After completing all the appropriate materials as outlined below, applicants are evaluated by an Admissions Committee. The Committee may request additional information or require the applicant to meet with the Academic Department Chair in the chosen program of study in order to make an accurate assessment. The following materials will be required to complete your application.

• A fully completed and signed application for admission. An application can be obtained by contacting your Admissions Representative at The Art Institute of Colorado, or you can complete our online application at the following link http://www.applyweb.com/apply/aioc. A PDF application is also available.
• A fully completed and signed enrollment agreement, by completing our online enrollment agreement (PDF) You will also need to review our Catalog.
• Official high school transcripts or GED. These should be sent directly to the Admissions Office from each issuing institution. Request your transcripts at the time of or prior to submitting your application. The transcripts will be held on file if they arrive before your application form. Students must have completed or anticipate completing high school or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) prior to their enrollment.
• Each prospective student is required to write an essay of approximately 150 words stating how his/her education at The Art Institute of Colorado will help attain his/her career goals.
• A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee and a U.S. $100 refundable tuition deposit.
• ASSET Placement Test. The Art Institute uses the ASSET Placement Test to evaluate the preparedness of incoming students to undertake college-level course work in English and/or mathematics, or official SAT or ACT scores for students currently enrolled in high school. These test results should be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the applicable testing agency. Students who submit acceptable ACT or SAT scores or have earned an associate’s degree from an accredited school are waived from taking the ASSET Placement Test.
• Completed and signed Sponsor’s Statement of Financial Support. This is not required if the student is self-sponsored.
• Official financial statements. Typically provided by the bank, the financial statement must verify sufficient funds are available to cover the cost of the educational program as well as living expenses.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or copy of a visa for non-immigrants.
• A portfolio of original work is welcomed but not required.
• Proof of health insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an accepted provider upon acceptance to The Art Institute of Colorado.  The Art Institute of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or handicap in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to admission and employment.