Undergraduate Transfer Student Admission | NSAD

Attracted to our prime location, faculty of active practitioners and innovative, hands-on approach, many students transfer to NSAD from community colleges, career education institutions and other universities.

You can easily join them—and start your program when it works best for you during one of our four 10-week quarters: fall, winter, spring and summer.

Undergraduate Transfer Student Admission Requirements:

  • Graduation from a recognized high school or acceptable evidence of comparable academic achievement unless you hold an associate degree or are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
  • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5
  • An official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning for all equivalent education considered for evaluation and admission
  • Portfolio review: A compilation of creative work from academic, professional or personal experience, presented in 8.5” x 11” format.  See portfolio guidelines for details.
  • A completed application form with application fee.