Corcoran College of Art and Design
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“To me, the Corcoran was the only school to go to, for its location, reputation, and great faculty.”

–Jeff Herrity
BFA/MAT, Class of 2012

Parents and Families

Getting Acquainted

Welcome to the Corcoran College of Art + Design’s intimate, dynamic community of artists and educators. This is an exciting time for you and your family, and we are here to help you prepare for that first semester at school. We hope our FAQ section helps answer any questions you might have about housing, Washington, D.C., and student life at the Corcoran, but we invite you to contact us at any time throughout the year at studentaffairs@corcoran.org or (202) 639-1801.

FAQs for New Students

Learn more about our Peer Mentoring Program for first-semester students

Purchase Art Supplies

Plaza Artist Materials is pleased to offer all incoming Corcoran foundation students a school authorized supplies package. This package contains the majority of art supplies needed for foundation year and the first day of classes. The kits will be delivered to the Corcoran and students may pick them up during New Student Orientation. To place your order, click here. To ensure on-time delivery, orders must be placed by August 15, 2010. 

Reserve Student Housing

Are you an enrolled or newly accepted student? To reserve your place in Corcoran housing, download the housing application and return it with your $400 security deposit check to the Corcoran. Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Affairs with any questions at (202) 639-1801 or at studentaffairs@corcoran.org. You may also contact Melissa Green, Director of Housing and Experiential Education at mgreen@corcoran.org.

Save the dates:

Housing Move-in: August 28, 2010, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
New Parent Orientation: August 28, 2010, Time TBA
Undergraduate Student Orientation: August 29–31, 2010
First Day of Classes: September 1, 2010
Family and Alumni Weekend: November 5–7, 2010

Fall 2010 Academic calendar