Getting Started 
We try to make the admissions process simple for prospective students. To enroll, you will interview with an Assistant Director of Admissions either in person or by phone. Next, you will be required to complete and submit an Application for Admission and an Enrollment Agreement.

How to Apply 
A prospective student seeking admission must be a high school graduate, or hold a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have earned an associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution of postsecondary education as a prerequisite to admission. Students who have completed high school or its equivalent, but who cannot provide the necessary documentation may provide alternate documentation to satisfy this requirement. The President of The Art Institute of Dallas must approve all exceptions. High school seniors who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date.

All applicants are evaluated on the basis of their previous education, background, and stated or demonstrated interest in their program area. Applicants who have taken the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) are encouraged to submit scores to the Admissions Office for evaluation. The Art Institute of Dallas tests incoming students as to their preparedness to undertake college-level course work in English and mathematics. Students found to need assistance in English and/or math may be required to enroll in appropriate transitional studies courses offered by the school.

Make a day of it 
There are several ways to visit The Art Institute of Dallas, including tours, open houses, and other special programs. (If you want the best experience possible, call first and register for a tour.) While it's not a condition for submitting the Application for Admission or the Enrollment Agreement, we'd like to meet you and show you around.

To schedule a tour, call 1.800.275.4243 or 1.214.692.8080, and we will let you know when we can accommodate you. Our office hours are:

9 am - 8 pm - Monday through Thursday
9 am - 4 pm - Friday
9 am - 1 pm - Saturday

To make reservations for attending an Open House, call 1.800.275.4243 or 1.214.692.8080, and we will schedule your reservation. Let us know if you require accommodations for a physical disability or will require physical assistance during a walking tour of the school. We’d be happy to help.

Arrangements for an interview and tour or Open House attendance may also be made by writing to:

Director of Admissions
The Art Institute of Dallas
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75231-5993