Admissions Requirements
Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or achievement of a General Educational Development (GED) certificate as a prerequisite for admission. In lieu of documenting high school graduation or a GED, applicants can provide proof of attaining an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (or its equivalent, if achieved outside the United States).

An official transcript indicating date of high school graduation, GED achievement including test scores, or date of college graduation including degree granted, is required as proof. An official transcript bears an official seal and signature. It must be received directly from the institution of record, or, if hand-carried, it must be in a sealed envelope. High school seniors who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript indicating their expected graduation date to be considered for conditional acceptance. Submission of a personal portfolio may be required depending on the desired academic curriculum.

Admissions Procedures
All individuals seeking admission to The Art Institute of Indianapolis will be interviewed in person or by phone by an Assistant Director of Admissions. The purpose of this interview is as follows:
•  To explore the prospective student’s background, interests, and career goals as they relate to the programs offered by The Art Institute of Indianapolis,
•  To assist the prospective student in identifying the appropriate area of study based upon background, interests, and career goals,
•  To provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute of Indianapolis, and
•  To assess whether or not the prospective student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the program of study.

Each applicant must create an original essay of at least 150 words stating how an education at The Art Institute of Indianapolis will help in attaining career goals. Official transcripts for high school, GED, and/or college must be provided.

The Art Institute of Indianapolis assesses the reading, writing, and mathematics skills of entering students to determine if the student could benefit from additional assistance in mathematics or English in the form of transitional studies. Placement is determined based on transfer credit, ACT or SAT test scores, or the ASSET placement exam produced by ACT. Applicants who are awarded transfer credit in English and/or mathematics are exempt from placement testing. Transitional studies courses are non-credit courses designed to enhance the student’s opportunity to succeed academically and are generally taken within the first year of study.

An admissions application with completed essay and Enrollment Agreement must be completed and signed by the applicant (and parent or legal guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age) and submitted to The Art Institute of Indianapolis with a $50 application fee. Online applicants must also obtain and submit a signed Enrollment Agreement for their application to be considered and to ensure their tuition rate. The administrative fee of $100 is due within 10 days after an application is submitted.

After all admissions materials are received (including official transcripts), applicants are evaluated by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee comprises faculty and staff who are committed to student success. The goals of the admissions process are to determine if applicants have a reasonable chance of success, based upon past academic records, and that the chosen program of study is appropriate based upon the applicant’s stated career goals.

In some cases, the applicant may be asked to provide additional information, or to meet with the Academic Program Director to assist in the assessment of the applicant. Applicants still in high school may be conditionally accepted until proof of graduation is obtained.

Applicants will be notified in writing of the Admissions Committee’s decision. Any applicant who is denied acceptance may file an appeal in writing to the President upon notice of denial. A student must be accepted before starting class.

The Art Institute of Indianapolis is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Art Institute of Indianapolis does not discriminate against its employees or applicants on the basis of race, ancestry, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic marker, or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or Federal law.

Applicants requiring additional educational or tuition assistance will be referred to appropriate government agencies or other special educational institutions equipped to handle such situations. For information, please contact the Director of Admissions. The Art Institute of Indianapolis reserves the right to request any additional information deemed necessary to evaluate an applicant’s potential for academic success.

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