At Art Academy of Cincinnati, we're interested in who you are as an artist and where you want to go in your creative future. First-year applicants submit the Application, official high school transcripts, and a portfolio of creative work—there is no application fee. Your portfolio includes 8-15 works in any medium and should reflect your curiosity, creativity, and commitment to your practice. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and students are encouraged to apply early for priority scholarship consideration and enrollment opportunities.

Whether you're transferring from a community college, another art and design school, or exploring a new creative direction, Art Academy of Cincinnati is committed to helping you make the most of the work you've already done. In addition to transfer credits, we also offer articulation agreements with select institutions to help maximize transfer credit and provide a clear path toward completing your degree. Transfer applicants submit the Application, official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, and a portfolio of 8–15 works in any medium—there is no application fee. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.