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College of Creative Arts and Media

Pursue your passions in Art and Design, Media and Communications, Music, or Theatre and Dance alongside a community of fellow students and faculty who will encourage, empower and support you throughout your college journey and beyond.

Future Students

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FUTURE STUDENTS

Find information on tuition, auditions and portfolio reviews, and scholarships. Reach one of our recruiters to plan a visit, sit in on a class or meet a professor.

Information for Future Students
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CURRENT STUDENTS

Our College has a robust in-house student services support team to help you navigate everything from scheduling courses to finding an internship. You'll also find information on technology requirements; grants, scholarships and awards; and clubs.

Resources for Current Students
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Alumni and Community

We're grateful for our ever-growing community of alumni and friends, and we're always looking for ways to connect with you, whether it's through student mentorship opportunities, events and museum exhibitions, or service - music and art classes, marketing and design support or other community-focused research and creative activities.

Alumni and Giving Community Engagement

Art Museum

The Art Museum of West Virginia University provides a welcoming and stimulating educational and research environment for diverse audiences to experience the transforming power of art. Exploring contemporary artistic innovation as well as artistic traditions of different cultures helps us to understand ourselves, our communities and our world.

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Places and Spaces

College of Creative Arts and Media students learn, perform and collaborate in 11 buildings across the WVU campus — a massive 150,000 square feet of labs, theaters, studios, classrooms and maker spaces.

Large Ensemble Room

Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Orchestra World Music and Big Band Jazz utilize this room for concert rehearsals.

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Dance Studio at E. Moore Hall

The WVU Dance Studio, located on the top floor of historic Elizabeth Moore Hall on the downtown campus, boasts a 40' x 30' Marley floor and arched windows for plenty of natural light.

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The Canady Creative Arts Center

The beloved home of the College of Creative Arts was named in honor of a leadership gift from the Valerie Canady Charitable Foundation.

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Internships and Career Opportunities

We want to ensure you get the internships and professional experience that lead to a dream career. Our alumni mentors and Internship Alliance partners connect you with opportunities locally and around the world.

Internships and Career Opportunities

Latest News

Retail Lab invites public to Grand Opening event

The West Virginia University School of Art and Design will celebrate the official grand opening of The Retail Lab on Friday, September 12, at 6 p.m. during Arts Walk.

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Eastern Panhandle natives pledge generous scholarship gift for WVU marching band member

A decade ago, Eastern Panhandle natives Andy and Angela Moore made their first contribution to what is now the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts and Media. In 2015, the former high school band members and WVU enthusiasts pledged an initial $300,000 scholarship gift to support a member of “The Pride of West Virginia,” the University’s acclaimed Mountaineer Marching Band.

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University Arts Series 2025-26 Season features Broadway favorites

The 2025-2026 University Arts Series features nationally touring performances in the intimate setting of the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.

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WVU News, alumna take home 2025 Gracie Awards

WVU News and alumna Kathryn Bruch received 2025 Gracie Awards, continuing the Reed School of Media and Communication’s streak of producing an exceptional, internationally recognized college newscast.

Read More: WVU News, alumna take home 2025 Gracie Awards

Upcoming Events

Events and Exhibitions

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