Cornish College of the Arts Catalog 2016/2017
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GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS 2 Accreditation & Credentials 18 Interdisciplinary Arts Program 2 Admission 20 Humanities & Sciences 4 Financial Aid & Scholarships 26 Visual Arts Foundations Program 5 Tuition & Fees 27 Art 7 Student Services 30 Design 9 Student Rights & Responsibilities 32 Film+Media 11 Academic Policies 35 Interior Architecture 15 Degree Progress, Requirements 40 Dance & Graduation 46 Music 16 Academic Calendar 60 Performance Production 17 Administration 64 Theater 73 Campus Map page 1
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
Contact the Office of the Provost or diversity@
citizens, and innovators. February 1, contact the Office of Admission for
cornish.edu for information about difference and
current information on space availability,
Cornish realizes this mission by offering inclusion at Cornish College.
scholarships, and how best to apply. The Office of
baccalaureate studies in the performing and
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Admission will answer questions about financial
visual arts and by serving as a focal point in the
aid, auditions and portfolio reviews. Admission
community for public presentation, artistic Cornish College of the Arts does not discriminate
staff will also help you determine whether Cornish
criticism, participation and discussion of the arts. in education or employment on the basis of:
is the right place for you to pursue your artistic
gender, race, national origin, religion, age, marital
CORE THEMES and educational goals. Call or send an email to
status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran
·· Core Student Competencies the Office of Admission to set an appointment
status. This policy is consistent with relevant
with an admission counselor, to schedule a
·· Student Agency as Artists and Citizens federal regulations and statutes, including those
campus tour or to ask questions.
pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments
·· Experimentation and Innovative Practice
of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of CONTACT INFORMATION
·· Environment Conducive to Learning and 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Office of Admission
Positive Growth Questions regarding the application of this policy
Cornish College of the Arts
such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE & INCLUSION 1000 Lenora Street
the education Amendments, and information on
Cornish College of the Arts is enriched by a services for disabled persons may be referred to Seattle, WA 98121
diverse population of students, bringing their the Dean of Student Life or the Director of Human telephone 206.726.5016
unique personalities and voices to their art forms. Resources. or 800.726.ARTS (2787)
Placed in the vibrant city of Seattle, artists thrive
ACCREDITATION fax 206.720.1011
among the wide variety of people and broad
email admission@cornish.edu
spectrum of creative thought that surrounds us. Cornish College of the Arts is accredited by the
The college supports and engages the many web www.cornish.edu/admission
Northwest Commission on Colleges and
cultural, personal, and spiritual facets of our Universities and the National Association of ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
community. Schools of Art and Design. Cornish is licensed to
All prospective students wishing to pursue a
confer degrees by the State of Washington.
Cornish commits to demonstrating respect for degree at Cornish must have graduated from
individual expression and integrity; to promoting VETERANS high school with a minimum 2.5 grade point
the equality of opportunity and rights of all average (on a 4-point scale) or have passed the
Selected academic programs of students at
persons within the community and to actively General Education Development (GED) Test.
Cornish College of the Arts are approved by the
encouraging and maintaining the representation Transfer student applicants must submit
Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State
and inclusion of diverse cultures and transcripts of all college work. In preparation for
Approving Agency (HECB/ SAA) for the
backgrounds within the student body, faculty, study at Cornish College of the Arts, high school
enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits
staff and curriculum. students should follow a college preparatory
under Title 38 and Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
We believe that diversity refers to a number of program, including courses in the visual or
Cornish College of the Arts participates in the
human qualities and characteristics. National performing arts whenever possible. Transfer
Yellow Ribbon program.
origin, race, gender, age, socioeconomic students should follow a rigorous, broad-based
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION curriculum that includes coursework in their
background, religion, sexual orientation and
disabilities are characteristics that combine in The information in this publication is accurate to artistic discipline.
unique ways, forming the multiple identities we all the best of the College’s ability at the time of Home-schooled applicants will be evaluated on
hold. Those diverse characteristics contribute printing. Cornish College of the Arts reserves the an individual basis. Home-schooled applicants
positively to the environment of Cornish and to right to change the policy, calendar, and fees set should supply as much information as possible
an education that accurately reflects and forth in the Catalog. Changes apply to both about their home school experience. Transcripts
contributes to the complex interplay of art, culture current and prospective students. The and descriptions of all courses, with reading lists,
and society. Registration & Records Office, or other should be submitted to the Office of Admission. If
appropriate offices, will notify students of courses have been taken at a local high school or
changes as needed. 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 Minimum score for admission on the internet- The application to return will be reviewed by
based exam is 80. The Cornish institutional code department, and by the Registration & Records,
Cornish practices rolling admission and
to have scores reported directly to the College is Financial Aid, and Student Accounts offices to
applications are accepted at any time from
4801. The application fee must be sent in U.S. confirm good academic and financial standing
August 1 until February 1 for Fall admission. After
funds as a bank draft or international money prior to departure.
February 1, students should contact the Office of
order for the application, or by credit card with
Admission to inquire about space availability. TRANSFER ADMISSION
the online application. International applicants are
Admission is selective, and each year the College
required to provide evidence of sufficient funds Applicants who have completed high school and
receives more applications than it has space
to cover expenses for an entire academic year. have a minimum of one college course for credit,
available. Space availability varies between each
Applicants must submit a letter of financial other than through a program such as Running
department. Prospective students are strongly
guarantee (no more than six months old) from a Start, are considered transfer applicants. Transfer
encouraged to apply as early in the year as
parent’s or sponsor’s bank certifying the amount applicants complete the same Application for
possible.
of U.S. currency available for the student’s Admission and audition or portfolio review as
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS education. Departmental talent-based described above. Transferability of credit is based
scholarships are the only form of financial upon both review of college transcripts and the
Applying for admission to Cornish College of the
assistance available to international students. audition or portfolio review. Transfer applicants
Arts is a two-step process:
should review transfer credit policy under
1. All applicants must submit an Application for NON-MATRICULATED ENROLLMENT
Academic Policies regarding transferability of
Admission to the Office of Admission, Students interested in taking classes without credit and credit limits.
including: pursuing a degree from Cornish may take classes
VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS/
·· The Application for Admission. through our non-matriculated program.
YELLOW RIBBON
Registration for classes is through Registration &
·· Essays, as instructed on the application. Students should apply for their VA educational
Records. No financial assistance is available for
·· Official high school transcript or, if applicable, non-matriculated coursework. benefits through the VA at the same time as they
GED score report. apply to the College. Registration & Records will
TRANSFER/NONTRADITIONAL CREDITS
need a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility prior to
·· Official transcripts from all colleges or
Cornish College of the Arts awards transfer credit the start of the first term in order to initiate
universities attended.
for these traditional and nontraditional learning benefits. New students should be prepared to
·· A nonrefundable application fee. experiences: accommodate a possible delay of at least two
months between the start of the term and receipt
·· International students must submit an official ·· Advanced Placement exams
of benefits. Families with Post-9/11 VA educational
TOEFL Score Report and documentation of
·· College-level (non-remedial) courses benefits may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon
financial resources.
·· Credit by exam program and should contact the Registration &
·· Submitting SAT or ACT exam scores, though Records Office for more information. Yellow
not required, is strongly encouraged. ·· International Baccalaureate exams
Ribbon benefits may affect other types of
2. Applicants to the Art, Design, Film+Media, ·· Prior learning experience financial aid, or prior offers of aid. Total Cornish
Interior Archirecture and Performance and Veterans Yellow Ribbon contributions cannot
·· Running Start/“college in the high school”
Production Departments must have a exceed unmet tuition and mandatory fees for the
programs
portfolio review, and applicants to the year.
Cornish policy for the award and evaluation of
Dance, Music and Theater Departments RUNNING START – COLLEGE CREDITS
transfer and nontraditional credit is fully
must complete an audition with the chair or EARNED DURING HIGH SCHOOL
described under Academic Policies.
faculty member in the respective department.
Washington state students who have taken
RETURNING STUDENT ADMISSION
Each department has specific requirements for Running Start classes should apply to the College
what is included in a portfolio review or Students who have withdrawn from the College as incoming freshmen. This also applies to
audition. These requirements are detailed or do not elect to return from a Leave of Absence students from other states with similar dual-
online 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 work, students must submit transcripts from the
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
credit at another college during their absence college or university where they completed the
International students must submit all application from Cornish, they must submit transcripts from courses.
materials in order to be considered for admission 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
proficiency through a TOEFL exam score. during their absence from the College.
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Office of Financial Aid works with families to A completed Verification Worksheet, all W2s and Loan (PLUS), institutional scholarships and grants
identify the best strategies to combine family and IRS Schedule C are also required by the Office of are applied first to the student tuition account to
financial aid resources. Financial Aid. Performing this requirement pay direct costs to Cornish. A credit balance after
ensures compliance with Federal regulations and payment of direct costs is credited to the student
Cornish offers a full range of financial aid funding:
continued Cornish eligibility to participate in the as refund for other college expenses.
merit and need-based institutional scholarships
various federal and state funding programs.
and grants, need-based federal and state grants, WASHINGTON STATE NEED GRANT
work study, federal loans for parents and students A financial aid package may include one or more
The Washington State Need Grant is received at
and private educational loans for students. of the following types of funds: grants and/or
Cornish by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and
Ninety-nine percent of full-time Cornish students scholarships based on need and/or merit, work
disbursed to students according to their signed,
receive some form of financial aid. Prospective study eligibility and low-interest deferred student
dated Student Directive forms. Students may
students may contact their Admission Counselor loans. In addition, a dependent student’s parent(s)
elect a deposit of the semester proceeds into
and current students may contact their Financial may qualify to borrow a credit-based federal
their tuition accounts or into a designated
Aid Advisor for more information. parent loan for undergraduate student (PLUS).
personal bank account. Students electing the
The dollar amount of each fund in the award is
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE latter must be enrolled in e-refund at Cornish.
distributed equally between fall and spring
A brief look forward to 2017-18 semesters. A student’s eligibility is determined FEDERAL AND STATE WORK STUDY
annually by the institution when the student PROGRAMS
Beginning October 1, 2016, all students will have completes the FAFSA. Funding eligibility may vary
access to complete their 2017-18 FAFSA at www. from year to year depending on need as The Federal Work Study Program and the State
fafsa.gov with Cornish school code 012315. determined by FAFSA need analysis or merit as Work Study Program for Washington State
Financial aid awards will be available earlier as determined by the College. Incoming institutional residents are need-based aid programs that
FAFSA data reported by students and families will awards are renewable as long as the student provide financial assistance to eligible students
be from the “prior/prior year” or 2015. All students maintains a 2.00 cumulative grade point average through part-time employment opportunities on
will be encouraged to apply as early as October 1, and 67% pace of progression (cumulative earned and off-campus. Students receive valuable
2016 to ensure best packages. divided by cumulative attempted credits) at the experience and employers provide some
end of every semester. scheduling flexibility to enable students to work
New Student
while pursuing their course of study. It is the
MERIT-BASED ASSISTANCE student’s responsibility to find work once
Application for Admission priority deadline is
February 1. New students should file a FAFSA by awarded. Job postings can be viewed at www.
New students are considered automatically for
February 15. However, looking forward to 2017-18, collegecentral.com/Cornish/. Earnings are paid
institutional scholarships based on their audition
new students are also encouraged to begin filing directly to the student according to the employer
or portfolio review. In subsequent years, merit-
their FAFSA as early as October 1, 2016. payroll timeline, at least monthly. Students are
based named or endowed scholarships are
limited to 19 work hours per week. Hourly wages
awarded to continuing students according to
Current Student vary by position and must meet the current State
donor criteria and academic department
of Washington minimum wage requirement. For
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid selection. Individual departments may or may not
more information, you may contact the Office of
(FAFSA) priority deadline is February 15. Federal have a required application process. Student
Financial Aid at 206.726.5014.
and State aid is available to all who complete the awards are based upon artistic and academic
FAFSA and are eligible based upon FAFSA need merit. KEEPING YOUR AID – MAKING
analysis and residency requirements. Federal and SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
NEED-BASED ASSISTANCE
state funding is awarded up to the time of
enrollment as long as funds are available. More Students must make satisfactory academic
To be eligible to complete the FAFSA and receive
information is available in the Office of Financial progress toward graduation within a maximum of
need-based federal and/or state financial aid, a
Aid at 206.726.5014 or the Office of Admission at six years based on full-time enrollment to
student must:
800.726.ARTS (2787). continue to receive financial aid at Cornish
·· Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. College of the Arts. Progress is monitored by the
VERIFICATION PROCESS & PACKAGING ·· Demonstrate financial need based on the U.S. Office of Financial Aid at the end of each
Department of Education need analysis. semester based on 2.0 career grade point
Every year, the Department of Education selects a
average and a 66.67% pace of progression
percentage of student FAFSA applications ·· Not be in default on any government loan.
requirements. A copy of the Financial Aid
nationally and institutionally for review in a
·· Not owe a repayment to a federal or state Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy may be
process called verification. Cornish students
grant program. obtained from the Office of Financial Aid or is
whose FAFSA applications are selected for
available at www.cornish.edu/student_life/
verification must go back to www.fafsa.gov and DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
financial_aid/keeping_your_aid.
accept IRS Data Retrieval into their FAFSA. This is
required for both dependent student and parent The Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational
or independent student, and spouse if applicable. Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Perkins Loan, Stafford
Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans, Parent
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The following is a list of named and endowed Scholarship Studies
scholarships awarded according to donor ··William Randolph Hearst Endowed ··Phyllis Wills Endowed Scholarship
criteria and department selection to qualifying Scholarship ··Players Club Endowed Scholarship
students. Departments may or may not require ··Jack & Sylvia Cluck Endowed Scholarship ··Presser Scholarship
a separate student application to participate. ··Jacob Lawrence Endowed Scholarship ··Reagan Endowed Scholarship
Award notification is provided once annually ··Jane Ewing Endowed Scholarship ··Richard & Jean Coyne Foundation
through the student Financial Aid Award Letter.
··Joan Franks Williams Endowed Scholarship Scholarship
··Alumni Challenge Endowed Scholarship ··Joanne Hardman Senders Endowed ··Richard Gilman Scholarship in Painting and
··Berthe Poncy Jacobson Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Fine Arts
··Blick Art Materials Scholarship ··John Cage Merit Scholarship ··Robert Block Endowed Scholarship
··Brotherton Scholarship in Law, Business, ··John William Warren Endowed Scholarship ··Seafirst Merit Award
Public Service and the Arts ··Jon & Mary Shirley Foundation Endowed ··Sergei P. Tschernisch Endowed Scholarship
··Carol & Brian Gregory Endowed Scholarship Scholarship ··Sherry Raisbeck Endowed Scholarship
··Chris Holland Endowed Scholarship ··Judith Kindler & A. Kyle Johnson Scholarship ··Sparks Endowed Scholarship
··Christine Howe Endowed Scholarship for Innovation in Visual Arts ··Stephen Hannock Scholarship
··Countryman Endowed Scholarship ··Karen Irvin Endowed Scholarship ··Steve Jensen Endowed Scholarship
··David DeMoss Endowed Scholarship ··Kreielsheimer Foundation Scholarship ··Steven P. Walker III Endowed Scholarship
··Deborah Ann Penna Endowed Scholarship ··Lynn Goodlad Endowed Scholarship ··Thomas Stone Torrance Endowed Scholarship
··Donna Shannon Endowed Scholarship ··Merce Cunningham Endowed Scholarship ··Utrecht Art Supplies Annual Merit Scholarship
··Early Music Scholarship ··Molly Jo Finnigan Endowed Scholarship ··Viola Stevens Barron Endowed Scholarship
··Edward F. Limato Foundation Scholarship ··Music & Art Foundation Endowed Scholarship ··Wilton J. McConkey Endowed Scholarship
··Emily Hall Morse Endowed Scholarship ··Northwest Security Services Scholarship ··Zel Brook Endowed Scholarship
··Irwin & Lena Halberstadt Memorial ··Pat Hon Endowed Scholarship
··Peter Vinikow Endowed Scholarship in Jazz
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 on or
tuition, fees and estimated expenses for the agree that by providing contact information to
before the due date, or
2016/2017 academic year is below. Cornish, including cellular telephone numbers
Tuition $37,920 ·· Enroll in an approved deferred payment plan. and secondary personal reference information,
they consent to be contacted by Cornish or
Comprehensive Student Students are expected to read and understand
anyone working on the College’s behalf by
Fee $900 the registration, withdrawal, add/drop, leave of
manual or automated dialing.
absence, and refund policies of Cornish College
Orientation Fee $175
of the Arts. PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
Per credit charge $1,580
Failure to pay tuition and fees on time will result in The Cornish College Payment plan is designed to
Housing and Meal Plan
late fees and can result in cancellation of finance all or portion of the bill not covered by
(based on double room
and ‘B’ meal plan) $10,950 registration. Cornish reserves the right to withhold financial assistance such as grants, loans and
academic transcripts, diplomas, and letters of scholarships. The online payment plan begins in
Private Music Lessons &
recommendation for past due student accounts July and allows the projected yearly expenses to
Tutorial Studies $520-$990
or Perkins loan accounts. be spread out over 10 months (July–April). Online
enrollment begins in April. Fees apply for
The most current listing of costs is available at Cornish charges late fees based on the balance
payment plan registration. The plan requires
www.cornish.edu. Cornish provides some very outstanding at the time the Office of Student
payments be made exclusively with an auto debit
helpful tools on the College website including a Accounts exercises the late fees. The minimum
contract set up through the student’s online
tuition calculator. late fee is $25. Late fees are charged at a rate of
Cornish account. Banking information from a
$10 for each $1,000 of balance due. Late fees are
TUITION PAYMENT DETAILS verified bank account is required at sign up. Late
charged after the due date and at 30-day
fees will apply if payments are missed, delayed or
Tuition and all fees are due in full August 1 for fall increments from the due date. Collection costs
auto-debit is cancelled.
semester and January 2 for Spring semester, are added to the past-due amount when it is
unless the account has an approved payment necessary to refer the account to a collection
(continued next page)
plan. It is the student’s responsibility to pay tuition agency. Collection agency action against a past
and fees regardless of attendance.
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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 2016–2017. 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
or e-refund will be processed. 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. Double = $1,995
College: Double w/Kitchen = $2,465 Triple =$1,790. Meal
• On or before the first day of class: 100% plan dollars are returned in full.
• On or before the first Friday of After first day of classes, student is responsible
the semester: 75% for payment for the term in which the student
• On or before the second Friday requires a release, plus payment for 50% of any
of the semester: 50% remaining term. Meal plan dollars will be credited
• Third week of the semester and to other amounts owed to the college by the
beyond: no refund 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 King County
Providing out-of-class experiences that on web and facebook sites. Students can visit Libraries and all their online 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 resumé 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 personal academic and artistic pursuits by
projects throughout all four years. Advising is also providing supportive mental health counseling,
RESIDENCE HALL CHARGES 2016/17
available for media presentations. referrals in the Seattle community when
The following rates reflect the housing cost per appropriate, and outreach programs that promote
student. These rates include all utilities and The Cornish Library is located on the 2nd floor in student mental health and emotional well-being.
amenities and are subject to change. the Main Campus Center. Study areas are Our services are preventative and educational in
equipped with wireless internet access. Other nature and are offered from a developmental
HOUSING RATES facilities and services include a student computer perspective. Counseling Services is located on
Academic Yr. Semester lab, fee-based black-and-white and color printing the first floor of the Cornish Commons behind the
Double $8,250 $4,125 and photocopying, free document scanning to Student Life offices. You can call 206-726-5027
Double (w/kitchenette) $10,200 $5,100 USB drive, and a media center for playing/ for more information or visit our website at
Triple $7,160 $3,700 copying analog and digital media formats. www.cornish.edu/student_life/student_support/
Collections in the Library include books, scripts, counseling_services/.
scores, periodicals, sound recordings, videos,
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STUDENT SERVICES (continued)
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (DRC) Students may attend out-of-consortium school by community. For more information call
permission of the Registrar. If the program of 206.726.5003 or email Cornish Student
The Disability Resource Center serves students
study is approved, the student may request that Leadership Council at CSLC@arts.cornish.edu or
with a wide array of learning challenges and
the Office of Financial Aid create a consortium find “Cornish Student Leadership Council” on
disabilities. Students with or without
agreement with the receiving institution. Facebook.
documentation of a disability or learning
Students who are approved to attend a school
challenge may request accommodations in order STUDENT INTEREST GROUPS
through the College’s consortium with Arcadia
to be successful in college. If you do not have
University or Butler University, and students Student Interest Groups (SIGs) provide
documentation, please speak with the Director. In
wishing to attend an out-of-network school with opportunities outside the classroom for Cornish
some cases the documentation requirement can
whom the College establishes a consortium students to participate in educational, intellectual,
be waived or we may be able to help you acquire
agreement, may request the use of federal, state, interdisciplinary and cultural events. We
the needed documentation. Discussions with the
and meritorious institutional financial aid to fund encourage students at Cornish to join or form
DRC are confidential.
their study abroad. SIGs to share mutual interests. To develop and/or
The DRC office is located on the first floor of the participate in such groups, call 206.726.5003,
All coursework must be approved in advance if it
Cornish Commons behind the Student Life email studentlife@cornish.edu, or go to www.
is to be used to meet Cornish degree
offices. Or, you can call 206-726-5098. You can cornish.edu/student_life/sig/ to see previous SIGs
requirements. Interested students should apply
also email the director, Dimitri Azadi, at dazadi@ and how to start a SIG.
through the Registration & Records Office.
cornish.edu
Students should plan on applying no later than WRITING CENTER
Please visit our website for application nine months before the term of intended study;
The Writing Center provides Cornish students
information into our program and other helpful see the Study Abroad page of the website for
with free personalized writing support through
links at: deadlines. Ideally, students are encouraged to
individualized half-hour conferences. Writing
http://www.cornish.edu/student_life/student_ contact the Registration & Records Office at the
Center consultants can assist students with any
support/disability_support/ end of the fall term of their sophomore year.
kind of writing, such as class essays, creative
HEALTH & WELLNESS CORNISH STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL writing, presentations, resumes, cover letters and
The Office of Student Life cares about the overall (CSLC) artist statements. The Writing Center is located in
health and well-being of our community. We invite the Main Campus Center in room 212. For more
The mission of the CSLC is to serve as a voice
students to take personal health into information, email WritingCenter@cornish.edu or
and as liaison for the student body to promote
consideration to support reaching academic and call 206.315.5806.
campus-wide community by: providing a forum
career goals. We are dedicated to providing for discussion, communicating to the faculty and
programs, resources, and education about a administration, implementing projects and events,
variety of college health-related issues. To learn and providing oversight of funds distributed to
more, stop by the Student Life office or call student interest groups. The CSLC meets weekly
206-726-5003. during the academic year. Meetings are open to
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE all students and members of the Cornish
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, all
Cornish students are required to have health
insurance. There are a variety of options for
health care for students. Students can be
covered under a parent/guardian’s policy until
age 26 or can choose your own health insurance
plan. To explore all options, please visit
healthcare.gov.
STUDY ABROAD
Cornish maintains consortium agreements with
Arcadia University and with Butler University
through which students in their junior year may
pursue a semester of study abroad. Students
must have at least a 3.0 career GPA by
consortium agreement. Arcadia and Butler
sponsor programs in a number of countries,
including England, Greece, Italy, Australia,
Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, and Spain.
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STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
A CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT acquired by Cornish instructors, advisors and programs and posters, degrees and awards,
counselors. Such information is considered dates of attendance, and enrollment status (e.g,
Higher education plays a vital role in developing
confidential. full-time). Students may request that Directory
future leaders by providing students aspiring to
Information remain confidential from internal and/
become practicing artists with educational ·· Students have the right to privacy of all student
or external constituencies by submitting the
opportunities both in and outside the classroom. records, according to the Family Educational
request in writing to the Registration & Records
As an institution that nurtures creativity and Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.
Office or online using Compass. See also Student
intellectual curiosity, Cornish College of the Arts
ACADEMIC HONESTY Privacy/Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
is dedicated to preparing students to contribute
(FERPA) in this section.
to society as artists, citizens and innovators. All The College demands a high level of artistic and
Cornish students are presented with rights, academic honesty on the part of students. No CHANGE OF NAME
privileges, and opportunities by choosing to form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated.
Students who request that their legal names be
become a member of the Cornish community. In Acts of academic dishonesty include the
changed on academic and financial records must
order for Cornish community members to live and following: cheating on an examination; stealing
provide the Registrar with an original social
learn in harmony, they must assume responsibility examination questions; substituting one person
security card, passport, marriage certificate or
for their actions and respect the rights of others. for another at an examination; substituting a work
court order that certifies that the student has
Cornish College of the Arts expects and requires of art not one’s own in a critique; falsifying data;
legally changed his or her name. Records will be
all of its students to develop, adhere to and destroying, tampering with, or stealing a
amended after the Registrar has reviewed and
maintain high standards of scholarship and computer program or file; and plagiarism.
approved the appropriate documentation. The
conduct. The Student Rights and Responsibilities:
ATTENDANCE Registration & Records Office will be responsible
A Code of Student Conduct (The Code) is the
for notifying College staff of the name change.
guiding document for Cornish community Students are responsible for meeting the faculty’s
Copies of the name change documentation will
standards, and outlines all rights and expectations for class attendance and
be retained in the student’s academic file.
responsibilities afforded to Cornish students. All punctuality. It is the student’s responsibility to
students are responsible for reading and become aware of and follow the attendance CHANGE OF GENDER
understanding the information in this document policies set within individual courses or by the
Students who request that their gender be
found at www.cornish.edu/student_life/conduct/. department in which they are enrolled. In the
changed on college records must provide the
United States and the State of Washington, many
For further information regarding Student Rights Registrar with an original social security card,
holidays are recognized as legal holidays.
and Responsibilities: A Code of Student Conduct driver’s license reflecting changed gender,
Cornish College of the Arts recognizes these
please refer to the above link or contact the Dean passport or court order that certifies that the
legal holidays and does not hold classes on
of Student Life at 206.726.5111. student has legally changed his or her gender.
these days. For the dates of holidays observed
Records will be amended after the Registrar has
ACADEMIC FREEDOM by Cornish, please review the Academic
reviewed and approved the appropriate
Calendar printed on page 16 or on the Cornish
Students have the following rights regarding documentation. The Registration & Records
website.
academic freedom: Office will be responsible for notifying College
Cornish recognizes that our community is diverse staff of the gender change. Copies of the gender
·· Students are guaranteed the rights of free
in background and religious affiliation and wants change documentation will be retained in the
inquiry, expression and assembly on College
to ensure that our students are supported in the student’s academic file.
property that are generally open and available
practice of their personal religious faith. Students
to the public. Students may request at any time that their
are excused on major holidays of their faith
preferred name be made the primary name used
·· Students are free to pursue appropriate should they wish to observe such holidays.
on Compass, the College’s student information
educational objectives from among the These include, but are not limited to: the Christian
system, and/or that their email address be
College’s curricula, programs and services. holidays of Christmas and Easter; the Jewish
changed to reflect their preferred name.
holidays of Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and the
·· Students shall be protected against prejudicial Students should contact the Registration &
evening of the first night of Pesach; and the
or arbitrary and capricious academic Records Office for details.
Muslim holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
evaluation. At the same time, they are
Students who observe religious holidays during FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATION
responsible for maintaining the standards of
class times are responsible for informing their
academic performance established by each of Students shall have the right of assembly on
teachers in advance and for making up any
their instructors. College property, provided that such assembly
missed class work.
shall:
·· Students have the right to a learning
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
environment that is free from unlawful ·· Be conducted in an orderly manner.
discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful Cornish College of the Arts will release to third ·· Not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
conduct, and all forms of harassment. party inquiry information that is defined as traffic.
“Directory Information.” Directory Information
·· Students are protected against improper ·· Not interfere with classes, schedules,
consists of: name, telephone number, email,
disclosure of information about their views,
major, class level (e.g, sophomore), image/credits
beliefs and political associations that may be (continued next page)
in photographs and video, printed name on event
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STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
meetings, ceremonies or with educational and Questions regarding the application of this policy student’s academic information to a public or
administrative functions of the College. 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
·· Not interfere with the regular activities of the
the Director of Human Resources. educational records, excluding recommendations,
College.
evaluations, and other private notices, by
·· Not cause damage or destruction to College Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the
contacting the Registration & Records Office. The
property or private property in college facilities. Education Amendments of 1972 and its
College is allowed to define which administrators,
implementing regulations, Cornish College of the
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION 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 Students or employees with concerns or procedure for requesting to inspect educational
support causes, provided they do so in an orderly complaints about discrimination on the basis of records. This procedure is also printed in the
manner that does not disrupt the regular sex in employment or an education program or Student Handbook. Students have the right to file
operation of the College or violate the Code of activity may contact the Title IX coordinator: complaints concerning any alleged failures to
Student Conduct. It is essential for students to comply with this act.
Jerry Hekkel
understand that they speak only for themselves,
Dean of Student Life SOLOMON AMENDMENT
and not the College, in any public expression and
206.726.5111
demonstration. Class instructors should In accordance with the Solomon Amendment,
jhekkel@cornish.edu
encourage free discussion, inquiry, and Cornish College of the Arts is required to disclose
expression relative to the course subjects. Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil name, address, phone number, date of birth,
Students are free to take exception to the Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. major, and class level of all enrolled students
information or views offered and to reserve upon request of any branch of the military. The
STUDENT ART WORK
judgment about matters of opinion. However, 1996 Solomon Amendment provides for the
they are still responsible for learning the content Any original work of art or other forms of Secretary of Defense to deny federal funding to
and completing all assignments of any course intellectual property shall belong to the student(s) institutions of higher learning if they prohibit or
taken for credit. who created them. The College reserves the right prevent ROTC or military recruitment on campus.
to photograph, reproduce, and use for display the
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS
works of art produced by students enrolled in its
Cornish College of the Arts affirms respect, SECURITY ACT (CLERY ACT)
academic programs. Cornish does not insure
responsibility, and caring between all persons. student work, nor is it responsible for work stored Cornish College of the Arts issues a report of
Conduct constituting a sexual offense, such as or exhibited in Cornish-owned or rented facilities. persistence and graduation rates on July 1 of
rape, acquaintance rape or sexual assault, will not each year. Persistence rates track the number of
PUBLIC RELATIONS & PUBLICITY
be tolerated. Behavior of this nature is students that continue their education from
inconsistent with our values, and is a violation of Cornish College of the Arts routinely documents semester to semester. Graduation rates track the
the Code of Student Conduct, College policy and campus life, events, exhibitions and student number of students that graduate from a given
state and federal law. Students or employees artwork, which may be used in the College’s incoming class. This information is available
committing a sexual offense in any form can be publications, website, press releases or other through the Registration & Records Office.
prosecuted under the Washington State Criminal mediums for publicity, promotion, advertising or
Code (Title 9A RCW). Students may also be Cornish College of the Arts issues a report of
exhibition. Students who do not wish to be
disciplined under the Code of Student Conduct. crime statistics on October 1 of each year, as
photographed, video-or audio-taped, or who do
For the Student Sexual Misconduct Policy visit: mandated by the Clery Act. The crime statistics
not want to have their written comments
www.cornish.edu/content/docs/student_life/ report includes a three-year summary of crime
reproduced in publications or publicity by the
StudentRightsResponsibilities-2011.pdf or for more statistics, campus security policy, the law
College must notify Registration & Records during
information call Jerry Hekkel, the Dean of Student enforcement authority of campus security and
registration. College photographers wear Cornish
Life at 206.726.5111. where students should go to report crimes. This
ID when shooting and students may choose to
information is published through Campus
opt-out of those photos. The College recognizes
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Security, and is available to interested parties at
the importance of crediting artwork and photos,
Cornish College of the Arts does not discriminate any time upon request. The crime statistics report
and reasonable efforts will be made to do so as
in education or employment on the basis of: is also posted on the college website.
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
page 10ACADEMIC POLICIES
Cornish College has established academic officially dropping it, known as course TUTORIAL STUDY
requirements and standards which must be met abandonment, receives an F, which is calculated
Tutorial study is a variable credit course defined
for successful completion of individual courses into the grade point average. Withdrawing from
as college-level complementary training which
and a baccalaureate degree. These requirements or abandoning a course may affect a student’s
may include study, research, or other learning
and standards are published in the Cornish pace of progression (see “Keeping Your Aid”,
experience. Students may apply for tutorial study
College of the Arts Catalog (this publication) and above.)
after meeting with their department chair and by
the Student Handbook
CREDIT LIMIT PER SEMESTER submitting a Tutorial Study application to the
(www.cornish.edu/downloads/student_life/
Registrar. This course meets once a week for the
Cornish_Student_Handbook.pdf). Students may register for up to 18 credits each
full semester. Students may enroll for two or three
semester. Students with a 3.00 GPA or higher
Department chairs, faculty members, and the credits in this course. There is an individual
who wish to register for an overload must receive
Registrar will provide guidance in academic instruction fee charged for each tutorial course
written permission from the Registrar and/or
matters, but students are responsible for enrolled; see the Tuition & Fees section for the
Provost. Additional per-credit tuition fees will be
understanding the academic policies as well as current yearly rate for in-major, primary lessons.
charged. (See the Tuition & Fees page of the
the successful progress and completion of their
Cornish website for current tuition fees.) CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
own program. The full Academic Policy is
available through the Registration & Records REPEATED COURSES Once a student begins attending courses at
Office. Cornish, advance approval is required for
Students may repeat a course, but unless otherwise
concurrent enrollment at another institution if the
REGISTRATION specified in the course description, the course will
student intends to transfer courses to satisfy
fulfill a degree requirement only once. Subsequent
Current Cornish students register in advance for Cornish degree requirements. Without advance
grades for repeated courses will not cancel the
fall and spring semesters via the online student approval, coursework that is completed at
initial grade; rather, both grades will be included in
information system, Compass, and during another institution while a student is enrolled at
the calculation of the student’s grade point average
registration periods assigned by the Registration Cornish will not be applied toward degree
unless student has submitted Grade Forgiveness
& Records Office. The Registration & Records requirements and will not be considered for
petition (see Grade Forgiveness policy.) Students
Office assigns advance registration periods to transfer. Occasionally, talented young students
cannot receive financial aid for repeated courses
students based on the number of credits are ready to pursue studies at the college level
except when taken in fulfillment of a requirement.
accumulated by the last completed term. while completing their high school graduation
Students are responsible for meeting with their CLOSED CLASSES requirements through concurrent enrollment.
department chair or academic advisor in advance Please contact the Office of Admission for details.
As courses fill during registration, students are
of their registration appointment to plan their
encouraged to register for alternate choices and COURSE ABANDONMENT
schedule and review degree progress.
to check Compass regularly for changes to
Department staff will inform students of their Abandoning courses by ceasing to attend, or by
section status (Open/Full.)
procedure for scheduling advising appointments. telling the instructor that you do not intend to
New students will meet with an academic advisor INDEPENDENT STUDY complete the course does not constitute
and register during selected New Student withdrawal; official procedures are required to
Department curricula are assumed by the
Registration days. The Office of Admission will withdraw from a course or the College. Failure to
College to provide a complete training path.
inform new students of the time and location of complete a course or the semester does not
Upon attaining sophomore, junior or senior class
their advising and registration appointment, along cancel a student’s obligation to pay tuition, fees,
standing, a student may be permitted a career
with any needed preparation. and other charges in full. Moreover, students will
total maximum of six credits of Independent
receive a grade in all courses for which they have
Detailed procedures for all matters pertaining to Study, which must consist of research outside the
registered, regardless of whether or not they
class registration are published in the Academics established curriculum and otherwise unavailable
attend. Once the add/drop period has ended, all
section of Compass. Students can contact the in any department. Independent Study is defined
withdrawals must be done in person at the
Registration & Records Office with questions or to as student-performed research and study.
Registration & Records Office.
clarify policy and procedure.
GROUP STUDY
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES
Group Study is defined as project-based study,
Students may completely withdraw from the
Students may add courses or change course research, or other learning experience, that is
semester up until the last day of the 11th week of
sections through the first eight days of each developed by student(s) or a department to
the semester. Students should meet with their
semester (the Add/Drop Period.) Students may augment existing curricula. Group study must be
department chair for academic advising before
drop courses up through the 11th week of classes, approved by the department and structured by
pursuing this route. Students should also carefully
but after the first eight days of the semester, a clearly defined criteria and with learning
review the grading and tuition refund policy as
non-punitive withdrawal grade (W) is noted on the outcomes. There is a five student minimum
part of their decision to withdraw from the
student’s transcript. After the Add/Drop Period enrollment required for all group study courses
College. Unless the student formally requests a
ends, students must withdraw from a course in with a maximum enrollment of nine students per
Leave of Absence, a complete withdrawal from
person in the Registration & Records Office. A course. Students may not enroll in more than one
student who stops attending a course without Group Study per semester. (continued next page)
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