THE FIT


The Fit is for educators who want to know more about Columbia's creative community. Dive in. Take a look at what our students, alumni and faculty are doing, and share these stories with your students.

The Facts

Alumni Spotlight

Ebonne Just, BA ‘10

Ebonne’s nontraditional education path led her to a successful career in Public Relations.

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Beyond the Classroom

Columbia Fashion Studies students create upcycled travel bags for United Airlines.

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Our Campus: The Wabash Arts Corridor

Columbia’s home on the Wabash Arts Corridor, Chicago’s “living urban canvas,” has been transformed by more than a dozen murals painted by local and international artists during the last two years.

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Faculty Spotlight

Michelle Yates, Cultural Studies Professor, Humanities, History & Social Sciences

Yates' lesson plans include modern cultural artifacts like iPhones, trends like twerking, and subcultures like punks and goths.

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The Facts

Application is Open

Columbia’s priority deadline for fall is May 1. We accept both The Common Application and our own application. Check out our app requirements.

Information Sessions

Get to know us better during a 90-minute presentation about Columbia’s approach to education. A Q&A portion will allow us to answer your questions face-to-face. See where we’ll be.

Influencer Visits

Let us personally create a campus visit for you that gives you the information and resources you need to advise your creative students. Schedule an influencer vist.