A prospective student seeking admission to The Art Institute of Charleston must be a high school graduate, hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution of postsecondary education as a prerequisite for admissions. An applicant who holds a bachelor's degree or higher may submit proof of the bachelor's degree to satisfy the high school completion requirement.

Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute of Charleston will be interviewed either in person or by telephone by an assistant director of admissions. The purpose of the interview is to:
(1) explore the prospective new student's background interests as it relates to the programs offered at The Art Institute of Charleston.
(2) assist prospective students to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interest.
(3) provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute of Charleston.

The pre-admission interview is designed to assist in assessing whether the student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the appropriate program of study.

The Art Institute of Charleston does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

For more information about admissions, please contact the Director of Admissions. The Art Institute Charleston reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.