Students may begin their undergraduate program of study at the start of any academic quarter: Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer. Students may also begin at Mid-Quarter starts which feature an accelerated schedule for courses completed during the second half of each quarter. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible prior to their intended start date. All prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus they are interested in attending. All new students must have an admissions interview. To schedule an interview, call the admissions office at the corresponding location (see directory for location contact information).

Admissions decisions are made by the Admissions Committee, comprised of University faculty. The Admissions committee determines whether an applicant can benefit from the education at the school and be successful based upon his or her academic record, essay, and how well the applicant’s stated education and career goals relate to the chosen program of study. The Committee may request additional information or require the applicant to meet with a Department Chair or other personnel prior to making a final decision.

Students who require additional educational assistance are referred to appropriate government agencies or other specialized education institutions equipped to appropriately meet their needs. Students in need of additional academic support may also be required to complete developmental studies courses to fulfill proficiency requirements. See Developmental Studies and/or Academic Placement Testing sections for more information. Services for students with disabilities are described in the Services for Students with Disabilities section.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications may be submitted at any time of year and should be directed to the appropriate location as follows:

• Admissions, Miami International University of Art & Design, 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 100, Miami, Florida 33132-1418. Requests for application information should be made by calling 1.800.225.9023 or 305.428.5700, faxing 305.374.5933, or visiting the Web site at www.aimiu.aii.edu.

• Admissions, The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, 4401 N. Himes Avenue, Suite 150 Tampa, Florida 33614-7001. Requests for application information should be made by calling 1.866.703.3277 or faxing 813.873.2171, or visiting the Web site at www.artinstitutes.edu/tampa/

• Admissions, The Art Institute of Jacksonville, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, 8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Requests for application information should be made by calling 1.800.924.1589, or faxing 904.732.9423 or visiting us on the Web at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/jacksonville/

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