How to Apply: Transfer Students

If you are a transfer student looking for a career in art and design, Academy of Art University is the perfect place for you. You’ll benefit from innovative facilities, studio learning, and flexible classes taught by professional artists, both online or in San Francisco. You’ll find a unique focus on your needs as a transfer student, and will begin cultivating skills for the dream job you’ve always wanted.

Apply in Three Easy Steps...

Complete the application form.

The application takes about 15 minutes to complete. Apply today!

Submit Payment.

Applying requires a US $50 nonrefundable application fee. Additional documents and required materials can be submitted at any time after you have completed your online application.

Submit official transcripts.

Provide proof of high school completion by submitting your high school transcripts, GED, or equivalent. Questions about your transcript or paperwork? Give us a call at 1-800-544-2787.

Not into online forms, or need assistance?

No problem. You can also apply to be a transfer student in these ways: Call us at 1-800-544-2787 Or apply in person in San Francisco (Monday-Saturday) 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

Proof of high school completion.

Submit your official transcripts by emailing to Transcripts@academyart.edu or the issuing institution can send via mail in a sealed envelope to: Academy of Art University Attn: Office of The Registrar 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, California 94105 Note: Academy of Art University can only evaluate transcripts that have been translated and notarized in English. For assistance on transcripts, please contact your Admissions Representative at 1-800-544-2787.

Transfer credit evaluation.

We evaluate coursework from accredited colleges and universities that carry the same or similar credit system as Academy of Art University. Applicable transfer credits must be completed with an equivalent grade of “C” or above.

Show us your work.

One way to increase the amount of credits that we transfer to the Academy is to show us examples of your work. Sending us your portfolio or samples of your work will also help us advance you to the courses that best fit your level of expertise.

Learn more about transferring.

Call to speak with an admissions representative at 1-800-544-2787 to learn more about how transfer admissions works and maximizing your credit transfer. They can also answer questions about transcripts, financial aid, flexible online classes, scheduling a tour, alumni success, and more.

Placement exams and waivers.

Students can meet certain liberal arts requirements through placement exams and waiver options for Written Communication, Quantitative Literacy, Art History and Appreciation, Historical Awareness, and Comparative Ideas & Influences.

How to Prepare for a Transfer

If you are interested in transferring to Academy of Art University in the future, you can start preparing now by referencing our transfer guides. For schools not listed below, or if you are pursuing an Associate of Arts (AA) or Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree, please contact your admissions representative for a separate transfer guide.

Allan Hancock College	El Dorado Center	Norco Campus (Riverside CCD)
American River College	Evergreen Valley College	Ohlone College
Antelope Valley College	Feather River College	Orange Coast College
Bakersfield College	Folsom Lake College	Oxnard College
Barstow College	Foothill College	Palo Verde College
Berkeley City College	Fresno City College	Palomar College
Butte College	Fullerton College	Pasadena City College
Cabrillo College	Gavilan College	Porterville College
Cañada College	Glendale Community College	Reedley College
Cerritos College	Golden West College	Rio Hondo College
Cerro Coso College	Grossmont College	Riverside City College
Chabot College	Hartnell College	Sacramento City College
Chaffey College	Imperial Valley College	Saddleback College
Citrus College	Irvine Valley College	San Bernardino Valley College
City College of San Francisco	Lake Tahoe Community College	San Diego City College
Clear Lake Campus	Laney College	San Diego Mesa College
Clovis Community College	Las Positas College	San Diego Miramar College
Coastline Community College	Lassen College	San Joaquin Delta College
College of Alameda	Long Beach Community College	San Jose City College
College of San Mateo	Los Angeles City College	Santa Ana College
College of Siskiyous	Los Angeles Harbor College	Santa Barbara City College
College of the Canyons	Los Angeles Mission College	Santa Monica College
College of the Desert	Los Angeles Pierce College	Santa Rosa Junior College
College of the Redwoods	Los Angeles Southwest College	Santiago Canyon College
College of the Sequoias	Los Angeles Trade-Tech College	School of Continuing Education, North Orange County
Columbia College	Los Angeles Valley College	Shasta College
Contra Costa College	Mendocino College	Sierra College
Copper Mountain College	Merced College	Skyline College
Consumnes River College	Merritt College	Solano Community College
Crafton Hills College	Miracosta College	Southwestern College
Cuesta College	Mission College	Taft College
Cuyamaca College	Modesto Junior College	Ventura College
Cypress College	Monterey Peninsula College	Victor Valley College
De Anza College	Moorpark College	West Hills College
Diablo Valley College	Moreno Valley College	West Valley College
East Lost Angeles College	Mt. San Antonio College	Woodland Community College
El Camino College	Napa Valley College	Yuba College
El Camino Compton Community Education Center