Yes, Compass College of Cinematic Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. More information is available at www.accsc.org and the Accreditation section of our website.
Compass College is located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, an artistic, exciting, and highly awarded mid-size city in West Michigan. Some recent recognitions of Grand Rapids include:
Learn more in the Explore Grand Rapids section of the website, or find our address in Contact Us.
The next start date is in January of 2022. Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.
To schedule a campus tour, contact us at 616-988-1000, admissions@compass.edu, or complete the online Visit Form and a representative will contact you.
Transfer credits are accepted on a case-by-case basis depending on the classes we offer and the descriptions and requirements of the courses a student has already taken. To find out if any of your classes transfer, please complete this form and return it to the Registrar’s Office.
Compass College will grant credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP tests. In order to receive credit, the student must request that the College Board send score reports to the Compass College Office of Admissions. To learn more about how credits apply, we encourage you to check out our AP Equivalency Chart.
Yes! Students have come from all over the world to attend Compass College. Learn more about the International Student admissions process here.
Scholarships vary from year to year. Please contact our Financial Aid Office at 616-988-1000 or finaid@compass.edu for more information.
Yes, we’re honored to acknowledge the service and contributions made to our country by the members of our Armed Forces. To learn more about enrolling at Compass College and activating your educational benefits, contact our Admissions Office at 616-988-1000 or admissions@compass.edu.
Compass College offers an on-campus work study program on a limited basis. For more information, contact Ken Boersma, Director of the Center for Excellence at ken.b@compass.edu or 616-988-1000.
You can click on this link to download the form. In order for the form to be valid, you must physically sign it and drop it off or mail it to the school at:
Attn: Admissions Manager
41 Sheldon Blvd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Compass College offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematic and Media Arts and an Associate of Applied Science in Film and Media Production.
Compass is set apart by its hands-on curriculum, competitive tuition rates, and the real-world internship opportunities offered to qualifying students in the Bachelor’s program.
Learn more about our programs here.
Yes! Each summer, CCCA offers an action-packed, week long Film Camp and an Acting Camp for students who will be in junior high and high school in the Fall. Learn more about our camp programs here.
Students are required to provide some of their own equipment (see required equipment). Professional-grade film equipment needed for larger projects is provided by the college.
Classes can meet at any time. We try to keep classes Monday-Friday from 9:00 am until 8:30 pm but evening or weekend classes and labs are possible, especially when we’re filming.
CCCA does not offer on-campus housing for students. However, there are a variety of housing options within walking distance from the campus. You can learn more by viewing our Grand Rapids Housing page or contact Compass College.
Through The Center for Excellence, CCCA offers academic advising, mentoring, Story Writing Club, movie critique nights, Bible studies, and other campus events. CCCA also has a Career Services Office that helps prepare students for the industry through mock interviews, resume workshops, networking events, internship opportunities and more.
Phone: (616)988-1000
Email: info@compass.edu
41 Sheldon Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503