The Art Institute of Colorado programs are technical in nature; therefore, any applicant who is from a non-English-speaking country must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language and satisfy all admissions requirements and procedures.

International students whose first language is not English 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; or
•    A minimum score of 500 on the written TOEFL (or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL); or
•    Proof of completion of ELS Language Schools Level 109 or an equivalent level of English proficiency from an approved, alternative 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 is the language of instruction.

International applicants must also secure an educational transcript record that accurately reflects courses and related grades/evaluations for all educational programs completed, which must be at least the equivalent of the standard 12-year primary and secondary school program provided in the U.S.

For those students who meet all admissions requirements but do not demonstrate English language proficiency, The Art Institute of Colorado offers a full range of English language services through its joint partnership with the ELS Language Schools. It is therefore not required that applicants to The Art Institute of Colorado demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to being admitted and enrolled. Those F-1 nonimmigrant students who meet all admission requirements but do not demonstrate English proficiency will be issued a Letter of Acceptance and an I-20 Form and will be given an English Language Placement Examination, administered by ELS Language Schools, upon matriculation at The Art Institute of Colorado. Based upon this placement exam, The Art Institute of Colorado will determine, if necessary, the appropriate enrollment in Art Institute recognized courses provided by ELS Language Schools. The Art Institute of Colorado will maintain full authority for dealing with all academic, financial, immigration and other administrative needs of any student enrolled in these courses.

Admission Requirements for F-1 Non-immigrant Students
An, international student seeking to enroll at The Art Institute of Colorado in valid F-1 non-immigrant status must submit each of the following items:
•    A completed and signed Application for Admission including the 150-word essay
•    A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement
•    Completion of an interview with the International Assistant Director of Admissions
•    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
•    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 living expenses
•    A photocopy of the student's passport to provide proof of birth date and citizenship (students who are outside the United States and have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate to satisfy this requirement)
•    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 nonimmigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to The Art Institute of Colorado
•    Proof of health insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to The Art Institute of Colorado 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 Colorado is authorized under federal law to admit non-immigrant students.

A student who is properly maintaining F-1 non-immigrant status at another U.S. school and who is eligible to transfer to The Art Institute of Colorado must submit his or her new Art Institute of Colorado form to the International Student Advisor (who serves as the Designated School Official at The Art Institute of Colorado) within 15 days of attendance at The Art Institute of Colorado, and after informing his or her current school of the intention to transfer. The Art Institute of Colorado International Student Advisor will notify the Immigration Service and the former school that the school transfer has occurred.

All questions should be directed to The Art Institute of Colorado Admissions Department by calling 1.800.275.2420.