ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
The Art Center Design College seeks students who have a strong desire to succeed, the integrity to produce high quality original work and the commitment to realize their personal best. The Application Review Board reviews each application individually to determine the strengths of the applicant. Acceptance is determined by an assessment of documents submitted by the applicant. The following information outlines the steps in The Art Center Design College admissions procedures.

APPLICATION FORM/FEES
Applicants must submit a completed application for admission and a $25.00 application fee (international students - $50.00).

PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND ESSAY
The Personal Statements form and the Essay offer you a chance to speak directly to the Review Board. This is an important opportunity for you to voice your strengths as a candidate for The Art Center Design College.

PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Please complete each statement listed on the form. This form allows us to learn more about you as a person and learn how you believe The Art Center Design College can assist you in achieving your goals.

ESSAY
Your essay is evaluated on writing style, content, organization, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling. Please chose ONE of the following topics and submit a 5-7 paragraph typed essay.

• Option #1: Walt Disney said, “All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them.” Describe one of your dreams and the steps you will take to make it a reality.
• Option #2: “Success doesn’t come to you … you go get it” (Marva Collins). Explain what this quote means to you and how it applies toward you achieving your current goal.
• Option #3: Explain how you became interested in the field you intend to study; describe what excites you about this field and how you believe The Art Center Design College will assist you in achieving your goals.
  
  

TRANSCRIPTS
High school graduates must submit transcripts with cumulative grade point average (GPA) or proof of diploma indicating date of high school graduation. General Education Development (GED) recipients must submit GED certification with corresponding scores. Based on additional education or life experience, high school transcripts or GED scores may not be an accurate indication of basic ability. Therefore, applicants with a high school GPA less than 2.5 or GED recipients with scores indicating areas of weakness may be eligible for “limited study” admission (see “limited study” for additional information).

ACT OR SAT TEST SCORES
All applicants are required to submit ACT or SAT test scores
unless the applicant has earned a bachelor’s or graduate
degree. Applicants who have not previously taken one of
these standardized tests may take the ACT residual test
offered at The Art Center Design College.

ARTWORK/PORTFOLIO
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Illustration and Animation, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Photography are required to submit a minimum of three examples of their artistic abilities for permanent retention. Slides, photocopies (color or black/white), photographs or digital files are accepted.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Animation must also complete two animation exercises designed to evaluate creativity.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Fine Arts are encouraged to submit examples of their work, but it is not required.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Photography and Landscape Architecture are not required to submit artwork for acceptance.

ADMISSIONS APPOINTMENT
Applicants may meet with an Art Center Program Representative in
person or by phone.