The Art Institute of California- Sacramento is a art school in Sacramento.

Student Groups

• Multicultural student body who shares similar creative interests and goals.
• Offers an Orientation program to help you find your footing as a new student.
• Seeks and welcomes input from students to better support the school's mission.
• Provides accommodations for students with disabilities.

Programs

Creative people require creative careers. As we enter the 21st century, our world is more visual and dynamic than any time in history. There are more career opportunities in creative fields than ever before. The Art Institute of California — Sacramento leads the way to these opportunities.

Solid, innovative programs prepare students for employment in creative fields. Nearly every career opportunity in the creative arts is represented here. Some of our programs focus on design and media arts. Others concentrate on the culinary arts. All of these programs have been developed by The Art Institutes system of schools with an eye toward tomorrow’s careers and combine almost five decades of educational experience.

Students utilize industry-related equipment and learn from experienced educators and professionals. The school is in session year-round and, depending on the length of the program, students graduate with either an associate's or bachelor's degree in their chosen field.

How to attend this school

Our admissions process isn't just about forms and numbers and what you did in high school. It's about you, the individual. Yes, we look at your academic background and work. But we also take the time to sit down and find out what's important to you. We help you assess your career possibilities...what holds the most promise, what's realistic, and what isn't. Together we will define your goals and professional objectives.

As a prospective student seeking admission to The Art Institute of California — Sacramento, you must be a high school graduate, hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution of postsecondary education as a prerequisite for admissions. An applicant who holds a bachelor's degree or higher may submit proof of the bachelor's degree to satisfy the high school completion requirement. Students who have a high school diploma or G.E.D. scores, yet cannot provide a transcript of GED scores, may submit alternate written documentation to satisfy this requirement. The Art Institute of California — Sacramento President must approve all such exceptions. High School seniors who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates their expected graduation date.

Also, all prospective students will be required to independently conceive and write an essay of approximately 150 words describing how an education at The Art Institute of California — Sacramento will help them attain their career goals.

Each individual who seeks admission to The Art Institute of California — Sacramento will be interviewed either in person or by telephone by an assistant director of admissions. The purpose of the interview is to explore the prospective new student's background interests as they relate to the programs offered at the school, assist prospective students to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with their background and interest, and provide information about curriculum offerings and support services available at the school. Nationally-based exams, such as the SAT or ACT exam, will be considered. In addition, The Art Institute of California — Sacramento reserves the right to request any supplemental information necessary to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.

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