Visit Us

Learn About

Campus Tours

Admissions

Tour Academy of Art University!

Academy of Art University offers prospective students the opportunity to tour facilities 52 weeks a year, six days a week.

• Visit non-profit galleries and student exhibits
• Tour state-of-the-art facilities
• Meet with Admissions, Housing and Financial Aid representatives

A reservation is required for all campus tours. To make a reservation, please contact the Admissions department at 800.544.2787 or schedule a campus tour . Please note that group tours can not be booked online.

You will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with:

• Admissions Representatives: Learn more about the Academy of Art University and admissions!
• Financial Aid Representatives: Learn more about financial aid opportunities, scholarships and grants!
• Campus Housing Representatives: Learn more about campus housing amenities & benefits, residence hall locations and more!

Preparing for your visit to the Academy of Art University:

• Please check-in at 79 New Montgomery Street, 4th floor.
• Please plan to arrive one-half hour in advance of your scheduled tour. Tours last approximately one hour and leave promptly at their scheduled time.
• Parking and Transportation: We highly recommend taking public transportation. We do not have guest parking facilities and the parking meters around the university are only 10 – 30 minutes. For information on public transportation, please visit www.511.org. If you do choose to drive, we recommend any parking garage along Mission Street.
• If you need to make hotel reservations in preparation for your visit, there are plenty of hotels nearby (e.g. The Saint Regis Hotel, The Argent Hotel, Four Seasons, Hotel Fusion, Westin SF, Galleria Park, and more.)

Learn about our Summer Hospitality Program : Enjoy a complimentary stay in the heart of San Francisco, experience campus life and more!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long is a tour?

A. Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave promptly at their scheduled time.

Q. Should I drive or take public transportation?

A. We highly recommend taking public transportation. We do not have guest parking facilities and the parking meters around the university are only 10-30 minutes. For information on public transportation, please visit www.511.org. If you do choose to drive, we recommend any parking garage along Mission Street.

Q. What hotels are near campus?

A. There are plenty of hotels nearby (e.g. The Saint Regis Hotel, The Argent Hotel, Four Seasons, The Graystone Hotel, and many more in the Financial District and Union Square areas). The Academy of Art University recommends the following hotels: