With your student headed off to college, you may think you can take a rest from parenting. Think again. As a parent or family member, you are an important source of information, guidance, and advice for your student throughout their college years. Like you, we want your student to be happy, safe and successful. We look forward to partnering with you to help your student succeed at Academy of Art University.
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Free for all students and staff members, our shuttle service is designed to get you efficiently and safely around our urban campus in San Francisco.
Learn how three generations of the Stephens family founded and built Academy of Art University into one of the world’s foremost institutions for higher arts education.
Who We AreWe prepare aspiring professionals in the fields of design, communication and the arts by delivering excellent fully accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate and portfolio development programs.
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Summer 2020 Online Parent and Family Orientation Chat
Date and Time coming soon!
Request a recording of the Spring Parent and Family Orientation Chat here
If you have any issues accessing the online meeting room, please contact the Online Help Desk:
Email: online@academyart.edu
Phone: 415-618-3545 or 1-888-431-ARTS (2787)
Learn more about our payment plans and third party resources to help with aid packages.
Housing is guaranteed for all new, full-time onsite students. We have 17 different housing options to choose from located in the heart of San Francisco near all of our academic buildings.
Working in close collaboration with School of Industrial Design on a sponsored project with GM, graphic design students rebranded Buick in order to make it relevant to 21st Century millennials. In addition to the logo and brand standards, students created audience personas, interactive avatars and client presentations.
COMPANIES THAT HAVE HIRED OUR GRADUATES
With more than 15,000 students enrolled, Academy of Art University nurtures tomorrow's art and design professionals.
| Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | |
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| Classes Begin | Sept 3 | Feb 8 | June 21 |
| Classes End | Dec 19 | May 29 | Aug 11 |