admissions

Freshmen Admission Requirements to the A.A. and B.A. Programs

You may enroll at ACA if you either:

• Have a high school diploma (or G.E.D)
• or are 18 years of age or older

Online Application
Paper Application (PDF)

Admission File

Your Admission file should contain:

1. Official Copies of your Academic Diploma from high school and (if applicable) official transcripts from all colleges or universities. You can email or fax your transcripts first, and then request to have your Official Transcripts sent directly to ACA after you receive your acceptance letter.

International Students must send transcripts accompanied by official English translations.

2. Proof of proficiency in the English language for students who are 18 or over, but without a high school diploma or GED. To attend the ACA degree program, the CAO will determine proof of proficiency by any or all of the following methods: a) Student will write the admission essay administered onsite by the CAO; and 2) Student will take an English placement test measuring oral and written communication skills to determine if they can successfully perform the work associated with the program; 3) Student will meet with the CAO for an oral interview.   

3. International Students should provide their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores.
Submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL internet based score of 61 (or a paper-based score of 500, or a computer-based score of 173) is required to demonstrate English proficiency. Without the minimum TOEFL score, the student will not be accepted to the degree program. However, students with a TOEFL internet based score of 53 (or a paper-based score of 477, or computer-based score of 153) may enroll in the certificate program as its focus is more on hands-on learning than academic learning.  

www.toefl.org

Academy of Couture Art TOEFL code is: 2916

4. An admission essay (Vision/Mission statement)

5. Your Portfolio:

Your Portfolio should contain no more than 12 examples of your best and most recent art work and should be submitted on a CD labeled with your name. You can also send your Portfolio by email at admissions@acawh.com or to your admissions representative. The Portfolio is requested only to assess your taste and not your technical skills. If you do not have any art work, please provide pictures of what you consider are the best products of the industry corresponding to your major.

6. The Admission Application Form:

Online Application:

Be sure to provide the application materials described in items 1 - 5 and mail to the address below (item 7).

PDF formatted Printable Application form:

Open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader, then complete and print the application form. Be sure to provide the application materials described in items 1 - 6 and mail to the address in item 7.

7. Send the Application Materials to the following address:

Academy of Couture Art Admissions
PDC, 8687 Melrose Ave., G520
West Hollywood, CA90069, USA
 

Admission Requirements to the 1 year Fashion Certificate Programs

Applicants for the Creative Fashion or Pattern Design Laboratory Certificate Programs should provide proof of a recognized degree in fashion, professional experience in design or pattern making, and submission of Portfolio subject to school academic advisor review.

Applicants for the Professional Fashion or Pattern Design Laboratory Certificate Programs should provide proof of 5 years work experience or ownership in a related field and submission of Portfolio.