Online Enrollment
How can I enroll?
The Academy of Art University maintains an open admission policy for all persons who wish to
obtain an education in visual arts. You may register, pay tuition, and apply for admission online,
by phone, or by fax. If you are a new student you must first apply. Continuing students need only
submit the registration form by first getting the class number and title from the online schedule,
and then completing the form.
Students who wish to apply as a candidate for the MFA Graduate Studies program must also write a
statement of intent and submit a portfolio that shows a comprehensive body of work, with a level of
specialization representing the student's chosen discipline. In addition, official transcripts are
required showing completion of a four year college degree resulting in a BA, BS, or BFA degree.
To apply or register online:
> Admissions and Registration
For additional information about applying by phone or mail, please call: 1.800.544.2787 (ARTS)
or 415.274.2222. Continuing students who prefer to register by phone or fax should call
415.263.4158.
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Can I transfer credits from another school towards an Academy of Art
University program?
A maximum of sixty-six (66) units may be applied toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
programs. A maximum of thirty (30) units may be transferred toward the forty-five (45) required
Liberal Arts units. A transfer evaluation will be performed prior to the start of the student's
second semester. In order to transfer credits toward a major, a student must have a portfolio
review with their Department Director within the first term at the college. It is recommended that
students communicate with an academic advisor to confirm all transfer units.
MFA students may transfer a maximum of six (6) credits from graduate studies at other
institutions for credit toward the degree. The determination whether to give credit for previous
studies is made by the Academy. Credit is only transferred to the Academy if the courses taken at
the previous institution are relevant to the student’s studies and independent Final Project.
The Academy takes the following factors into consideration in making this determination:
- The course description published in the other institutions materials
- Number of credit hours awarded for the work done
- The grade received in the course
- The work project generated by student from the course
For additional information. contact us:
> Online:
Request
Information, or call
> New Domestic Students Admissions Office: 1.800.544.2787 or 415.274.2222
> New International Students Admissions Office: 1.800.544.2787 or
415.274.2208
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Will I have an academic advisor?
Advising is provided for all students. If you wish to receive immediate information regarding
advising, please contact:
>
Online:
Request
Information, or call
>
New Domestic Students Admissions Office: 1.800.544.2787 or 415.274.2222
>
New International Students Admissions Office: 1.800.544.2787 or 415.274.2208
>
Continuing Students: call 1.800.544.2787 or 415.274.2286; or send an email to
studentservicesdept@academyart.edu.
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Am I eligible for financial aid?
The Financial Aid Office strives to assist financial aid applicants in any manner possible.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office for conditions and requirements. For additional
information:
>
Financial
Aid
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How much does it cost and where do I pay?
Tuition for online courses is the same as for in-person courses; however, nearly all online
courses do not assess lab fees. For more information about tuition at the Academy of Art
University,
view the Tuition
Information page.
Students may choose between a variety of billing options, including employer-sponsored
tuition-reimbursement programs and installment payment plans. Scholarships, grants, loans, and
work-study jobs are also available. Payments may be made online, in-person, or by mail.
> New Students:
Request
Information
> Continuing Students:
info@academyart.edu
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