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Visits and Events

Over the course of the academic year, CalArts representatives attend a number of public events to introduce you to all CalArts has to offer. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, discuss your work and start a dialogue. Explore what events are available near you, and learn about on-campus tours and information sessions.

CalArts Summer Schedule – May 19, 2025 until August 29, 2025

Dear CalArts Visitors: Kindly be advised that campus is closed on Fridays and weekends due to the CalArts summer schedule. Our offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.


The CalArts Office of Admissions, along with the offices of Financial Aid and International Student Services and Programs, will be closed on the following dates:

  • Thursday, June 19 – in observance of Juneteenth

  • Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 – in accordance with the CalArts Summer Schedule and in observance of Independence Day

CalArts will be hosting the California State Summer School for the Arts through the end of July, and will be implementing additional security measures. If you are coming to campus to visit Admissions, you must have a scheduled appointment or be pre-registered for a tour. Please allow extra time to get through the entrance kiosk and note that you will be asked to show ID or provide proof of your appointment.

Visit Registration Policy

Per CalArts policy, pre-registration is required for campus tours or visits. Please refrain from making travel arrangements until after registering or scheduling your meeting, as same-day tours or appointments cannot be guaranteed. Currently, we do not offer self-guided tours. Campus tour slots fill up quickly, especially on Mondays and Fridays, as well as during peak times. It's advisable to delay finalizing travel plans until you've received a confirmation email after registering. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate adding individuals on full tours due to prior travel arrangements. If you're on the waitlist for a specific tour date and space becomes available, you'll receive an email notification indicating that you've been taken off the waitlist and registered for the tour. Please refrain from visiting the campus unless you've received this email confirmation. For meetings with specific members of the Admissions team, kindly schedule in advance. If you have questions, please email admissions@calarts.edu.

Getting to CalArts

CalArts' 60-acre, residential campus is located in Valencia, CA in the Santa Clarita Valley. The campus is north of Los Angeles, adjacent to Interstate Highway 5 on McBean Parkway—40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, 21 miles from the Burbank Airport and 44 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.

California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355-2340
800-545-2787

Please check out our Visit section for more information about accommodations and transportation information.