To be considered for admission to The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg a person must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate. An Assistant Director of Admissions will personally interview the prospective student. It is highly recommended that the interview take place on campus. However, in circumstances where distance is a factor, the interview may be conducted on the telephone or via the internet. The purposes of the preadmissions interviews are to:

• Explore the prospective student's background and interests as they relate to the programs offered at the institution.
• Assist prospective students to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interests.
• Provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at the College.
• Assist in assessing whether the prospective student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the appropriate program of study. If it is determined that a mutually beneficial situation exists, the prospective student will have the opportunity to complete an application for admission to the school.

Scores on national exams such as the SAT or ACT exam may be considered for admission, but are not required. All applicants for admission will be required to submit an essay of 300 words describing what the student expects to accomplish while studying at The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg.

Proof of high school graduation or equivalence is required for final admission to the school. A student will not be permitted to continue to his/her second period of instruction without a transcript showing high school graduation, GED scores or a copy of his/her high school diploma. Financial aid eligible students will not receive financial assistance until documentation of high school completion is provided. An applicant who holds a bachelor's degree may submit proof of that degree as evidence of satisfying the high school completion requirement. High school applicants who have not yet graduated should show a partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date in order to be evaluated for early conditional acceptance.

Applicants must also provide current immunization records. Individuals with portfolios or previous education are evaluated during the admission process for potential advanced placement.

The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in admissions, employment, programs and activities in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments on 1972, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans with Disabilities Act. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or disability 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 College reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.