College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

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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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The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning offers more than 20 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Find your interest:

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Experienced Based Learning

Students alternate time spent in the classroom with time spent in professional practice – working around the globe while building impressive resumes and professional networks.

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Collaborative Culture

Through innovative, interdisciplinary projects students work collaboratively with other disciplines across campus on projects brought by local, regional, and international organizations.

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Urban Core

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.

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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

Nationally for co-op and internships (U.S. News and World Report)

Students across 10 art and design programs

Best Visual Communication Design Program (College Factual)

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Champion and UC/DAAP spirit wear launch Sept. 24

Event: September 24, 2025 11:00 AM

The University of Cincinnati has partnered with athletic apparel giant Champion and UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) to launch “Made You Look,” an immersive retail showcase of student-designed Bearcats apparel. The launch of the line will be on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bearcats Commons, located between Arts & Sciences Hall and Tangeman University Center.

UC names alumna as dean of DAAP

September 15, 2025

The Cincinnati Business Courier reported that the University of Cincinnati has appointed alumna Stephanie Pilat as dean of its College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), effective July 1. She becomes the college’s eighth dean, succeeding Timothy Jachna, who was appointed in 2018.

Record enrollment continues at UC

September 15, 2025

More than a decade of growth continues with the University of Cincinnati seeing its largest enrollment ever as the official head count landed at 53,682 students for fall semester 2025.

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