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Parents & Family

Parents & Family

Get prepared for sending your student to the premier arts institution in the country.

Spring 2020 Online Parent and Family Orientation Chat

Thursday, January 23rd @ 1:00pm, Pacific Time

To participate, register here.

Can’t attend? You can request a recording here

If you have any issues accessing the online meeting room, please contact the Online Help Desk:

Email: online@academyart.edu
Phone: 415.618.3545 or 1.888.431.ARTS (2787)
Hours: 8:00 AM through Midnight, Pacific Time, seven days a week

Getting Started

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Parent Handbook

An overview of what to expect for both you and your student.

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Campus Tours

Visit us and experience our world-class campus in San Francisco. See our galleries, state of the art facilities, and meet with representatives across departments.

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Admissions

From online to on-campus, graduate or undergraduate, or anything in-between, get to know the admissions process.

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Tuition & Aid

Learn more about our payment plans and third party resources to help with aid packages.

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Housing

Discover our communal and secure residence facilities.

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Dining

Learn about our healthy and delicious meal plans.

Academics

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Accreditation

From fine art to architecture, discover our fully accredited degrees in 26 creative disciplines.

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Academic Calendar

Find deadlines, attend events, and find out when classes start and end.

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Academy Resource Center

Learn about tutoring, special equipment access, EAP services, and more—all available to your student.

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Library

Our art-centric library houses more than 50,000 design books, hundreds of thousands of digital images and films, and an extraordinary array of subject guides.

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Online Student Academic Resources

Get academic help and information specifically for online students.

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International Student Academic Resources

Get help with immigration, visas, and tax issues.

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Graduate Student Academic Resources

Find help and information for graduate students.

Student Life

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Athletics

Discover our NCAA-level sports teams and communities.

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Clubs & Organizations

Over 40 clubs and organizations to make friends, develop skills, or just cut loose.

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Fitness & Recreation

Explore our gymnasium, pool, yoga, health seminars, and more.

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Health

Learn more about our custom health insurance plan offered by Health Net.

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Facilities

Discover a wealth of equipment and spaces available for use.

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City Life

A wealth of cultural opportunities await in San Francisco.

Get to Know Us

Get to Know Us

Get to know our world-class staff and see why we’re one of the top arts universities in the country.

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