Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute of Phoenix will be interviewed either in person or by telephone by an Assistant Director of Admissions.

The purpose of the interview is to:

1. Explore the prospective student’s background and interests as they relate to the programs offered at The Art Institute of Phoenix, and
2. Assist the prospective student to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interest, and
3. Provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute of Phoenix.

An Application for Admission and an Enrollment Agreement must be completed, signed by the applicant, and submitted to The Art Institute of Phoenix, with a $50 application fee. The enrollment fee of $100 is due within 10 days after the Enrollment Agreement is signed. The Art Institute requires a high school transcript or GED scores and two essays either hand written or typed using 12 point Times New Roman (or any business-style typeface), to be considered for enrollment acceptance. After completing the appropriate application materials, applicants are evaluated by the Admissions Chairman for those students meeting the GPA requirements or the Admissions Committee for those students who do not meeting the GPA requirement, comprised of faculty and staff committed to student success. The goals of the admissions process are to determine that the applicant has a reasonable chance to be successful based on past academic records and that the program of study chosen by the applicant is appropriate based on the applicant’s stated career goals. The minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for all programs is 2.0, with the exception of Game Art & Design, which has a required minimum GPA of 2.5, and a portfolio requirement. The portfolio is required to exhibit drawing aptitude and passion of the student. The Admissions Committee reviews applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement and may request additional information or require that the applicant meet with the Academic Director in the chosen program of study in order to make an accurate assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in the program.

Applicants who have not submitted a high school transcript or GED scores two weeks prior to their quarter start date may be required to take additional testing and/or submit a college transcript. In those cases, the Admissions Committee will use the results of the testing and/or college transcript to evaluate the applicant. The committee may then grant conditional acceptance, although the applicant will still be required to submit proof of high school graduation, college transcripts, or GED scores by a date established by the Director of Admissions in order to achieve full acceptance.

The Art Institute of Phoenix 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 American Disabilities Act. Enrollees 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.

Applicants who have not yet submitted all transcripts may be allowed to begin class but must provide all required transcripts by a date established by the Director of Admissions. The Art Institute of Phoenix reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant’s potential for academic success.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit The Art Institute, although a visit is not a condition for enrollment. Arrangements for an interview and tour of The Art Institute may be made by telephone or letter addressed to the Director of Admissions.