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How do I know if my college credits will transfer?
You should check with your target school’s enrollment/transfer office for course equivalency maps or tables with your prior colleges and universities. If they don’t have any, that will signal they may not be as transfer friendly as other institutions.
Is the Academy of Art University nationally accredited?
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is the national accrediting agency for art and design and art and design-related disciplines. The Academy of Art University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) to offer degrees of: Associate of Arts.
What is the graduation rate for Academy of Art University?
38.4\% (For first-time, full-time in 2018–19)
Academy of Art University/Graduation rate
Who owns the Academy of art University?
Founded as the Academy of Advertising Art in 1929 by artist Richard Stephens, the school today is owned by his granddaughter, Elisa Stephens, a society figure and one of San Francisco’s largest landlords. She or her limited liability corporations own 43 buildings, mainly for student housing and classrooms.
Is the Academy of art University for profit?
The Academy of Art University (formerly Academy of Art College), is a privately owned for-profit art school in San Francisco, California, in the United States. It was founded as the Academy of Advertising Art by Richard S. Stephens in 1929.
Does the Academy of Art University require a portfolio?
A portfolio is not required for undergraduate admission. We believe that aspiring artists and designers have the right to pursue their dreams with or without a portfolio. However, if you have a portfolio, we encourage you to submit it.
What are the transfer requirements for the American Academy of Art?
The Academy will not accept more than 50\% of transfer credit into the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. All students must complete 30 of the last 60 credit hours at the American Academy of Art. Acceptable homeschool transcripts must be notarized.
Does Academy of Art University evaluate my transcript?
Academy of Art University can only evaluate transcripts that have been translated into English. For assistance is having your transcript translated, please contact your Admissions Representative. We evaluate coursework from accredited colleges/universities that carry the same or similar credit system as Academy of Art University.
What grades do you need to transfer credits to another school?
To be eligible for transfer of credit to the college, completed course work must have achieved a minimum grade of “C” or “2.0,” and the completed credit must be considered comparable in content, purpose and standards to the level of course work at the American Academy of Art.
When will I be eligible for transfer credit review?
To be eligible for transfer credit review, your transcripts must be received by the end of your first semester at Academy of Art University. Academy of Art University can only evaluate transcripts that have been translated into English.