The Art Institute campuses are fully re-opened as of July 2021. Please refer to your campus re-open guide for additional details.
Ai Return To Campus Guidelines can be found HERE. This plan has been reviewed by the State Council of Higher Education and has been found to be compliant in containing the required components of the ‘Higher Education Reopening Guidance,’ which was developed in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health
Campus Open House
June 25, 2022 10:00 AM
Register for our next campus open house (10:00 AM, check-in starts 9:30 AM). It’s a great way to learn about our programs and what we’re all about!
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FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
At The Art Institutes, financial aid is available to those who qualify. We're here to help you understand everything you need to know to help fund your creative education. We're always working to make your education more affordable. The Art Institutes system of schools is offering full and partial scholarships to new and current students. In fact, The Art Grant gives you the chance to earn a tuition grant of up to $17,340 for bachelor’s degree programs (an average of up to 18%) and up to $5,845, (up to 13%), for associate’s degree programs.
Student Work
Creative people see things differently. It’s a fact. This is your chance to check out what our students and graduates at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach can do by browsing examples of their work.
Latest Happenings
Prepping for College: Making the most of the next few months
With your high school days almost behind you, now is the time to prepare for college. Follow this advice to help make your transition into college easier.
Miami Students Herrera & Barzaga Take on New York Fashion Week
Francys Herrera and Alejandro Barzaga, Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design students at Miami International University of Art & Design, made big impressions during the 2022 New York Fashion Week.
Fashion
Ai LIVE: Alex Badia Discusses Hopes for Fashion’s Future
In this episode of Ai LIVE, host E. Vincent Martinez sits down with Alex Badia, fashion director at Women’s Wear Daily, and talks about how to be fearless with fashion.
College Bound
Campus Program
Saturday Classes Offered Year Round
Saturday morning for High School juniors and seniors has never been more engaging or inspiring. Take a course, develop a portfolio which can be used to request proficiency credit* toward a degree at an Art Institutes school, which can save time and money. Invite friends and family to a closing Showcase.
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College Bound Express
Summer 2021
Join this immersive experience and you can complete a College Bound course in under two weeks. Make this your summer to prove you’ve got what it takes and join your fellow creatives! Open Lab times available all week followed by a Showcase.
Learn More* Students who successfully complete a course will receive a certificate of completion. College Bound courses are non-credit bearing and do not transfer into our academic program offerings or the offerings of any other institution. However as part of the course you will have the opportunity to develop a portfolio that you are able to request proficiency credit. Proficiency credit is awarded based on the proficiency credit policy defined in an institution’s academic catalog. The cost of the College Bound courses varies between $325 and $350. This cost is waived for any student that has an application and completed essay on file with the school. Check with the school you are interested in attending for exceptions and details, as not all programs are offered at all locations. Individual location participation is subject to change. Online College Bound courses are not available to residents of the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Oregon.