The Teach-Out Agreement allows students to transfer up to 100% of their credits to help them stay on track and complete their degrees.
Who Is Eligible*?
We will use the student’s degree audit report and a portfolio submission to determine their current skill level and which classes best meet remaining requirements. While helping a student complete their remaining requirements, we also want to prepare them for success after graduation:
The Academy of Art University will offer a $1,000 scholarship per semester, for up to a maximum of seven semesters. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits to be eligible. Students needing only three credits to graduate will be eligible for a $500 scholarship for one semester. *Excludes Game Development
If you don’t qualify for the Teach-Out Agreement, we offer the Transfer Articulation Agreement. Art Institute transfer students can transfer up to 75% of the degree equivalent offered at Academy of Art University. We check transfer credits by transcript review and portfolio submission. We use that to determine skill levels and placement. You also have the option of exploring majors that better align with your career goals.
Academy of Art is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). We are nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). View our full list of accreditations. We offer a $1,000 scholarship for up to seven semesters to all incoming Art Institute students. You must enroll in six units or more to qualify. This scholarship is available to both online and onsite students.
| Teach-Out Students | vs | Transfer Students |
|---|---|---|
| Completed 75% or more of their program at Art Institute. | Different | Completed less than 75% of their program at Art Institute |
| Associates: 68 or more completed credits out of 90. | Different | Associates: less than 68 credits were completed out of 90. |
| Bachelors: 135 or more completed credits out of 180. | Different | Bachelors: less than 135 credits were completed out of 180. |
| Bachelors: 135 or more completed credits out of 180. | Same | Can attend full-time or part-time. |
| 100% of all completed credits will be accepted. | Different | Can transfer up to 75% of credits into the Academy of Art University program pending a transcript and portfolio review. |
| Must submit portfolio and transcripts for review. | Same | Must submit portfolio and transcripts for review. |
| $1,000 scholarship per semester for up to a maximum of 7 semesters. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits to be eligible. Students needing only 3 credits to graduate will be eligible for a $500 scholarship for 1 semester. | Different | $1,000 scholarship per semester for up to a maximum of 7 semesters. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits to be eligible. |
| Students will graduate with an Academy of Art University diploma. | Same | Students will graduate with an Academy of Art University diploma. |
There are many things to consider when looking at transfer options. The Academy’s staff are here to help you complete your education. Let us help you get started. Tell us about yourself or call 844-875-1981 so we can help you earn your degree without delay.
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