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
Virtual Open House
September 25, 2021 11:00 AM
Register for our virtual open house (11 AM EDT/ 10 AM CT). It’s a great way to learn around about 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
Culinary
Ai LIVE: Chef Mark Estee talks restaurants and leadership
In this edition of Ai LIVE, host E. Vincent Martinez talks with the energetic and passionate Chef Mark Estee about TV shows, running a restaurant through a pandemic, and more.
Interior Design
Ai LIVE: Interior Designer Michel Smith Boyd Creates Unique Style
Interior Designer Michel Smith Boyd, founder of Smithwood Interiors, talks about how he came up with his post-graduation plans and how he developed his signature style.
Ai LIVE: your resource for industry insights, career path info
Ai LIVE is an online mix of communication, entertainment, and instruction that builds upon your education with a library of fun, informational, industry-relevant shows about creative careers.
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.