Applicants to The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati must demonstrate proof of high school graduation or its equivalent in order to receive final acceptance. An official copy of your high school transcript or GED transcript is also required. In addition, you will be interviewed, either in person or by telephone, to explore your background and related interests in correlation with the program offerings.

Each applicant's academic transcript and completed essay will be evaluated by the Admissions Acceptance Committee. The committee determines the compatibility of the applicant with the programs at The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati and ultimately makes the final decision regarding acceptance to The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati.

The committee reserves the right to request additional records of accomplishments in core academic courses and/or the results of any nationally-based exam such as the SAT or ACT prior to making this decision.

A separate application and enrollment form must be completed and signed by the applicant, as well as parent or guardian (if applicant is a minor).

The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati is not presently authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.