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Corcoran College of Art + Design is dedicated to providing an environment that is racially and culturally diverse. Intellectual, artistic and professional growth is enhanced in an inspiring atmosphere that supports and encourages mutual respect for individual differences.


Corcoran College of Art + Design is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all students. Discrimination on the basis of color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, marital status or any other protected status is prohibited. Acts of discrimination that either limit or hinder access to the educational process for those who are subjected to such harassment are not consistent with the philosophy or mission of the Corcoran.



Sexual Harassment is a form of discrimination and is forbidden by College Policy as well as by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977. Harassment is defined as ‘Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.’ Sexual harassment can occur in situations where one person has power over another or can provide benefits or negative consequences to another, but it can also occur between equals. It is absolutely inappropriate for anyone in an educational or professional situation to behave in any way that causes embarrassment, intimidation, hostility, or a psychologically uncomfortable environment.

As used in this Policy and Procedure, sexual harassment can take many forms—including unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other communicative or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can involve behavior by a person of either gender against a person of the same or opposite gender and it may, depending on the circumstances, include conduct of a staff member, student, or vendor toward a student. As used in this Policy, ‘staff member’ refers to administrator, faculty member, or support staff member. Unwelcome sexual conduct constitutes harassment when:

  1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic participation.
  2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such individual.
  3. Such conduct has the purposes or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s performance or academic participation or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment.

The College strongly recommends that members of the College community avoid any consensual romantic or sexual relationships between students and those in a direct supervisory role. When one person has the ability to grade, advance, promote, recommend, or otherwise influence the employment or academic status of the other, it creates an actual or perceived conflict of interest as well as an opportunity for exploitation, favoritism or bias. In this manner, those relationships can undermine such important values as respect and trust among members of the College community. Furthermore, faculty members should refrain from behavior both inside and out of the classroom that focuses attention on sexual material in a context in which sex would otherwise be irrelevant. Faculty and staff must treat students, colleagues and other members of the college with respect and must work to create and maintain an environment of trust, free of discrimination based upon race, gender, ethnic origin, religion and sexual orientation. Consistent with principles of academic freedom, course content and teaching methods remain the province of individual faculty members.

If such a relationship develops, the persons in the relationships should themselves terminate the sexual/romantic or the supervisory/evaluative aspects of the relationship, or if they find that impossible, they must immediately notify a supervisor of the involved employee, so that appropriate and effective steps can be taken to resolve the inconsistency with this policy. The practice of not taking courses with the teacher should continue even after the relationship has ceased. Department chairs and other officials who address these situations are expected to do so in ways that do not penalize or stigmatize the student, and, when possible, are expected to keep these matters confidential.


The Associate Dean of Students, who shall serve as the Title IX Coordinator, will handle complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment filed pursuant to this procedure. The person subject to discrimination or sexually harassing conduct is not required to complain directly to the offending individual. It is the responsibility of any administrators or faculty members who learn of, receive a complaint of, or witness potential sexual harassment to report this information to the Associate Dean of Students. Failure to do so may be grounds for discipline. Efforts will be made to investigate and resolve complaints in as confidential a manner as possible consistent with proper investigation of the complaint and with consideration of fairness to the person accused. There will be no retaliation or other adverse action against individuals who make bona fide complaints or against staff or students who provide information in the course of the College’s investigation of such complaints. The procedure is as follows:

Students who believe they have been discriminated against or sexually harassed, have the right to report the alleged incident(s) to the Associate Dean of Students. If the complaint is against the Associate Dean of Students, the Dean will substitute for that person at all stages of this procedure. If they choose, students may instead report the incident(s) to any administrator or faculty member. It is the responsibility of such an individual who receives the complaint to ensure that the Associate Dean of Students is informed of the allegations so that an investigation may be conducted. Complainants are not required under this procedure to complain directly to the offending individual.

Retaliation against a student for having complained of discrimination or harassment, or against a staff member or student who provided information during the investigation, can be the subject of a complaint under this procedure. If such retaliation in fact occurred, appropriate corrective action will be taken and appropriate discipline or sanctions will be imposed.

When discrimination or harassment is alleged, the Associate Dean will talk to the parties involved and will attempt to resolve the matter informally. However, this step will only be taken where it is appropriate.

If the nature of the allegations makes such informal investigation inappropriate or if such informal efforts do not resolve the matter, the Associate Dean will ask the staff member or student to file a written complaint. That complaint should describe the alleged violation in as much detail as possible. The staff member or student should submit names of witnesses who he or she believes have information relevant to the investigation and any relevant documentary evidence.

The Associate Dean will then inform the staff member or student alleged to have engaged in the discrimination or sexual harassment, and will give him or her the opportunity to respond in writing to the allegations and evidence against him or her, to submit the names of witnesses who he or she believes have information relevant to the investigation, and to submit any relevant documentary evidence.

The Associate Dean or designee will conduct an investigation to determine whether or not discrimination or sexual harassment has occurred. The investigation may include meeting with the complainant, the respondent, and other individuals who may have relevant information. Relevant records or other documents may also be reviewed. The investigation will be conducted promptly and thoroughly, with the intent that the process be completed within thirty (30) days of the assertion of the complaint.

At the conclusion of the investigation, the Associate Dean will submit the evidence and a report to the Academic Action Review Board. The Academic Action Review Board shall meet to review the evidence. At its discretion, the Academic Action Review Board may allow the complainant and respondent to make oral presentations at that meeting.

If the Academic Action Review Board concludes that the investigation establishes that a violation has occurred, appropriate personnel or academic actions will be taken to end and prevent reoccurrence of the discrimination or harassment, as well as to remedy the discriminatory effects of the discrimination or harassment on the complainant and others, if appropriate. Corrective action may include imposition of discipline or sanctions against the harasser, ranging from reprimand to administrative withdrawal or dismissal from the College.

The complainant and the person alleged to have engaged in discrimination or harassment will be notified of the outcome of the investigation in writing.

Given the gravity of allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment, if the investigation establishes that the complainant intentionally made false—rather than good faith but erroneous—accusations, appropriate discipline or sanctions will be imposed on that person. This provision does not apply to a complaint that is made in good faith but cannot be verified.

If the investigation establishes that discrimination or sexual harassment has occurred, the Associate Dean will continue to make follow-up inquiries to ensure that the discrimination or harassment does not resume and that the complainant is not subjected to any retaliation related to the complaint of discrimination or harassment.

This policy and procedure applies to all students, faculty and administrators of Corcoran College of Art + Design.

The decisions of the Academic Action Review Board shall be final and may not be appealed.

This procedure is intended to supplement—not to replace or supersede—the other procedures available to staff and students under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title VII and Title IX make sex discriminations and sexual harassment unlawful practices, and provide that a staff member, or student who believes he or she is the victim of such harassment may file a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Employer Commission (Title VII) or the Office for Civil Rights of the US Department of Education (Title IX). A staff member also may file a complaint with the DC Office of Human Rights.

The current Title IX Compliance Coordinator at Corcoran College of Art + Design is the Associate Dean of Students. The Associate Dean is located in the Downtown Campus Office.

 




BFA and MA students are required to have health insurance. The Corcoran makes available to students a health insurance policy through Academic Health Plans at a cost of $995 per year. Students who have already have coverage, and therefore do not need to purchase the college’s plan, must submit a waiver card. To print a brochure or download a claims form, please see www.academichealthplans.com/corcoran


Corcoran’s policy regarding alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs has been established for the well being of faculty, students and staff. It is intended to promote and maintain a safe environment that is conducive to learning and to protect individuals and the institution from liability. Corcoran College of Art + Design does not condone the violation of DC and Federal laws pertaining to the use of alcohol and illegal drugs. All students, faculty and administrative staff are expected to be familiar with and abide by these laws and regulations. Violations of the alcohol and or illegal drug policy are cause for suspension or dismissal from the College. In addition, violators will be subject to criminal charges and prosecution for violation of Washington DC laws and ordinances.
  1. No person who is under 21 years of age shall drink any alcoholic beverage in the District of Columbia.
  2. Any person who misrepresents his/her age in order to obtain alcohol is subject to fine or imprisonment.
  3. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or delivered to anyone under the age of 21.
  4. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or delivered to any person who is intoxicated or who appears to be intoxicated.
  5. No one under the age of 21 may serve as a bartender or distributor of alcohol.
  6. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in any street, alley, park, and parking lot or in any vehicle in those areas. Violators may be fined.

The Corcoran has the right to require participation in an alcohol or illegal drug-counseling program for any student whose substance abuse problem affects his or her education or that of other students.

Social Events and Alcoholic Beverages
Student groups or organizations that are planning an event to be held in Corcoran facilities or on its grounds must obtain administrative approval before the event by submitting a ‘Pre-Event Worksheet’ at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled event (including Senior Thesis openings in the Hemicycle) to the Student Services office. ‘Pre-Event Worksheets’ may be obtained through the Student Services office at the Downtown Campus. Any violation of the following will result in administrative action.

  1. All events must be sponsored by a faculty or staff member, or a student organization
  2. Events to be held in Gallery space must be coordinated with the Student Services Coordinator
  3. Students are expected to conduct themselves properly at all events; disorderly or disruptive behavior and the use of profanity are strictly prohibited in any facility
  4. Events held adjacent to the Corcoran Gallery should not cause any disturbances to the museum visitors
  5. Federal law requires that the following be observed by students at events where alcoholic beverages are served:

    a. Laws of the District of Columbia pertaining to alcoholic beverages are to be followed.

    b. Only persons of legal age, 21, are permitted to possess, consume or dispense alcoholic beverages.

    c. Proper identification will be required of anyone requesting to be served alcoholic beverages; it is illegal to dispense alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21.

    d. Only beer and wine are permitted.

    e. Alcoholic beverages of any type are permitted only in College space where officially sanctioned receptions are taking place; alcohol is not permitted nor can it be consumed in student studios, classrooms or other common areas.

    f. Students who appear intoxicated will be asked to leave the facility by College staff or security personnel; refusal to do so will result in administrative disciplinary action.

    g. When alcohol is served, food, water and non-alcoholic beverages must be provided in equal quantities and in a manner commensurate with the availability of alcohol to discourage intoxication

    6. .

Additional procedures are indicated on the ‘Pre-Event Worksheet’.

  1. Student Responsibilities
    a. Students must provide their own food and refreshments or provide a catering service (This includes ice; the Operations Department cannot supply the amount of ice needed for the duration of openings)
    b. Students must clean up after themselves; all garbage and waste must be placed in an appropriate receptacle
    c. Students must remove any leftover beverages and food themselves; anything that is left in the space will be disposed of
    d. Students must abide by the institutional policy concerning alcohol

  2. Food
    The Operations Department does not cater events. The department will, however, assist in supplying certain supplies and setting up the spaces with the necessary equipment.
    a. Minimal salty foods (i.e. peanuts, pretzels, chips, popcorn, etc)
    b. No food permitted that may stain the floors (i.e. raspberries, cranberries, etc)
    c. Food ideas include vegetables and dips, mini-sandwiches, cheese, fruit and bread, etc.
    d. No food, opened or unopened, will be stored in the Hemicycle, nor in White Walls
    e. All food that is left in these spaces will be disposed of

  3. Beverage Policies
    a. No red colored beverages (i.e. red wine, cranberry juice, etc) anywhere in the Gallery
    b. No cans or bottles are to be handed out under any circumstance; all beverages are to be served in plastic or paper cups
    c. Wine and beer bottles are to be recycled; empty bottles should be placed in their original cases and Operations will retrieve them after the event
    d. No open containers may be removed from the event space
    e. Alcoholic beverages must be offset by non-alcoholic beverages (including water) by equal amounts or more
    f. All bartenders must be at least 21 years old and cannot be from your major (i.e: photo students can use fine art or graphic design or digital media design, etc.)
    g. There must be at least one staff bartender if alcohol will be present
    h. Student bartenders must schedule an appointment with the Associate Dean of Students for the day before the event; if the bartenders do not meet with the Associate Dean one day prior to the event, no alcohol may be served
    i. Wine servings (3-4 oz each): each bottle of wine should provide at least six (6) servings; magnums should provide at least twelve (12) servings
    j. Beer servings (6oz each): each 12 oz bottle should provide two (2) servings
    k. NO alcohol may be served at freshmen or sophomore openings

  4. Supplies
    The Operations Department will setup the following supplies in the Hemicycle and in White Walls:
    a. Tables
    b. Trash cans and liners
    c. Ice buckets (NO ICE)
    d. Linens (The College has 4 or 5 yellow 3ft.-round tablecloths available for SENIOR HEMICYCLE openings only; the only other tablecloths are owned by the Special Events Department and are not available for use by the College without rental and/or cleaning fees)

  5. Clean up
    The Operations Department will remove any garbage after the event has ended. This does not mean that the waste can be left scattered around the spaces. It is the responsibility of the students to clean up after themselves.
    a. All waste is to be placed in trashcans or left in the area in a reasonable manner
    b. Operations will then remove the garbage from the spaces
    c. Students must remove all leftover beverages and food at the end of the event
    d. If the students do not take the leftover beverages and food, they will be thrown away

    Security will stanchion off any artwork upon request. This detail must be noted on the Pre-Event Report. Security will then remove the stanchions at the end of the event.


  6. Invitations
    a. An invitation that announces all senior openings (by department only) will be produced and mailed by the Corcoran
    b. All invitations that originate from students or groups of students that are inviting the public to you weekly exhibitions MUST have the following information:

    Corcoran College of Art + Design
    Hemicycle Exhibition Center (or White Walls Gallery)
    Corcoran Gallery of Art
    500 17th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20006

  7. Donations
    To prevent confusion and overlap in corporate solicitations, students must submit the name of all companies you plan to solicit for food and beverage donations. Contact the Corcoran's Development office PRIOR to making any asks. Kate Gibney, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, and her staff promise a quick turnaround with this process. Contact Kate Gibney at kgibney@corcoran.org or 202-639-1748.


Students who are, or anticipate being, absent from classes for more than three days should contact the Associate Dean of Students and request that an ‘Extended Absence’ form be distributed to their instructors. This form is merely informational; it does not excuse a student from class. Students are still responsible for all assigned work. Whenever possible, students should provide documentation, medical or otherwise, to explain absences. The instructor will determine the effect these absences will have on a student’s grade.


In order to safeguard the health of the Corcoran community, the College requests that students with chronic medical conditions that may require emergency treatment (anabolic allergies, hemophilia, diabetes, epilepsy, compromised immune systems, etc), wear medical identification. Please notify the Office of Student Services and the Registrar of any such condition. This information will be kept confidential, and will only be shared with appropriate personnel in medical emergencies.


Corcoran College of Art + Design recognizes that students with life threatening illnesses may wish to continue with as many of their normal activities as their condition allows. Assuming that these students will be able to meet acceptable standards of performance in their academic and studio classes, and that their medical documentation indicates that their condition is not a threat to others, the Corcoran will ensure that they are treated in a manner consistent with other students.

Corcoran College of Art + Design is obligated to provide a safe environment for all students. Thus, every precaution will be taken to ensure that a student’s condition does not present a health and/or safety threat to other students, faculty or staff. To be consistent with this concern, the following guidelines are offered for dealing with life threatening illnesses:

  1. A student’s health condition is personal; appropriate precautions will be taken to ensure the utmost confidentiality
  2. The Corcoran is sensitive to the concerns of students, faculty, and staff regarding life-threatening illnesses; educational and medical materials regarding these illnesses will be made available upon request through Student Services.
  3. The Corcoran is aware that students who have, or have had, a life threatening illness are covered by laws and regulations protecting them against any form of discrimination
  4. The Corcoran is sensitive to the fact that continued enrollment for an individual with a life threatening illness can be therapeutically important to the remission or recovery process and may help prolong the life of that individual
  5. The Corcoran encourages students with a life threatening illness to seek assistance from community support groups for medical treatment and counseling


Pets are not allowed in any College building or housing. Students who require the assistance of a guide dog should inform the Office of Student Services at the Downtown Campus.


If classes are canceled due to extreme weather, a recorded message will be put on the main College telephone number, 202-639-1800, and on the Corcoran website at www.corcoran.edu. If no closing information is on the recording, the College is open and operating on its normal schedule. School closings are also announced on WTOP 1500 AM and television stations 4, 5, 7, and 9.


The faculty and administration of Corcoran College of Art + Design reserve the right to alter policies and practices pertaining to courses, fees, credit structures, and other notices in this publication deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the College.


Payment must be by check or money order. Cash and credit cards are not accepted. Parking violations both off and on campus are subject to towing and fines by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department.

Downtown Campus
Weekdays: students not permitted (before 5pm)
Weeknights + weekends: limited parking may be available
Details/prices: call 202-639-1757

Georgetown Campus
Unlimited parking: (BFA parking pass)
Passes are valid during all day and evening class times
Parking overnight is allowed with permission from the Guard
A valid car key must be left with the Guards
Corcoran accepts no responsibility for damages that may occur when vehicles are left overnight
$125/semester, purchase at the Georgetown Campus Office
Limited parking: (CE parking pass, available to BFA students)
Passes are valid only on the dates and times that the course is in session
Passes may not be used for open lab time
Daytime parking: $50 per course
Evening parking: $20 per course

H Street Campus
No parking available