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Information contained within this policy library and student handbook is valid at the time of web posting. Policies, requirements and procedures are subject to change, and materials within the policy library do not constitute a contract with the student. With or without prior notice KCAI may change programs, regulations, and fees noted in this posting.  All policies are reviewed annually.

All campus and academic policies are available on this page. Additionally, the KCAI Student Handbook includes all campus and academic and policies. Click below to view the 2024-2025 Student Handbook. 

2026-2027 Student Handbook

 

Policies

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Academic Policies

 

Academic Advising and Registration for Courses

Academic Honesty

Academic Honors

Academic Probation, Dismissal, and Progress Standards

Add/Drop Period and Withdrawing from a Course

Adding a Course, Mentorship, Internship, or Directed Study After the Academic Deadline

Administrative Withdrawal Due to Non-Attendance

Application for Art History Program (Double Major or Studio Minor)

Application for Creative Writing Program (Double Major or Studio Minor)

Application for Non-Studio Minor (Asian Studies, Entrepreneurial Studies, Social Practice, Sound)

Artist Models - Policy for Instructors

Artist Models - Policy for Models

Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) Exchange Program

Attendance of First Day of a Class

Auditing a Course

BFA Degree Requirements

Change of Major

Commencement Ceremony and BFA Exhibition Eligibility

Course Grade Appeal

Course Level

Course Waitlist

Credit Hour Load and Part-time Status

Credit Hour

Degree Requirement Substitution Request

Directed Study

Disclosure of Disability and Student Accommodation Process

Disclosure of Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Faculty Led Travel Program (FLTP)

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Grade Change

Grade Forgiveness

Grading System

Graduation (Degree Completion) Requirements

Incomplete Grades

Institutional Attendance

International Exchange Program

Internships - Policy for Internship Sites

Internships - Policy for Students

Kansas City Area College Exchange (KCASE) Program

Late Withdrawal

Major Plus (+) Program

Mid-Semester Grade Reports

Progression Guidelines

Reduced Course Load for F-1 Status International Students

Residency Requirement Waiver

Student Class and Studio Level

Studio Hours

Total Withdrawal and Leave of Absence

Transcripts and Requesting Transcripts

Transfer Credit

Transfer Credit Guide

Verification of Academic Period Length and Credit Hour Compliance

Withdrawal Due to Hardship

 

Campus Policies

Admissions

Animals on Campus

Barbara Marshall Residence Hall (BMRH) and Student Apartments (KSA)

Campus Security

Campus Technology

Communicable Disease & Pandemic Response Plan

Discrimination/Harassment of Protected Classes, Sexual Harassment, and Reporting

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Financial Aid

General Campus Policies

Immunizations and Tuberculosis Screening

Jannes Library

Minors at KCAI

On-Campus Art Installations

Student Code of Conduct

Student Employment

Transportation Program

Tuition and Fees

Veterans Policies

 

Student Resources

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  • Local Pantries - Food and Personal Items - FREE

    Name Description Status Source
    Food Pantry - St. Paul's 40th and Main Required Screen Shot 2021-11-30 at 11.52.05 PM.png
    The Pantry - KCAI Required Food_Pantry_Poster_Final.pdf
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  • General Resources

    Name Description Status Source
    Optional Personal Property Insurance Required NSSI-TriFold-v3.pdf
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  • KCAI Student Support Services

    Name Description Status Source
    Know Who to Contact: 25-26 Student Services at KCAI Required UPDATED Student_Services_Posters_25 Final ATM 2.pdf
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  • Mental Health Resources

    Name Description Status Source
    Off-Campus Emergency and Mental Health Information Required Off-Campus and Emergency Mental Health Resources.pdf
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  • Off-Campus Study and Study Abroad

    Name Description Status Source
    Off-Campus Study Checklist Required Off-Campus Study Checklist.pdf
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  • Physical Health/Medical Resources

    Name Description Status Source
    Health Insurance Resources and Low/Reduced Cost Healthcare Required 20-21 Health Insurance Resources.pdf
    Local Medical Resources (doctors, specialists, etc.) Required 20-21 Medical resources .pdf
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  • Sexual Harassment/Assault Resources

    Name Description Status Source
    MOCSA Legal Assistance for Victims Information Required MOCSA Legal Assistance for Victims.pdf
    MOCSA Legal Services Referral Form Required MOCSA Legal Services Referral Form.pdf
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  • Spiritual and Religious Resources

    Name Description Status Source
    Places of Worship and Cultural Organizations Required 21-22 Final Places of Worship and Cultural Centers.docx-2 copy.pdf
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Summer Programs

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  • EAL

    EAL 2022 Painting Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PaintingMaterials_2022.pdf
    EAL 2025 Painting Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PaintingMaterials_2025.pdf
    EAL Pre-Session 2023
    Required
    EAL_Pre-Session_2023.pdf
    EAL 2022 Illustration Supply List
    Required
    EAL_IllustrationMaterials_2022.pdf
    EAL 2022 Ceramics Supply List
    Required
    EAL_CeramicsMaterials_2022.pdf
    EAL 2022 Printmaking Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PrintmmakingMaterials_2022.pdf
    EAL Guide 2022
    Required
    EAL_Guide_2022.pdf
    EAL Pre-Session 2022
    Required
    EAL-Presession_2022.pdf
    KCAI Recommendations
    Required
    KCAI Recommendations - Sheet1 (1).pdf
    EAL Guide 2023
    Required
    EALGuide_2023.pdf
    EAL 2023 Painting Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PaintingMaterials_2023.pdf
    EAL 2023 Printmaking Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PrintmakingMaterials_2023.pdf
    EAL 2023 Mixed Media Supply List
    Required
    EAL_MixedMediaMaterials_2023.pdf
    EAL 2023 Fiber Supply List
    Required
    EAL_FiberMaterials_2023.pdf
    EAL Guide 2024
    Required
    EAL Guide 2024.pdf
    EAL Pre-Session 2024
    Required
    EAL Pre-Session 2024.pdf
    EAL 2024 Painting Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PaintingMaterials_2024.pdf
    EAL 2024 Ceramics Supply List
    Required
    EAL_CeramicsMaterials_2024.pdf
    EAL 2024 Printmaking Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PrintmakingMaterials_2024.pdf
    EAL 2024 Fiber Supply List
    Required
    EAL_FiberMaterials_2024.pdf
    EAL Refund Policy
    Required
    2025 EAL Payment Deadline & Refund Policy.pdf
    EAL Guide 2025
    Required
    EAL_Guide_2025 (1).pdf
    EAL Pre-Session 2025
    Required
    EAL-Presession_2025.pdf
    EAL 2025 Ceramics Supply List
    Required
    EAL_CeramicsMaterials_2025.pdf
    EAL 2025 Photography Supply List
    Required
    EAL_PhotographyMaterials_2025.pdf
    EAL 2025 Fiber Supply List
    Required
    EAL_FiberMaterials_2025.pdf
    EAL Payment Deadline and Refund Policy 2026
    Required
    2026 EAL Payment Deadline & Refund Policy.pdf
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  • PCAL

    PCAL 2022 Medical Health Form
    Required
    PCAL_2021_Medical_Health_Forms.pdf
    PCAL Guide June 2025
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2025_June.pdf
    PCAL Guide 2022
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2022_FINAL.pdf
    COVID Info 2022
    Required
    COVID Plan - Summer 2022.pdf
    PCAL FAQs
    Required
    PCAL - FAQ and Timeline.pdf
    PCAL Guide 2023 June
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2023_June.pdf
    PCAL Guide 2023 July
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2023_July.pdf
    PCAL FAQs 2024
    Required
    PCAL - FAQ and Timeline 2024.pdf
    PCAL Guide June 2024
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2025_June.pdf
    PCAL Guide July 2024
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2025_July.pdf
    PCAL Interdisciplinary Studio Schedule - June
    Required
    PCAL_Interdiciplinary_June2025.pdf
    PCAL Interdisciplinary Studio Schedule - July
    Required
    PCAL_Interdiciplinary_July2025.pdf
    Test PDF
    Required
    KCAI Campus Map.pdf
    PCAL Exhibition Map
    Required
    2024.PCAL.ExhbitionMap.pdf
    PCAL FAQs 2025
    Required
    2025 PCAL FAQs and Timeline (1).pdf
    PCAL Guide July 2025
    Required
    PCAL_Guide_2025_July.pdf
    PCAL FAQs Summer 2026
    Required
    2026 PCAL FAQs and Timeline (4).pdf
    PCAL FAQs and Timeline 2026
    Required
    2026 PCAL FAQs and Timeline.pdf
    PCAL Payment Deadline and Refund Policy 2026
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    2026 PCAL Payment Deadline & Refund Policy.pdf
    PCAL 2026 Campus Map
    Required
    Campus Map PCAL 2026.pdf
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  • Admissions

    2022 Residence Hall Pack List
    Required
    2022-2023 Residence Hall Packing List.pdf
    KCAI Foundation Supply List
    Required
    KCAI Foundation Materials List 2022.pdf
    Orientation - Fall 2022
    Required
    Orientation - Fall 2022.pdf
    KCAI 1098T and SSN Statement
    Required
    KCAI 1098T and SSN statement 4-2-23.pdf
    Fall 2023 Orientation Schedule
    Required
    Fall 2023 Orientation Schedule (1).pdf
    KCNPD Event Schedule
    Required
    KC NPD24 Schedule (2).pdf
    Admissions Open House Dec 2023
    Required
    FINAL 2023 Open House Program.pdf
    FSA ID without SSN
    Required
    FSA_ID_without_SSN.pdf
    FAQ - FSA ID & FAFSA
    Required
    2024-2025 FSA ID and FAFSA FAQ.pdf
    KCAI Email Account Activation Instructions
    Required
    KCAI Email Account Activation Instructions 3-3-25.pdf
    Open Studio Schedule 2024
    Required
    Open Studio Schedule 2024.pdf
    Open Studio Campus Map 2024
    Required
    Open Studio Campus Map 2024.pdf
    ArtPop 2024 Map
    Required
    KCAI ArtPop 2024 _ Map.jpg
    2024 Campus Map - Admissions
    Required
    2024CampusMap_Admissions.pdf
    KCAI Admissions Fair 2024 program
    Required
    Admissions Fair Program 2024.pdf
    Outside Scholarships
    Required
    Scholarships Outside KCAI - updated Aug 26.pdf
    2025-2026 Residence Hall Packing List
    Required
    2025-2026 Residence Hall Packing List.pdf
    Open Studio 2025 Campus Map
    Required
    2025CampusMap_0327.pdf
    Open Studio 2025 Schedule
    Required
    OS25 Schedule FINAL.pdf
    OS25 Welcome Video
    Required
    OpenStudio2025Promo.mp4
    KC NPD25 Event Schedule
    Required
    KC NPD25 Schedule FINAL.pdf
    KSA Packing List
    Required
    2025-2026 KSA Packing List.pdf
    2025-26 KSA Packing List
    Required
    2025-2026 KSA Packing List.pdf
    OS26 Event Schedule
    Required
    OS26 Schedule FINAL.pdf
    OS26 Campus Map
    Required
    OS26 Campus Map_FINAL.pdf
    Tulsa Info Session Parking Map
    Required
    Tulsa Info Session Parking Map.pdf
    OS26 Welcome Video
    Required
    OpenStudio2026 WelcomeVideo (1).mp4
    KC NPD26 Event Schedule
    Required
    KC NPD26 Schedule FINAL.pdf
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