California College of the Arts (CCA) and Pratt Institute have established a formal teach-out agreement to provide a supportive pathway for eligible students to continue their studies at Pratt.

Founded in 1887 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Pratt Institute is a global leader in art, design, architecture, information, and liberal arts and sciences, and it is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). With a mission to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society, Pratt is renowned for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs spanning industrial design, communications design, fine arts, and architecture. With deep industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities in a historic campus setting, and a distinguished faculty of practicing professionals, Pratt provides real-world experience aligned with creative industry needs. Through rigorous, studio-based instruction, the Institute prepares students for meaningful creative careers.

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Website: Pratt academics

Financial support and scholarships

Pratt will provide scholarship support to help make your transition as affordable as possible. For the 2027–28 academic year, CCA teach-out students will receive a renewable tuition award equal to $36,000 ($18,000 for fall and spring semesters), which is renewable for subsequent terms. This award represents approximately 53.6% of projected 2027–28 tuition, a highly competitive rate that is significantly above Pratt's current highest discount tier. On-campus housing at Pratt is limited and cannot be guaranteed for transfer students.

Students who are eligible to submit a FAFSA must do so by April 1, 2027, and list Pratt as a recipient in order to be considered for the full range of financial aid. Students who express interest in Pratt can request a detailed financial aid offer outlining the total financial aid package and cost of attendance. In their decision-making process, students should consider that state-funded financial aid from California, such as Cal Grant, cannot be used at out-of-state institutions.

Reduced academic residency requirement

As a teach-out student, you will receive a full waiver of the academic residency requirement (i.e., the minimum number of credits you are required to complete at Pratt after transferring there). This ensures you only need to complete your remaining major and degree requirements to graduate, without being forced to take additional elective units simply to satisfy an institutional minimum.

Streamlined admissions and waived fees

If you are a CCA student in good academic standing (a CCA GPA of 2.0 or higher), you will be admitted into a corresponding aligned program without needing to submit a personal statement, essay, or portfolio. Students with a GPA below 2.0 may still be considered for admission, but may be asked to submit additional materials, as determined by Pratt. There is no application fee.

Admission is based on academic standing and program alignment. Placement in certain programs may be subject to capacity limits; programs where capacity is anticipated to be limited are identified in the table below (footnotes 2 and 3).

Credit and general education transfer

Pratt will accept credits earned at CCA that fulfill the requirements of your new program, including credits that CCA previously accepted from other institutions, to the extent permissible and possible. If you have completed CCA's core general education requirements, you will be considered to have satisfied all Pratt general education requirements. If you have completed some, but not all, of these requirements, your coursework will be evaluated to maximize your incoming credit.

International students

Pratt will waive any additional English-language proficiency testing or documentation requirements for international students transferring under this agreement, such as TOEFL or IELTS, recognizing that CCA has already confirmed your English-language proficiency for full admission and enrollment.

¹ STEM-designated program

² Space may be limited; portfolio review required for placement in 2D vs. 3D (not for admissions purposes).

³ Space may be limited, and may depend on student level at the point of transfer.

⁴ No Painting or Drawing option.

Step 1: Learn about your options
Attend upcoming virtual information sessions with Pratt and other teach-out partners. These sessions will provide program details and allow you to ask questions. We will share dates and registration information as they become available.

Step 2: Explore your pathway (optional)
Meet with a Transition Hub counselor to discuss your program options, transfer pathway, and how each partner aligns with your goals.

Step 3: Indicate your interest
CCA will soon share a brief interest form for students considering Pratt, so partners can begin preparing a smooth pathway for you to transition in Fall 2027.

Step 4: Complete the application process
Pratt will provide a streamlined application pathway specifically for CCA students. Additional details and instructions will be shared once the process is available.

Step 5: Transcript and records exchange
CCA will securely transmit your official transcripts and relevant academic and financial records to Pratt as part of the transfer process.

Admissions contact

Pratt Admissions
+1 800-331-0834  
admissions@pratt.edu

Virtual Info Session
April 21 • 2:45–3:30 PM • Zoom link (TBA)