Associate's and Bachelor's Degree Programs
A prospective student seeking admission to The Art Institute of California — Sunnyvale must be a high school graduate, hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of postsecondary education as a prerequisite for admissions. Students who submit a California High School Certificate of Proficiency satisfy the proof of high school graduation requirement. An applicant who holds a bachelor's degree may submit proof of the bachelor's degree to satisfy the proof of high school completion requirement. High school seniors who have not yet graduated should submit their most recent partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date.

Students who matriculate without submitting their official high school transcript showing proof of graduation will be accepted conditionally. Students must submit the official transcript within 90 days after matriculation and before continuing in a subsequent term. No financial aid can be disbursed until the transcript is received. In the interest of time, The Art Institute of California — Sunnyvale will pay for these transcripts up to a maximum of $10 per transcript.