We have several admission events designed to help prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors better understand COA’s unique approach to education and community, as well as to orient visitors to our campus and the natural wonders surrounding it.

September: Fall Fly-In

October: Fall Open House

April: Admitted Students’ Reception

July: College Counselors’ Getaway

Fall and Spring: COA on the Road

COA Life

  • pier_dusk

    COA’s pier at twilight.

  • class in Straus Room

    Students give presentations in a sustainable business class.

    Jason P. Smith

  • Gates center and red bricks in spring

    Students outside the Gates Center in spring

    Jason P. Smith

  • Turrets aerial winter

    Turrets and Frenchman Bay in winter, from the air

  • 2D design critique

    Students prepare for a critique in 2D Design.

    Rose Dawson

  • Bio 2 in the bog

    Faculty Nishi Rajakaruna looks at bog flora with Bio 2 students.

    Rose Dawson

  • rehearsing telephone

    Students rehearse for a performance of the play “Telephone.”

  • Students in the lab with seaweed

    Pressing seaweed specimens in the lab.

    Rose Dawson

  • drafting studio

    Students at work in the drafting studio.

    Jason P. Smith

  • herpetology class frog

    Students in the Herpetology class with a frog.

    Michelle Doucette

  • Karen and Catherine class

    Class in the library seminar room.

    Jason P. Smith

  • Pier

    COA pier at sunrise

    Rose Dawson

  • sarah hall class

    Geology class in Acadia.

    Jason P. Smith

  • student clam flat survey

    Students participate in a clam flat survey in Frenchman Bay.

    Megan McCosker

  • students computers

    Jason P. Smith

  • Turrets roof and blue sky in winter

    Bright winter skies over the Turrets.

  • winter storm

    Winter storm – view of Bar Island from campus.

    Laura Montenari