The Center for the Student Experience (CSE) manages student health insurance, offers leadership programs, provides international student services, supports student clubs and organizations, arranges out of classroom activities and handles student conduct issues and grievances. Find out more about CSE and how to contact the appropriate person on their Inside page.

New Student Orientation

The full orientation program integrates all offices and academic departments, as well as student leaders, incoming students and their families. Orientation addresses the following topics linked to student success: knowledge of services and academic rigor, policy and procedure, financial literacy, social networking and integration, diversity, technology, experiential learning, time management, intrapersonal and interpersonal skills and communication skills. 

Visit the New Student Orientation page for more info on tasks, navigation guides, and welcoem week activities. 

For more information on resources, services, and policies please visit ArtCenter's Student Resource Hub.

Health Insurance

ArtCenter provides health insurance for all students enrolled in degree programs, whether full-time or ArtCenter Lite, through Aenta Student Health. Details about coverage, off term coverage and the following topics can be found on the Student Health Insurance page. 

2023-2024 Plan Year
Dental and Vision Coverage 

To print your insurance ID card and access information and benefits, visit the ArtCenter Aetna website.   All you need is your student ID and your date of birth. 

The student health insurance plan is a benefit of the College and may not be waived. If you have an existing insurance policy, the student health insurance plan becomes primary. Students with a dependent (spouse, child, or domestic partner) may apply for dependent coverage at https://artcenter.mycare26.com/. Dental and vision coverage is not included but may be added for an additional cost. 

Classroom Accommodations

ArtCenter complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Under these laws, no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in the services, programs and activities of the College.

Students who require disability-related accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids) are encouraged to contact the CSE immediately upon acceptance, after being diagnosed with a disability, and each semester that they are enrolled. For questions regarding student disability support, required documents and the student disability policy, please see the Student Disability Services page or email CSE@artcenter.edu.

Housing Resources

Although ArtCenter does not offer on-campus housing, we have a number of resources to help incoming students locate acceptable living accommodations. Feel free to access the off-campus housing website and other resources, but please note that ArtCenter does not investigate the quality or safety of the housing options available on these websites, nor does we get involved in disputes between landlords and students. Please see the Housing Resources block on the right hand side of this page for more information. 

Visit the Housing Inside page for more info and direct links.

For questions regarding housing visit the Center for Student Experience, email housing@artcenter.edu or call 626 396-2323.