Parents & Family

Fall 2019 Parent and Family Orientation

Wednesday, August 28th @ 10:30am Pacific Time
Morgan Auditorium
491 Post Street
San Francisco, CA

Can’t attend? Register for…

Fall 2019 Online Parent and Family Orientation Chat

Monday, August 26th @ 3:00pm 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

Please view a recording of the Fall 2018 Parent and Family Orientation: Click Here!

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