DCAD is an accredited two-year art and design college for curious and entrepreneurial creatives who want an option: Jumpstart their career after two years or continue on to a four-year degree program.
PROGRAMS FOR EVERY CREATIVE
DO IT 2DAY!
Accepted Students Day
Attention, DCAD Class of ’26! Join us Saturday, April 6, 10 AM to 2 PM, for our “Do It 2Day!” Accepted Students Day.
This special event is designed just for you and other accepted students. It’s a chance to meet your classmates, immerse yourself in our creative community, tour DCAD’s distinctive campus, and engage with faculty members.
This is a unique opportunity for you to envision yourself at DCAD. We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus!
If you haven’t already visited our campus, you’ll receive a $1,000 Visit Grant toward the cost of your Fall 2024 enrollment when you attend “Do It 2Day!”
OUR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Pre-College Summer Program
Experience art and design college! DCAD’s Pre-College Summer Program is designed for high school students interested in pursuing an art and design education or who just want to enhance their skills and have fun creating with peers.
Middle School Camp
DCAD is now offering a one-week Middle School Camp for aspiring animators, illustrators, artists, and designers. Register today!
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options for life after DCAD.
8:1
student faculty ratio.
6,000
square feet of studio space.
SEE YOURSELF HERE
What will you do in 2?
EVENTS ON CAMPUS
Alumni & Friends Small Art Show
March 1 – April 14
Support DCAD’s Student Scholarship Fund when you purchase small artworks from this biannual exhibition! Stop by our Gallery Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 12 PM – 5 PM.
Pride Week
April 1 – 5
Check out our Events page for a full week of events and activities celebrating Pride at DCAD!
Accepted Students Day
Saturday, April 6, 10 – 2 PM
Welcome accepted students! This is a day for you to meet fellow members of the Class of 2026, talk with DCAD’s faculty and staff, and mingle with current students. Register today!
Opening Reception for 2024 Graduating Students Exhibition
Friday, May 3, 5 – 7 PM
Celebrate our graduating students at this special exhibition of their work. Anyone is welcome to attend!
Open House
Saturday, May 4, 10 – 2 PM
Join us to learn more about starting your creative journey at DCAD.
Class of 2024 Commencement
Monday, May 13
Save the Date to celebrate the achievements of our graduating class as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.
LIFE AFTER DCAD
Zach Hartzell ’10
Zach is an entrepreneur who launched a career in photography and video. He created these videos!
Sa’Kreea Jackson ’16
Sa’kreea went on to earn her BFA in Graphic Design at LIM College in New York. She is now the lead educator at The Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington.
Join Us!