Admissions Process

The Application Process
An application for Admission and Enrollment Agreement must be completed and signed by the applicant (and parent or guardian if applicable) and sent to The Art Institute of Austin with a $50 application fee. The Art Institute of Austin requires a payment of $100 tuition deposit within 10 days after the Enrollment Agreement has been submitted. Prospective students are encouraged to visit The Art Institute of Austin, although it is not a condition for submitting the Application for Admissions and the Enrollment Agreement.

Arrangements for an interview and tour of The Art Institute of Austin may be made by telephone, or write to: Director of Admissions, The Art Institute of Austin, 101 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78728. Call 1.866.583.7952.

The Acceptance Process
Students seeking admission must be a high school graduate, hold a General Education Diploma, (GED Scores) or foreign equivalent. In lieu of documenting high school graduation, applicants who have graduated with a bachelor's degree or higher degree from a recognized, accredited postsecondary educational institute or foreign equivalent, may provide official college transcripts showing a degree has been granted.

Applicants must provide a copy of their official final high school transcript, GED scores, or official college transcripts indicating achievement of a bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited postsecondary educational institute or foreign equivalent. Original or official copies of all foreign educational transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete and official English translation. In addition, foreign educational transcripts must be evaluated for US equivalency by a recognized credential evaluation service in the US. For more information about acceptable credential evaluation services contact the Admissions Department.

Other proof of high school graduation or its equivalency may be considered under special circumstances and must be approved by the President of The Art Institute of Austin. High school seniors who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date.