Apply for Admission

Application fees waived for Domestic Students Summer & Fall 2025

Completing an application online is the quickest, easiest way to apply to Academy of Art University. Keep in mind that while we accept general admissions applications on a rolling basis, there are deadlines for specific programs and we encourage you to apply early. High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in our Pre-College Art Experience Program, apply here. If you have technical questions or concerns about the application process, please see below:

Domestic Applicants
415-274-2200
800-544-2787
admissions@academyart.edu

International Applicants
415-274-2208
intladmissions@academyart.edu

Pre-College Applicants
Apply Here
415-618-8203
800-544-2787
preadmissions@academyart.edu

Applications are currently open for all 2025 & 2026 terms

Application close dates vary based on semester:
- Summer 2025 – June 21^st, 2025
- Fall 2025 – September 12^th, 2025
- Spring 2026 – February 9^th, 2026
- Summer 2026 – June 19^th, 2026
- Fall 2026 – September 15^th, 2026
- Intersession
  - Summer Intersession 2025 – May 27^th, 2025
  - Winter Intersession 2026 – January 2^nd, 2026
  - Summer Intersession 2026 – May 22^nd, 2026

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I am applying as a/an

United States Military Status

Is this application being submitted by an International Referral Agency?

YesNo

Agency Name

Agency PM Code

Note: if you have any questions regarding your International Referral Agency PM Code, please see below. For agencies in China and Taiwan, contact: intlapplication1@academyart.edu. For agencies in Other Countries, contact: intlapplication2@academyart.edu.

Country of Birth

Country of Citizenship

Is English your first language?

YesNo

Provide your name as it appears on your Social Security Card, Individual Taxpayer Identification Card or Passport.

First Name

Last Name

Is this the name that appears on your official Transcript?

YesNo

Transcript First / Given Name

Transcript Last / Surname

Mailing Address Country

Street Address

Apartment Number / Suite / Secondary Address Info

City

State

Australian Province

Canadian Province

Chinese Province

Zip/Postal Code

Phone

Please enter numbers only

Combo Phone

Date of Birth (Enter as YYYY-MM-DD)

What is your highest level of education?

What year did/will you graduate from high school?

How would you like to take courses? Online or onsite?

What are you most interested in studying?

Area of Interest

When do you plan on starting?

100 percent online No

100 percent online Yes

Military No

Military Yes

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