The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) immerses its students in learning and practice through real world experience-based learning in over 20 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs which span a broad range of creative disciplines.
DAAP’s approach to education cements its reputation as one of the best art and design schools in the world. In DAAP, students explore their passions and create artifacts, environments, and graphics that impact and improve the world.
DAAP graduates join the vast number of DAAP alumni – providing an instant professional network around the world.
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Students alternate time spent in the classroom with time spent in professional practice – working around the globe while building impressive resumes and professional networks.
Through innovative, interdisciplinary projects students work collaboratively with other disciplines across campus on projects brought by local, regional, and international organizations.
Cincinnati is a city with a reputation for a thriving arts community. Our urban location offers opportunities to interact with creative communities as well as providing co-op partnerships.
My DAAP education has been much more than just classroom learning. It was a five-year comprehensive experience that challenged me to be a more thoughtful and empathetic design professional
Jonathan Feverston BS Interior Design 2021
April 25, 2025
The University of Cincinnati will celebrate another record spring commencement as undergraduate ceremonies return to Nippert Stadium.
Event: April 30, 2025 12:00 AM
Now in its sixth year, DAAPworks kicks off Tuesday, April 29, to highlight capstone projects by the next generation of designers, artists, architects and planners graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).
Event: May 2, 2025 7:30 PM
As part of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning's annual DAAPworks showcase, the iconic DAAP Fashion Show will celebrate its 72nd live runway show back in the MegaCorp Pavillion on the evening of Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:30 pm!