All international applicants to The Art Institute of Charlotte must meet the same admissions standards as all other students (see Admissions Requirements). Additionally, international students must demonstrate competence in the English language by one of the following standards:

• Graduation from a secondary or postsecondary institution whose primary language of instruction was English,
• A minimum score of 480 on the written TOEFL or an equivalent level of English proficiency from an approved English as a Second Language (ESL) program, or
• Proof of successful completion of a minimum of two quarters of postsecondary coursework at an accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction.

Admissions Requirements for F-1 Non-Immigrant Students An international student seeking to enroll at The Art Institute of Charlotte in valid F-1 non-immigrant status must submit each of the following items:

• A completed and signed Application for Admission Form including the 150-word essay;
• A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;
• Original or official copies of all educational transcripts (high school and, if applicable, university level academic records) and diplomas. These educational transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete and official English translation;
• Proof of English language proficiency (See International Admissions Policy for acceptable proof);
• A completed and signed Sponsor's Statement of Financial Support (this is not required if the student is self-sponsored);
• Official Bank Statements. Bank statements must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program as well as all living expenses;
• A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit;
• A photocopy of the student's passport to provide proof of birth date and citizenship (if the student is outside the United States and has not yet acquired a passport, they will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate);
• For all applicants residing in the United States at the time of application: a photocopy of the visa page contained within the student's passport as well as a photocopy of the student's I/94 arrival departure record (both sides);
• For all applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant classification: written confirmation of non-immigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to The Art Institute;
• Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to The Art Institute must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved Art Institute provider upon commencement of studies.

If the applicant is accepted, he/she will be sent an I/20 A/B Form (Application for an F-1 Non-immigrant Student Visa). The Art Institute of Charlotte is authorized under federal law to admit non-immigrant students.

If an international student is transferring from a college or university in the United States, the following information is also required:

• A copy of the current F-1 student visa;
• A copy of the front and back of the form 1-20 issued by the previously attended institution;
• A copy of the form I-94 from the student's passport, and
• The International Student Transfer Clearance Form.

If the applicant is accepted, he/she will be sent an application for an F-1 student visa (I-20). The Art Institute of Charlotte is authorized under federal law to admit non-immigrant alien students.