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Welcome, Class of 2022!

Welcome to campus, superheroes in training! Your first mission? Orientation. Get details here.

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We're a Top Film School!

And we're not the only ones who think so...check out the 2018 rankings from The Hollywood Reporter!

Who made the cut?

Our students are finalists!

Congrats and fingers crossed for our Computer Animation students in the running for Student Academy Awards!

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We're in the Top 10 VFX Schools!

The Hollywood Reporter ranked us among the best for applying VFX to Motion Design, Game Art, and more.

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12 Creative Disciplines

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Business of Art & Design

Computer Animation

Creative Writing

Film

Fine Arts

Game Art

Graphic Design

Illustration

Motion Design

Photography & Imaging

Virtual Reality Development

Visual Studies

Let’s get you started on your creative journey! As a student at Ringling, you’ll receive the highest quality art and design education, work with the most cutting-edge technology and tools, and collaborate with the biggest names in the arts industries.

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Important Dates

November 1, 2015

Early Action Deadline for Computer Animation applications only. Computer Animation applicants who select Early Action and submit all application requirements by November 1 will have their admission decision mailed no later than December 15. Early Action is not binding, and applicants may apply to other colleges. The earlier notification of the decision allows students and families more time to plan for enrollment. Applicants for all other majors may apply at any time; decisions will be mailed within four weeks of completion of all application requirements.

November 7, 2015

Fall Preview Day for prospective students

January 15, 2016

Deadline for Computer Animation applications. Decisions will be mailed by April 1.

Applicants for all other majors may apply at any time; decisions will be mailed within four weeks of completion of all application requirements.

February 13, 2016

Spring Preview Day for prospective students

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Our Alumni Success Stories

Ringling College has been inspiring and shaping emerging creativeleaders for over 85 years. We

have the professional resources, connections, and faculty to support you in whatever your creative goal may be. Don’t just take our word for it—see what our alumni are doing!

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Real World Experience

To graduate career-ready, you’ll have the opportunity to work with real-world clients from day one. No matter what your major, we offer several programs to give you the tools, experience, and familiarity working on actual client projects, from conception to execution. High profile assignments like feature films, live television jobs, video game development, and more, will give you the experience you need!

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World-Class Facilities

Our studios, labs, and classrooms are outfitted with the world’s most cutting-edge technology and designed to enable you to learn, experiment, and create work in a professional setting. You’ll have access the most advanced tools and technology to push your work further than you thought possible.

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Best Location in US

Did you know that Sarasota, Florida, is ranked #1 US City for Well-Being and was voted for having best white sand beaches in America? Plus, there are hundreds of activities, restaurants, clubs, and galleries. There is always something fun to do!

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Award-Winning Faculty

Ringling faculty are highly dedicated, as well as active, respected leaders in their fields. With deep networks of contacts and strong backgrounds in the professional world, they prepare you to become a highly sought after creative professional.

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