First-Year Students

Explore Undergraduate Programs

Each degree at CMCI is designed听for creators, connectors and problem solvers.
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You communicate well, and you鈥檙e ready to expand your practice. Critically consider how our conversations, symbols and human interactions influence our surrounding cultures.

Media Production

You see innovative ways to help media evolve, but you just need a place to explore. Learn how and why some creative practices work well, and create new, innovative forms of media.

Information Science

You connect the dots of data and analyze the meaning behind complex interactions between people and information sources.

Journalism

You tell stories and you tell them well. Bridge traditional concepts with emerging methods, becoming an effective storyteller of the 21st century.

Media Studies

You love media, so why not analyze them? Explore how media shape the way people think, act and relate to the world.

Strategic Communication

You like to tell the stories of brands and organizations creatively, while听overcoming any issues or challenges.

Opportunities in CMCI

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Be Involved

Students will still have听the opportunity听to build community and get involved. Many of our student听clubs and media organizations will be holding virtual club meetings, holding online events, and supporting peers through community building on social media and via the campus Zoom platform.

Many club meetings may occur online.听 We are committed to continuing this important leadership and community building opportunities for students.

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Student Work

At CMCI, you can start creating work you鈥檙e proud of from day one. Through hands-on projects and other opportunities, you will develop a range of skills while building your portfolio. Check out our student media gallery to get an idea of what you can create.

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The Vault

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Equipment /听Labs

As a CMCI student, you will gain access to podcasting booths, broadcasting studios, an immersive media lab, equipment vaults and more. 听The equipment vaults"include hundreds of听cameras,听audio and light equipment, along with other gear, available for all CMCI students to check out free to rent. Develop your portfolio and experience by learning and practicing various听brands and styles.

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CMCI CommRAP

CMCI CommRAP is a living-learning community housed in Buckingham Hall.

Residential Academic Programs (RAPs), like CMCI鈥檚 CommRAP, are one way that the听彩民宝典 provides听first-year students with the support and individualized attention found in a smaller college atmosphere.

Learn more about CMCI

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Get more information on our majors and residential academic program (PDFs).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Communication & Society Residential Academic Program
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Applying to CMCI

We are excited you are considering 彩民宝典. As you prepare your application, some important factors for you to consider include understanding our holistic admission review process, cost and funding opportunities,听necessary components for a completed application, and next steps after you听apply.
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Selection Process

How to Apply

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After You Apply

Cost & Finances

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Visit Programs

See for yourself if this is the right fit for you by joining 彩民宝典 and听CMCI events. Visit opportunities range from general campus tours to full-day admissions听events, and from CMCI-specific half-day events to personalized CMCI visits. Below are听some听of the options available for the 2023-24 academic year:

Transfer 彩民宝典听Events

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Connect With Us

Reach out to听your admission counselor, browse听tips from our admissions counselors, find out when we will be visiting your area and connect with us听@FutureBuffs听on social.

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