Ringling College will offer seamless transfer and fastrack opportunities to University of the Arts students.
Ringling College of Art and Design has over 1700 undergraduate students and offers 13 unique degree programs. The College is the only institution in Florida dedicated exclusively to teaching art and design. Many of our programs are ranked among the best in the nation and the world. Students from around the world come to Ringling College to learn from creative minds who are leaders in their fields. We are a diverse, inclusive campus community—and you are welcome here.
UArts transfer students will be given special consideration of transfer credits, including core studio courses, and we are committed to attempting to have students continue on their current graduation trajectory. In addition, our highly flexible major, Visual Studies, will welcome any UArts students wishing to pursue a more open pathway of study.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
Ringling College is pleased to honor the amounts of all academic-based scholarships you received from UArts. In addition, you may be eligible to receive additional financial aid awards by submitting your 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Ringling College. Include Ringling College’s FAFSA code of 012574 at www.studentaid.gov.
Information about Financial Aid
Explore our creative disciplines—with BFA programs and BA programs—to find your place on a campus designed for cultivating your creativity.
Transfer-friendly majors
Questions? Email
admissions@ringling.edu
Take a tour
There are multiple ways to visit us at Ringling College. If you plan a visit to us in person, you can reserve a spot on our Monday-Saturday campus tours.
Get virtual
Can’t make it in person? Take a virtual tour. Explore our beautiful grounds, residence halls and apartments, educational facilities, and makerspaces, and even take a virtual walk around the culturally-rich city of Sarasota.
Connect
We are here to help! Feel free to call 941-309-0195 or email us at admissions@ringling.edu.
Office of Admissions
We’re here to help!
Our admissions counselors are formally trained to help applicants navigate the admissions process and develop their portfolios.
Schedule a video appointment to get your art portfolio reviewed.
Apply now through the Common App.
Track your application status via our online portal.
