Admissions
Graduate Admissions
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WHEN TO APPLY
- The Academy has rolling admissions; you may apply year-round to enroll in classes for Fall,
Spring, and Summer semesters.
- It is recommended that you apply as early as possible to ensure enrollment in your top choice
classes.
- You may apply up to two years before you plan to enroll at the Academy.
- Applications are accepted through the first week of each semester.
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The Academy of Art University graduate programs are designed for students who desire to improve
their portfolio. The Academy requires graduate applicants to demonstrate their ability and intent
to complete a Master of Fine Art (MFA) or Master of Architecture program (M. Arch.).* After
submitting the application form and application fee, graduate applicants must submit the following
additional items to be considered for admission. Students may only register for graduate classes
after being admitted into a Master of Fine Arts or Master of Architecture program.
Statement of Intent: One page, typed, explaining your goals in Graduate School
leading to your MFA or M. Arch. Final Project.
Résumé: Describe your educational and professional experience.
Official College Transcripts: Sealed transcripts may be sent directly from the
college(s) attended or may be submitted by the applicant. Transcripts must show completion of an
undergraduate degree. You must submit official transcripts from the institution from which you
graduated.
Portfolio (For Placement Purposes): A body of work representing the chosen
discipline will be required for placement purposes. A description list is helpful to accompany
portfolios when being reviewed, with all pieces labeled with your name and the title, size, medium
and date of completion. For collaborative works, please explain your role in the creative process.
International applicants are asked to provide an English translation of any copy/written material
presented as part of the portfolio. Registration for the appropriate classes is based on the skills
demonstrated in your portfolio. Applicants should contact an Admissions Representative for details
on portfolio submission, including content and format requirements.** We encourage you to submit
your portfolio digitally
here.
Based on the skill level of the portfolio, a candidate applying to the MFA or M. Arch. program
may be required to take preparatory classes in advance of entering graduate-level classes. Units
earned for preparatory classes are not counted as part of the total units necessary to receive an
MFA or M. Arch. degree. Candidates granted provisional acceptance to the Master of Fine Arts
Program must successfully complete classes designated by the admissions committee before enrolling
in the MFA or M. Arch. degree program.
*Please note that the Academy may reject any applicant whose records indicate inadequate
preparation and/or interest for its programs. An applicant who has been denied admission will not
be allowed to register for classes.
*Portfolio Return Policy: Applicants must make arrangements to pick up their portfolios in
person or to have them returned via US Postal Service; only portfolios with prepaid return postage
will be returned via US Postal Service. Portfolios that are unclaimed or returned due to incorrect
address or inadequate postage will be retained on campus for approximately 90 days. Although every
precaution is taken to protect portfolios, the Academy of Art University cannot be held responsible
for loss or damage of portfolios either in transit or on campus for review.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS – DOMESTIC STUDENTS (U.S. CITIZENS & GREEN CARD
HOLDERS)
If you have any questions, please contact us at 800.544.ARTS (2787) or 415.274.2222, or e-mail
the department at
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Apply ONLINE:
Click Here
Apply by FAX:
(415) 618-6278
(Download application
here)
Apply IN PERSON: Call
(800)544-ARTS
for an appointment
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Apply by MAIL:
Graduate Admissions,
Academy of Art University
PO Box 193844
San Francisco, CA 94109-3844
(Download application
here)
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Graduate Domestic Applicants:
For Graduate Domestic (U.S. Citizen & Green Card Holders) Applicants Only
The following items MUST be submitted in order to process your application:
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APPLICATION FORM. Must be filled out completely, signed, and dated.
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APPLICATION FEE ($100). Please make a check/money order payable to Academy of Art
University. Visa and MasterCard payments are also acceptable. The $100 application fee is
non-refundable.
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PORTFOLIO. You will be registered for the appropriate classes based on the skills
demonstrated in your portfolio. We encourage you to submit your portfolio digitally
here. If you hold
a Bachelor’s Degree and do not have a portfolio, we encourage you to apply.
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Graduate applicants must submit an official college
transcript, verifying prior Bachelor's degree. Photocopy is unacceptable.
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STATEMENT OF INTENT. A one-page statement of your goals in graduate school.
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RESUME. Should describe your education background, work experience, and skill
set.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. For most majors, letters of recommendation are
optional, but suggested. For Motion Pictures & Television applicants, three letters of
recommendation are required.
Before you register for classes, you will also be asked to submit a $20 student activity
fee*, a $20 registration fee, and a $100 tuition deposit.
*Does not apply to 100% online students
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HOW TO APPLY FOR GRADUATE ADMISSIONS – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Please call international admissions at 1-415-274-2208 or e-mail us at
Intladmissions@academyart.edu should you have
any questions.
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Click here (
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in English.
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Click here (
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Traditional Chinese.
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Click
here (
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Simplified Chinese.
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Click here (
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Korean.
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Click here (
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Thai.
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Click here
(
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Indonesian.
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Click here
(
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Portuguese.
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Click here (
) to download the Academy
international application procedure in Spanish.
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Apply ONLINE:
Click Here
Apply by FAX:
(415) 618-6278
(Download application
here)
Apply IN PERSON: Call
(415)274-2208
for an appointment
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Apply by MAIL:
International Admissions,
Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(Download application
here)
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Graduate International Applicants:
For Graduate International Applications Only
The following items MUST be submitted in order to process your application:
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APPLICATION FORM. Must be filled out completely, signed, and dated.
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APPLICATION FEE ($100). Please make a check/money order payable to Academy of Art
University. Visa and MasterCard payments are also acceptable. The $100 application fee is
non-refundable.
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$500 TUITION DEPOSIT. Applicants will need to submit a $500 tuition deposit
upon acceptance into the MFA program. Please make a check/money order payable to Academy of
Art University. Visa and MasterCard payments are also acceptable. This fee will be credited toward
tuition for the first semester and is non-refundable after paid to secure admission.
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PORTFOLIO. You will be registered for the appropriate classes based on the skills
demonstrated in your portfolio. We encourage you to submit your portfolio digitally
here. If you hold
a Bachelor’s Degree and do not have a portfolio, we encourage you to apply.
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Graduate applicants must submit an official college
transcript, verifying prior Bachelor’s degree. Foreign transcripts and diploma must have a
Bachelor's degree stated on them. Photocopy is unacceptable.
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STATEMENT OF INTENT. A one-page statement of your goals in graduate school.
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RESUME. Should describe your education background, work experience, and skill
set.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. For most majors, letters of recommendation are
optional, but suggested. For Motion Pictures & Television applicants, three letters of
recommendation are required.
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AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT*. Applicants and sponsor(s) must fill out this form and sign
it. Photocopy is unacceptable.
Click here (
) to download the Affidavit of
Support Form.
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OFFICIAL/ORIGINAL BANK LETTER*. A letter or certificate from your bank showing at
least
$34,000 USD.
Bank letter must be in English. Photocopy is unacceptable.
*Please note that U.S Financial Aid is not available for International Students. International
students SHOULD NOT depend on employment in the U.S. for financial support while attending the
university.
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PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT*.
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TOEFL OR TOEIC SCORE. (no minimum requirement) Please visit these websites if you
have not taken either of these tests: for TOEFL
http://www.ets.org/toefl/; for TOEIC
http://www.ets.org/toeic/. Our
institutional code is 4207.
Before you register for classes, you will also be asked to submit a $20 student activity
fee* and $20 registration fee.
* Does not apply to 100% online students
International transfer students who are currently attending school in U.S. also need to submit
the following:
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TRANSFER EVALUATION FORM. Only for students who currently hold an F-1 visa. You
must be released from SEVIS by your school before we can issue the I-20.
Click here (
) to download the Transfer School
Evaluation Form.
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PHOTOCOPY OF CURRENT I-20 FORM, I-94, OR OTHER VISA TYPE.Only for students who are
currently studying in the U.S.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
If your transcripts are not in English, they must be translated and notarized by a translation
service. If you are not sure if your diploma is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or
Bachelor's degree, the following agencies can evaluate your transcripts for a fee:
www.eres.com,
www.wes.org (these agencies are only suggested,
not affiliated with AAU).
Please send all application materials to:
Academy of Art University
Attn: International Admissions
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel. (415) 274-2208
Fax (415) 618-6278
intladmissions@academyart.edu
Note: International students who are currently staying in the US, holding an I-20 and F-1 visa
status, are not eligible to take classes 100% online. Please contact International Admissions at
415.274.2208 or
intladmissions@academyart.edu more
information.
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