All individuals seeking admission to The Art Institute of Salt Lake City will be interviewed in person or by phone by an Assistant Director of Admissions. The purposes of this interview are 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 Salt Lake City,

• 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 Salt Lake City, and

• To assess whether 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 Salt Lake City will help in attaining career goals.

Submission of a personal portfolio may be required, depending upon the desired academic curriculum.

Official transcripts for high school, GED, and/or college must be provided.

All applicants will be required to take the Accuplacer or provide satisfactory SAT or ACT scores to determine their preparedness for college-level English and/or mathematics.

(Those applicants who have already taken college level mathematics and/or English, and have received a C or better, will be eligible for transfer credit in these subjects and will be excused from the tests in which they will receive transfer credit.)

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 Salt Lake City. Online applicants must also obtain and submit a signed enrollment agreement for their application to be considered and to ensure their tuition rate. A $50 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application and a $100 enrollment fee is due ten days later.

A student must be accepted and enrolled before starting class. After all admissions materials are received, applicants are evaluated by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee is comprised of 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 Department 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 Dean of Academic Affairs within three days of notice of denial.

The Art Institute of Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, ancestry, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other basis 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 Salt Lake City reserves the right to request any additional information deemed necessary to evaluate an applicant’s potential for academic success.