“Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I’ll remember, engage me and I’ll understand.”

This oft-cited proverb encapsulates well Columbia College Chicago’s “hands on, minds on” approach to education. Our students are not passive consumers of culture; they are active participants in it, creating culture as they gain insight and expertise in their academic and artistic disciplines. They are fully engaged in their own educations.

Columbia College Chicago, once a scrappy but spirited, locally known, commuter school has matured into a world-class arts and media institution. Our reputation has grown along with our South Loop campus and our academic offerings, but our commitment to innovation in the visual, performing, media, and communication arts remains constant. We are here to create... change.