functions of the College.
environment that is free from unlawful
DIRECTORY INFORMATION ·· Not interfere with the regular activities of the
discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful
College.
conduct, and all forms of harassment. Cornish College of the Arts will release to third
party inquiry information that is defined as ·· Not cause damage or destruction to College
·· Students are protected against improper
“Directory Information.” Directory Information property or private property in college facilities.
disclosure of information about their views,
consists of: name, telephone number, email,
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major, class level (e.g, sophomore), image/credits
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STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION implementing regulations, Cornish College of the faculty, staff and outside agencies will be allowed
Arts has designated the Dean of Academic access to student records. Students can obtain a
Students are free to examine and discuss all
Services responsible for coordinating the copy of the Educational Privacy Statement from
questions of interest to them and to express
College’s Title IX compliance. the Registration & Records Office, along with the
opinions publicly and privately. They are free to
procedure for requesting to inspect educational
support causes, provided they do so in an orderly Students or employees with concerns or
records. This procedure is also printed in the
manner that does not disrupt the regular complaints about discrimination on the basis of
Student Handbook. Students have the right to file
operation of the College or violate the Code of sex in employment or an education program or
complaints concerning any alleged failures to
Student Conduct. It is essential for students to activity may contact the Title IX coordinator:
comply with this act.
understand that they speak only for themselves,
Adrienne Bolyard
and not the College, in any public expression and SOLOMON AMENDMENT
Dean of Academic Services & Registrar
demonstration. Class instructors should
206.726.5021 In accordance with the Solomon Amendment,
encourage free discussion, inquiry, and
abolyard@cornish.edu Cornish College of the Arts is required to disclose
expression relative to the course subjects.
name, address, phone number, date of birth,
Students are free to take exception to the Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil
major, and class level of all enrolled students
information or views offered and to reserve Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
upon request of any branch of the military. The
judgment about matters of opinion. However,
STUDENT ART WORK 1996 Solomon Amendment provides for the
they are still responsible for learning the content
Secretary of Defense to deny federal funding to
and completing all assignments of any course Any original work of art or other forms of
institutions of higher learning if they prohibit or
taken for credit. intellectual property shall belong to the student(s)
prevent ROTC or military recruitment on campus.
who created them. The College reserves the right
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY
to photograph, reproduce, and use for display the STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS
Cornish College of the Arts affirms respect, works of art produced by students enrolled in its SECURITY ACT (CLERY ACT)
responsibility, and caring between all persons. academic programs. Cornish does not insure
Cornish College of the Arts issues a report of
Conduct constituting a sexual offense, such as student work, nor is it responsible for work stored
persistence and graduation rates on July 1 of
rape, acquaintance rape or sexual assault, will not or exhibited in Cornish-owned or rented facilities.
each year. Persistence rates track the number of
be tolerated. Behavior of this nature is
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PUBLICITY students that continue their education from
inconsistent with our values, and is a violation of
semester to semester. Graduation rates track the
the Code of Student Conduct, College policy and Cornish College of the Arts routinely documents
number of students that graduate from a given
state and federal law. Students or employees campus life, events, exhibitions and student
incoming class. This information is available
committing a sexual offense in any form can be artwork, which may be used in the College’s
through the Registration & Records Office.
prosecuted under the Washington State Criminal publications, website, press releases or other
Cornish College of the Arts issues a report of
Code (Title 9A RCW). Students may also be mediums for publicity, promotion, advertising or
crime statistics on October 1 of each year, as
disciplined under the Code of Student Conduct. exhibition. Students who do not wish to be
mandated by the Clery Act. The crime statistics
For the Student Sexual Misconduct Policy visit: photographed, video-or audio-taped, or who do
report includes a three-year summary of crime
www.cornish.edu/content/docs/student_life/ not want to have their written comments
statistics, campus security policy, the law
StudentRightsResponsibilities-2011.pdf or for more reproduced in publications or publicity by the
enforcement authority of campus security and
information call Adrienne Bolyard, Title IX College must notify Registration & Records during
where students should go to report crimes. This
Coordinator at 206.726.5021 or Jerry Hekkel, the registration. College photographers wear Cornish
information is published through Campus
Dean of Student Life at 206.726.5111. ID when shooting and students may choose to
Security, and is available to interested parties at
opt-out of those photos. The College recognizes
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY any time upon request. The crime statistics report
the importance of crediting artwork and photos,
is also posted on the college website.
Cornish College of the Arts does not discriminate and reasonable efforts will be made to do so as
in education or employment on the basis of: space, time and format permit.
gender, race, national origin, religion, age, marital
STUDENT PRIVACY/FAMILY EDUCATION
status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
status. This policy is consistent with relevant
federal regulations and statutes, including those The right to privacy, as provided by the Buckley
pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments Amendment (the Family Educational Right to
of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Privacy Act or FERPA), requires that Cornish
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. College of the Arts refrain from disclosing a
Questions regarding the application of this policy student’s academic information to a public or
and information on services for disabled persons private person or agency without prior permission
may be referred to the Dean of Student Life or from the student. Students may review their
the Director of Human Resources. educational records, excluding recommendations,
evaluations, and other private notices, by
Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the
contacting the Registration & Records Office. The
Education Amendments of 1972 and its
College is allowed to define which administrators,
page 10ACADEMIC POLICIES
Cornish College has established academic abandonment, receives an F, which is calculated may include study, research, or other learning
requirements and standards which must be met into the grade point average. experience. Students may apply for tutorial study
for successful completion of individual courses after meeting with their department chair and by
CREDIT LIMIT PER SEMESTER
and a baccalaureate degree. These requirements submitting a Tutorial Study application to the
and standards are published in the Cornish Students may register for up to 18 credits each Registrar. This course meets once a week for the
College of the Arts Catalog (this publication) and semester. Students with a 3.00 GPA or higher full semester. Students may enroll for two or three
the Student Handbook who wish to register for an overload must receive credits in this course. There is an individual
(www.cornish.edu/student_life/handbook). written permission from the Registrar and/or instruction fee charged for each tutorial course
Provost. Additional per-credit tuition fees will be enrolled; see the Tuition & Fees section for the
Department chairs, faculty members, and the
charged. (See the Tuition & Fees page of the current yearly rate.
Registrar will provide guidance in academic
Cornish website for current tuition fees.)
matters, but students are responsible for CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
understanding the academic policies as well as REPEATED COURSES
Once a student begins attending courses at
the successful progress and completion of their
Students may repeat a course, but unless otherwise Cornish, advance approval is required for
own program. The full Academic Policy is
specified in the course description, the course will concurrent enrollment at another institution if the
available through the Registration & Records
fulfill a degree requirement only once. Subsequent student intends to transfer courses to satisfy
Office.
grades for repeated courses will not cancel the Cornish degree requirements. Without advance
REGISTRATION initial grade; rather, both grades will be included in approval, coursework that is completed at
the calculation of the student’s grade point average another institution while a student is enrolled at
Current Cornish students register in advance for
unless student has submitted Grade Forgiveness Cornish will not be applied toward degree
fall and spring semesters via the online student
petition (see Grade Forgiveness policy.) Students requirements and will not be considered for
information system, Compass, and during
cannot receive financial aid for repeated courses transfer. Occasionally, talented young students
registration periods assigned by the Registration
except when taken in fulfillment of a requirement. are ready to pursue studies at the college level
& Records Office. The Registration & Records
while completing their high school graduation
Office assigns advance registration periods to CLOSED CLASSES
requirements through concurrent enrollment.
students based on the number of credits
As courses fill during registration, students are Please contact the Office of Admission for details.
accumulated by the last completed term.
encouraged to register for alternate choices and
Students are responsible for meeting with their COURSE ABANDONMENT
to check Compass regularly for changes to
department chair or academic advisor in advance
section status (Open/Full.) Abandoning courses by ceasing to attend, or by
of their registration appointment to plan their
telling the instructor that you do not intend to
schedule and review degree progress. INDEPENDENT STUDY
complete the course does not constitute
Department staff will inform students of their
Department curricula are assumed by the withdrawal; official procedures are required to
procedure for scheduling advising appointments.
College to provide a complete training path. withdraw from a course or the College. Failure to
New students will meet with an academic advisor
Upon attaining sophomore, junior or senior class complete a course or the semester does not
and register during selected New Student
standing, a student may be permitted a career cancel a student’s obligation to pay tuition, fees,
Summer Registration days. The Office of
total maximum of six credits of Independent and other charges in full. Moreover, students will
Admission will inform new students of the time
Study, which must consist of research outside the receive a grade in all courses for which they have
and location of their advising and registration
established curriculum and otherwise unavailable registered, regardless of whether or not they
appointment, along with any needed preparation.
in any department. Independent Study is defined attend. Once the add/drop period has ended, all
Detailed procedures for all matters pertaining to as student performed research and study. withdrawals must be done in person at the
class registration are published in the Academics Registration & Records Office.
GROUP STUDY
section of Compass. Students can contact the
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
Registration & Records Office with questions or to Group Study is defined as project based study,
clarify policy and procedure. research, or other learning experience, that is Students may completely withdraw from the
developed by student(s) or a department to semester up until the last day of the 11th week of
ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES
augment existing curricula. Group study must be the semester. Students should meet with their
Students may add courses or change course approved by the department and structured by department chair for academic advising before
sections through the first eight days of each clearly defined criteria and with learning pursuing this route. Students should also carefully
semester (the Add/Drop Period.) Students may outcomes. There is a five student minimum review the grading and tuition refund policy as
drop courses up through the 11th week of classes, enrollment required for all group study courses part of their decision to withdraw from the
but after the first eight days of the semester, a with a maximum enrollment of nine students per College. Unless the student formally requests a
non-punitive withdrawal grade (W) is noted on the course. Students may not enroll in more than one Leave of Absence, a complete withdrawal from
student’s transcript. After the Add/Drop Period Group Study per semester. the term will be understood to indicate that the
ends, students must withdraw from a course in student is officially withdrawing from Cornish.
TUTORIAL STUDY
person in the Registration & Records Office. A Once the add/drop period has ended, all
student who stops attending a course without Tutorial study is a variable credit course defined withdrawals must be done in person at the
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