Seeing our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco in person is an experience you don’t want to miss. It is also one of the best ways to preview what it’s like to be a student here. Our campus and housing tours have it all, including personalized information from our tour guides. We also hold open house events in cities across the nation for those who want to see what makes the Academy an ideal place to get an art and design degree.
Visit Us
Talk to an Admissions Specialist
Explore more about the Academy with a virtual career planning session that will include:
- Personalized overview of your area of interest
- Your learning preferences for online, onsite, and hybrid options
- Our industry-standard facilities and campus housing
- Receive guidance on the application and next steps
Visit Our Campus
Our campus tours staff invites you to join us in person in San Francisco for guided walkthroughs every Tuesday through Saturday. Schedule your tour(s) to learn more about programs that interest you as we show you through our academic buildings, lab spaces, residence halls, and student galleries. After your tour, you are encouraged to meet with an Admissions Specialist to discuss your questions about the admission process, and to complete any Financial Aid steps with a Student Financial Aid Specialist. We have staff onsite to meet with in person Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Each tour takes about 1 hour and may include walking, stairs, ramps, riding one of our shuttles, or using a ride-share service; please share any accommodations you may need so that we can provide the best experience for you and any guests.
Please schedule a tour using the link below or contact campustours@academyart.edu if you have questions and to arrange large-group visits.
Open Houses
Discover your creative potential at one of our Open Houses.
- Meet academy alumni & get portfolio feedback (optional)
- Learn about accredited degrees in one of our many areas of art & design, admissions, campus life & more
- View demonstrations of flexible online classes
- Attend financial aid workshops and meet with Financial Aid Representatives
- Enroll in Pre-College Art Experience programs for high school students
- Complete your application & registration with an Admissions Specialist
Spring Show 2025
Explore the 2025 Virtual Spring Show
Spring Show is a dizzying array of boundless creativity, showcasing the best portfolio work from Academy of Art University graduating students across 22 different schools. The show is a stunning testament to the Academy’s commitment to hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring and networking opportunities, and real work experience. Spring Show is also a fantastic recruitment opportunity for employers; Academy graduates are well-prepared to enter the working world. View this year’s outstanding work.
