Visit The Art Institute of New York City and see labs and classrooms. A first-hand look will help you decide that we are the right art school for you. We'd like to meet you and show you around.

A student seeking to enroll at The Art Institute of New York City must be a high school graduate or hold a general equivalency diploma (GED) as a prerequisite for admission.

To apply for admission, prospective students must have an in-person interview with an Admissions Representative. The interview may be conducted by telephone if the applicant is more than 200 miles from the school. The purpose of the interview is to:

• explore the prospective new student's interests as they relate to the school´s programs.
• help prospective students identify the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interests.
• provide information about curricula and support services available at The Art Institute of New York City.

To make arrangements for an interview and tour of The Art Institute of New York City, or to obtain an application form, write to:

The Art Institute of New York City
75 Varick Street, 16th Floor
New York, New York 10013-1917
Phone us at: 212-226-5500
or toll-free at 1-800-654-2433
Email: ainycadm@aii.edu 

Admissions Calendar  (pdf)