New Online Student To-Do List

We want your first semester at Academy of Art University to be the best time of your life. We pay special attention to our new students, making sure that each one has additional support during their first months at the university.

RSVP For Spring 2021 New Student Orientation Now!

Online Class Video Tutorials

Tutorial 1 - What's in a Topic?

Tutorial 2 - Creating a Post

Tutorial 3 - Grid List

Kick Off Your First Semester

Take the Launchpad to Online Learning class starting a week before the new semester. It’s listed in your classes on your Home page
Join the Online Student Community Facebook Group AAUHOO
Download the Classes App for Apple IOS or Android
Download the Tips for Online Students
Download the Tips for 7X1 Online Students
Visit the How-To Library and learn how best to prep your files to submit your homework

Manage Your Finances

Select a Refund Preference!
Look out for a green envelope from BankMobile in the mail! Enclosed will be a unique personal code that you will need to take to www.refundselection.com to let the school know how you would like to receive any money you might be due in the future. If you did not receive it, contact Financial Aid (financialaid@academyart.edu or 415-618-6190) or Accounts Receivable (AR@academyart.edu or 415-618-6429) and we’ll have a code sent to you via email.Get more info on refund options.

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