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Application Process

Online college application for Associate's degree program

Applying to the Sessions College Associate's degree program is a fast and convenient process. With our online college application you can apply at any time for classes starting in January, May, and September. You can complete your online application form in 10-15 minutes, and receive a decision within two weeks of a completed application.

We encourage prospective students to talk to an Admissions Advisor if they have any questions about the application process.

Application Requirements

To complete your application you will need to:

• Complete our short application form.
• Write a 500-word essay expressing your interest in studying graphic design, Web design, or digital media.
• Send us 5-10 samples of your art and design work or complete a written creative skills assessment provided by your Admissions Advisor. Submission guidelines.
• Provide transcripts from your high school and any colleges attended. (If you have graduated college, you don't need to provide high school transcripts.)
• Submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores if English is not your native language.
• Pay an application fee of $50 upon receipt of all items.

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Next application deadlines:

• Application deadline for September 2012 classes: June 15th, 2012

Request Transcripts

All applicants must provide official transcripts by the application deadline. Please provide all transcripts from your graduating high school and any colleges attended. If you have graduated college, high school transcripts are not required.

Requesting transcripts is easy. Visit the Web site of your school for a transcript request form or call their registrar's office to make the request. Ask that an official transcript be sent to Sessions College at this address:

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

Application Extras

You can enhance your application by providing additional materials for review:

• Official SAT or ACT scores
• Letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation may be emailed to or mailed to the address above.

Codes for submitting SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS scores:

SAT	College Board scores reporting	Code 6356
ACT	ACT score reporting	Code 5344
TOEFL	TOEFL score reporting: Internet-based test, paper-based test	Code 6346
IELTS	IELTS score reporting	No code required

A valid, minimum score of 61 (iBT) or 500 (PBT) on the TOEFL or 6.0 on the IELTS is required if English is not your native language.

What are my chances of acceptance?

The goal of the Sessions College degree program admissions policy is to identify students who have a potential to complete the program and succeed in design and digital media. We are looking for students who have a passion for art and design and who will make a positive contribution to the program.

Every aspect of the application is carefully considered. We look at each candidate's academic record, essay, art and design samples, and other supporting materials before a decision is made. This process helps us ensure that you start class with a group of talented, committed students who will spur you to improve your work.

What if I don't have a portfolio?

Beginners in art and design are often concerned about providing work samples. We are not looking for professional-level work from entering students, but rather evidence of creativity or passion for design. Examples of design, drawings, photographs, art projects, or other creative work are acceptable.

If you do not have art or design samples to submit, your Admissions Advisor can provide you with a written creative skills assessment in which you demonstrate your current understanding of the design field with a critique of provided design samples.