Admissions

Application Procedure

1. All applicants must be high school graduates of an approved school

2. All applicants must possess a regular High School Diploma or possess a High School General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with satisfactory scores. Proof of the High School Diploma or GED must be received prior to the end of the first semester of attendance.

3. All applicants are required to tour the school facilities.

4. All applicants are required to have a personal interview with the Admissions Director.

5. AOS and BGA Graphic Art and Deisgn and BGA Illustration applicants are required to present their art

portfolio to the College Director.

6. AOS and BGA Photography major applicants are required to tour the college facilities and have a personal interview with the admissions office.

 Persons applying for admission to the college must:

1. Complete the college application for admission accurately and thoroughly. Please print neatly when completing this application.

2. Submit $100 application fee with your college application.

3. Submit a copy of your high school diploma or GED.

4. Ask your high school registrar to mail your official high school transcript directly to the college.

5. AOS and BGA applicants who are majoring in Graphic Art and Design or in Illustration must present a portfolio of 8 to 10 pieces of their recent art work when meeting with the Director. Portfolios are evaluated on the basis of skills, creativity and potential for professional competence.

Orientation

Prior to the start of each semester, a student orientation program is conducted for the benefit of the new students.  This orientation program provides the opportunity for new students to meet in a less formal setting their instructors, fellow classmates as well as the college staff.  During orientation, students take care of the last minute administrative and business matters.  Emphasis is placed on academic achievement, attendance, student services, career search as well as the student's responsibility for the repayment of their Federal Student Loans upon graduation.