An individual who would like to apply for admission to The Art Institute of York – Pennsylvania must submit a completed application and a non-refundable $50 application fee. The application fee will be refunded in full if the applicant requests cancellation within five (5) calendar days of application or first visiting the School (provided schooling has not begun), whichever comes last. A tuition deposit of $150 and a signed enrollment agreement are due within 10 days following application. The $150 tuition deposit will be refunded if the applicant does not start classes.

In addition, applicants must:

• request their official high school transcripts to be sent to The Art Institute of York – Pennsylvania
• submit a completed essay
• provide SAT or ACT scores, or take the Accuplacer skills assessment
• secure the recommendation of their Admissions Representative
• receive approval from the Admissions Committee
• obtain a portfolio evaluation (Animation applicants only)

Applicants are encouraged to submit SAT scores (minimum 400 verbal and 400 math) or ACT scores (minimum 16). Applicants for the Animation program should have an SAT math score of 430. The Accuplacer skills assessment may be substituted. Contact the Admissions office to arrange for testing. Applicants will receive written confirmation of their acceptance to the School.

Qualified students are accepted at any time, yet urged to apply early. An early decision has the advantage of allowing time for proper planning and processing of financial aid.