Transcripts from accredited colleges or universities are evaluated by the Art Academy Department Chairs. Only grades of “C” or higher, from courses that are applicable to the Art Academy’s curriculum, are transferable. The maximum amount of transfer credit to be transferred will be determined by AAC Department Chairs on an individual basis.
Transcripts from other collegiate institutions not holding accreditation yet recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education will be evaluated by AAC Department Chairs on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credit may or may not be granted based on the institution’s collegiate standing and the individual course content of each course credit earned. Likewise, a grade of “C” or higher is required in each course.
AAC reserves the right to decline credits that are more than 10 years old unless a degree has been awarded. Transfer credits cannot be evaluated until a final official transcript has been received, however the AAC Registrar may be able to provide an estimate of earned credits if you’re currently actively enrolled in courses at another institution.
Official transcripts must be sent to the AAC Admissions Office at admissions@artacademy.edu, and otherwise follow the same steps for undergraduate and graduate application steps.
If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office at (513) 562-8740.
The Art Academy of Cincinnati has established the following articulation agreements:
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, Ohio – Transfer Agreement Summary
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) maintains a transfer pathway for students completing select Associate of Applied Science degrees at Sinclair Community College, including Visual Communication, Digital Media Design (Web Design Track), and Digital Media Design (Video Production Track).
Students are eligible for transfer consideration if they complete the associate degree with at least 60 transferable credits, earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and complete their final 30 transferable credits in residence at Sinclair Community College. Students must submit an undergraduate application to AAC during their final semester at Sinclair prior to completing the degree.
Eligible students may transfer into a related Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where transferred coursework will be evaluated according to AAC transfer credit and degree requirements.
University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College (UCBA) – Cincinnati, Ohio – Transfer Agreement Summary
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) accepts transfer applications from students currently enrolled at or graduating from the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (UCBA) who wish to pursue a related bachelor’s degree program at AAC. UCBA transfer applicants must meet the same admissions criteria required of all AAC transfer students.
UCBA students who graduate with an associate degree in a related program and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to AAC. Admitted students must comply with all AAC academic policies and procedures, including AAC residency requirements, as outlined in the AAC catalog. Advisors at either institution are available to assist students throughout the transfer process.
Students who complete or will complete an associate degree prior to enrolling at AAC are exempt from the AAC application fee.
AAC will accept up to 90 semester credit hours from UCBA, enabling students to complete a related AAC bachelor’s degree in approximately two years. While all coursework from the completed associate degree will transfer, not all credits may apply directly toward specific degree requirements at AAC.
University of New Mexico Taos – Taos, New Mexico – Transfer Admission Guarantee
The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) maintains a Transfer Admission Guarantee agreement with the University of New Mexico Taos which guarantees admission to AAC’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program for students who complete the designated Associate of Fine Arts in Art degree at University of New Mexico Taos and fulfill the AAC Transfer Credit Worksheet requirements.
To qualify, students must apply to AAC during their final semester, complete at least 60 transferable credits, earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and complete the final 30 transferable credits in residence at University of New Mexico Taos. Students who meet these requirements may transfer into AAC and typically complete the BFA degree in four additional 15-credit semesters.
