Admissions

Online admissions: Degree and Certificate programs

Enrolling in any educational program is a big step, whether you're looking to earn a degree or learn new professional skills for a career change. At Sessions College, our mission is preparing art and design professionals. We believe in making the experience of choosing the right design program for you—and the admissions process that follows—as pleasant and informative as possible.

At our Tempe, Arizona campus, we have a team of dedicated Admissions Advisors who are all qualified designers and all available to answer your questions and guide you through the application process.

How to contact us

You can contact us Monday to Friday at 10am-10pm Eastern Time, and on Saturday at 10am-8pm Eastern Time.

  • Contact us by phone at 800-258-4115 (from the US) or 480-212-1704, option 1.
  • Contact us by live chat on this Web site. Simply respond to one of our pop-up windows or click on Chat Live.
  • Contact us by email at .

You are also welcome to schedule a visit to our main campus in Tempe, Arizona:

    Sessions College for Professional Design
    Main Campus
    398 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 300
    Tempe, AZ 85281

Take time to explore the Sessions College site, browse program options, and view our student work. When you’re ready with questions, we'll be ready with answers.

The Online Learning Advantage
Live Campus Tour - for prospective students.

Go to degree program admissions or certificate program admissions to learn more about program options.

Comparison of online degree and certificate programs

Unsure whether a degree program or a certificate program is the best option for you? This table provides a quick comparison of Sessions College online degree and certificate programs:

 

Associate Degree Programs

Certificate Programs
Program tracks Graphic Design, Web Design Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia Art, Digital Arts, Marketing Design, Game Art, Fine Arts
Duration Two years/six semesters (shorter for transfer students) 9 or 15 months depending on program level (longer if additional concentrations are selected)
For credit Yes No
Admissions policy Admissions review: transcripts, art samples, essay, references Open admissions: provide high school or college transcript
Transfer policy Yes, up to 36 credits No, but course substitution is possible
Schedule Three semesters/year Continuous
Weekly commitment 15-20 hours/week 10 hours/week
Class starts Spring, summer, and fall Monthly

We encourage you to explore our Degree Programs and Certificate Programs for more detailed information.

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