Admission Requirements for Domestic Students
To Submit Your Portfolio:
- Go to and select ݮƵ College on the My Colleges tab.
- Under Art Supplement, select instructions.
- Follow the link to the ݮƵ College of Art and Design Art Supplement Site which will take you to SlideRoom.
Additional Requirements
Transfer Applicants
Click here for information on how to apply as a transfer student.
International Applicants
Click here to view additional application and visa requirements for International.
Homeschool Applicants
Homeschoolers must achieve and submit one of the following:
- Standard high school diploma recognized by their local school district
- GED diploma
- A minimum of 12 college credits through dual enrollment
- A homeschool transcript with corresponding course descriptions, syllabi, and/or curricular details
- An ACT score of 15 or above or a SAT score of 899 or above
FLDOE Home Education Affidavit (for FL residents only) is available
Veteran Applicants
ݮƵ College of Art and Design offers Veterans and their dependents the opportunity to expand their artistic abilities while using their GI Bill® education benefits to fund their goals. Students using GI Bill® education benefits will complete a certification request and provide proof of eligibility prior to being certified for benefits with ݮƵ College’s VA Certifying Official in the Office of Advising, Records, and Registration.
For more information and forms, visit the Department of Veteran Affairs website at www.gibill.va.gov. Click on the link, “Applying for Benefits” and get started. This website contains all of the information you will need to take you through the step-by-step process of applying for your VA benefits.
You may also contact the VA by phone at 1-888-GIBill1 (1-888-442-4551) and a VA Education Case Manager will assist you through this process. Please note the certifying process can take between six to eight weeks. You can contact the ݮƵ College’s VA Certifying Official at vabenefits@ringling.edu for details. Additional Information for Veterans: The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. ݮƵ College of Art and Design emails new incoming students estimated award notices.
Returning students can view award notices in NetPartner when logged into their account. You can access a personalized VA tuition and yellow ribbon financial plan by contacting your VA Certification and Readmission Specialist. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.
Readmission Applicants
– Click ‘Create New Account’ to access the form.
Students who have previously attended ݮƵ College of Art and Design and wish to return to complete their degree program should complete the Readmission Application which is available through the Office of Advising, Records, and Registration. Students who took courses at other institutions since attending ݮƵ College must present an official final transcript with grades of “C” or better to be considered for readmission. Additional information such as an updated portfolio may be required. Acceptance will be decided on a competitive basis among other readmit students vying for the same level and on a space-available basis.
To request the Readmissions Application, please email: registrar@ringling.edu
We’re here to help!
Our admissions counselors are formally trained to help applicants navigate the admissions process and develop their portfolios.
Schedule a video appointment to get your art portfolio reviewed.
Apply now through the Common App.
Track your application status via our online portal.