Resources for transfer students
Are you or someone you know, thinking of transferring to an Art Institutes school? Cool.
Follow one of these easy steps to begin your transfer process.
HELPFUL TIP: No matter which category you are in below, we highly encourage you to arrange for a visit and
interview at The Art Institutes school of your choice, as soon as you can. It’s the easiest way to ask questions,
have your records reviewed and get started (or restarted) on your creative education.
Current students at an Art Institutes school
If you plan on transferring to another location within The Art Institutes system without taking any time off other
than the normal break between quarters, then please contact the Readmissions Office at The Art Institutes school
in which you have an interest in transferring. They will be able to advise you what documents they will need
from you and your current location of The Art Institutes system of schools in order to review your file and
discuss with you the transfer process. Also, the Readmissions Office will be able to discuss with you other
pertinent information such as your program of interest, housing, transfer of credit, financial aid (available for those who qualify),
career services and visiting the school!
Former students of an The Art Institutes school
If you have been out of school for more than the normal breaks between quarters or did not complete the current term,
please contact the Admissions Office of The Art Institutes school in which you are interested in transferring.
They will be able to discuss with you other pertinent information such as your program of interest, housing, transfer
of credit, financial aid (available for those who qualify), career services and visiting the campus!
Programs offered by one school within The Art Institutes system may be similar to, but not identical to,
programs offered at another school within the system. This is due to differences imposed by state law,
use of different instructional models, and local employer needs. Therefore, if you decide to transfer to another
school within The Art Institutes system, not all of the credits you earn at The Art Institutes school you
previously attended, or are currently attending, may transfer to The Art Institutes school you are considering for transfer.
In the U.S. higher education system, transferability of credit is determined by the receiving institution taking into
account such factors as course content, grades, accreditation and licensing.
Check out The Art Institutes Interschool Transfer Guide and get your Transfer Release Form.
Transferring from another college or university
If you are interested in transferring to any of The Art Institutes schools from another college or university, please
contact the Admissions Office of The Art Institutes school that you are interested in and they can assist you in answering
your questions about transfer requirements, credit transfers, housing, financial aid (available for those who qualify), etc.
It is the responsibility of the student to direct official academic transcripts from former colleges or university to
The Art Institutes school you desire to transfer to in order for an evaluation to establish what credits, if any,
will transfer into The Art Institutes school of your interest.