A prospective student seeking admission to The Art Institute of Colorado must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. Individuals with portfolios or previous education are evaluated during the admissions process for potential advanced placement. All applicants who have graduated with an associate’s degree or higher (or its equivalent, if earned at an institution located outside of the United States) must provide official college transcripts to The Art Institute of Colorado, which will be evaluated to determine transcript equivalency to a U.S. high school degree. To begin the admissions process, please complete all the materials as outlined below. All applicants are evaluated by an Admissions Committee and 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 are required to complete your application:

• A fully completed and signed application for admission. An application can be found by contacting your Admissions Representative at The Art Institute of Colorado or you can complete our online application at the following link www.aic.aii.edu.



• A fully completed and signed enrollment agreement. 
  Degree Programs enrollment agreement
  Diploma Programs enrollment agreement



• 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. They 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.



• All students are 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 enrollment fee



• Interview Requirement.  Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute of Colorado will be interviewed by an Assistant Director of Admissions.



• ASSET/ACCUPLACER Placement Tests. The Art Institute of Colorado uses the ASSET and ACCUPLACE Placement Tests for incoming students to evaluate their preparedness 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 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 or higher from an accredited school are waived from taking the ASSET or ACCUPLACER Placement Tests.