Prospective Students
Becoming a student at ACAD

Welcome! We know that searching for the right Art + Design education can be a daunting task, so we've done our best to simplify the process so your decision is an easy one. From our perspective the choice is simple: We think ACAD is the best place to enter the world of Art + Design - and we're not alone, so do our students, faculty, technicians and alumni.

Applying to ACAD: Learn how to build a portfolio (Audio | 1:06 | 1.1 MB)

Our website is just the first step in finding out how ACAD can prepare you for a career in Art + Design. We host and participate in a variety of student information sessions, both at home and abroad, throughout the year. These include our annual Open House + Portfolio Days, on- and off-campus information sessions, college tours, career and education fairs, online chat sessions and NPDA (National Portfolio Day Association) events across North America and internationally.

We know that you take your decision for an Art + Design education seriously. So we want to provide you with all of the information you need to make the best and most informed plans for college.

Don't hesitate to contact us anytime by:

Email admissions@acad.ca 
Phone 403.284.7617
Toll Free (in North America) 1.800.251.8290
Location Student Experience

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