FAQs & Additional Information
Approved Teach-Out Partners
Last updated on September 24, 2024. Unless otherwise noted, all institutions are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
This list shows the corresponding teach-out partner options available for each of UArts' academic programs.
- Schedule a one-on-one appointment using this link to explore options and learn more.
AMDA College of the Performing Arts (accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission)
- Call 516-816-8668 or email enroll@amda.edu to learn more.
- Call Arcadia's dedicated hotline: 267-957-ARTS (2787) or contact Arcadia directly at UArts@arcadia.edu
Art Academy of Cincinnati (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission)
- Reach out via this form to connect with an admissions counselor.
Bennington College (accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education)
- Contact the Admission Office at 973-618-3500 or admissions@caldwell.edu for guidance
- Contact the Admission Office at 610-740-3780 or admissions@cedarcrest.edu for guidance
- To register for an individual counseling session, please use the following link: Drexel University - Individual Counseling Session with Admissions Counselor
- Interested undergraduate students should email admissions@eastern.edu, and interested graduate students should email gpsadmissions@eastern.edu.
- Call 631-250-4493 or email admissions@ftc.edu with any questions.
- Call 610-526-6050 or email enroll@harcum.edu with any questions.
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
- Complete the form on the landing page to be connected to a MICA admissions counselor, or email admissions@mica.edu
- Complete the form on the landing page to be connected directly to an Marywood admissions counselor
- Direct questions or appointment requests to any of the individuals listed on the landing page
Moore College of Art and Design
- Moore Campus Tours: https://admissions.moore.edu/portal/campus-tours
- Schedule a financial aid appointment: https://admissions.moore.edu/portal/FinAid
- Email admissions@rowan.edu to make a one-on-one appointment
- Reach out at admissions@sva.edu (for BFA program applicants) or gradadmissions@sva.edu (for Masters program applicants)
- Visit our website and complete the form listed under Next Steps
- For questions you may have that are not answered via our website, please email us at askanowl@temple.edu; or schedule a virtual appointment with an admissions representative
Additional information about teach-out partnerships is available on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education's website.
Additional Transfer Opportunities (with links to landing pages):
Last updated on August 15, 2024. Unless otherwise noted, all institutions are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Some of the below institutions are offering advantageous transfer terms to UArts students. Those terms might include waived application fees, automatic admission, or terms akin to those found in a teach-out agreement. Please review this spreadsheet noting those schools with advantageous terms.
Alvernia University
American University
Art of Education University (accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission)
Baldwin Wallace University (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission)
Berklee Online (accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education)
Bucks County Community College
California College of the Arts (accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission)
California Institute of the Arts (accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission)
College for Creative Studies (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission)
Community College of Philadelphia (CCP)
Delaware County Community College (DCCC)
Florida State University (accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)
Full Sail University (accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
George Washington University/Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
Georgian Court University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
La Salle University
Lebanon Valley College
Loyola University Maryland
Maine College of Art and Design (accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education)
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission)
Montserrat College of Art (accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education)
Muhlenberg College
New World School of the Arts (accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, Music, Theater and Art & Design)
New York Film Academy (accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission)
Northern Illinois University (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission)
Otis College of Art and Design (accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission)
Pacific Northwest College of Art/Willamette University (accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities)
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Pratt Institute/Pratt Munson
Rider University
Ringling College (accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rowan University's partnership with Studio Incamminati
Rutgers University - Camden
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Saint Joseph’s University
Savannah College of Art and Design (accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)
SUNY Buffalo State
SUNY Canton
SUNY Fredonia
Texas A&M University (accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)
The College of New Jersey
The Pennsylvania State University - Abington
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Delaware
University of Hartford (accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education)
University of Tampa (accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges)
Ursinus College
West Chester University
Financial Aid Information
Important Resources:
- Department of Education's Fact Sheet on UArts Closure
- Closed School Discharge Information
- How To Correct or Update Your FAFSA® Form (for adding another school)
- Forms Library (for forgiveness/discharge forms - closer school and borrower defense)
PHEAA - Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (Financial Aid Services) is available to answer questions about the PA state grant. Their customer service team can be reached at 1-800-692-7392.
Students can also schedule a one-on-one appointment by reaching out to the following individuals:
- Diona Brown, Director, PA School Services - diona.brown@pheaa.org
- Ron Felder, Higher Educational Access Partner - ronald.felder@pheaa.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Transcripts & Diplomas
How do I get a copy of my transcript or verify my enrollment history?
As of April 7, 2025, former UArts students will be able to request transcripts via Parchment, rather than the National Student Clearinghouse. Moore College of Art and Design is the custodian of UArts transcripts, and will only process transcript requests through Parchment.
Tuition Reimbursement
When will I receive my tuition reimbursement, and what is the process for doing so? Where will the reimbursement be sent from?
After the university's September 13, 2024 Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, all reimbursements must be processed as bankruptcy claims. Further information is below. Please be aware of potential phishing scams.
Bankruptcy Claim Information
For those owed money by the university, including those awaiting tuition refunds, please review the following instructions for filing a claim in The University of the Arts bankruptcy case:
You may either file a claim electronically, or print the claim form and mail it in. Please make sure to attach copies of the invoices/documentation supporting your claim. To access the form, visit the Bankruptcy Court website.
Please review this notice of the bankruptcy case filing, so you have the case number and information to correctly fill out the form.
If you have any questions regarding filling out the claim form, please contact:
Sonia Shah, Paralegal to Alfred T. Giuliano, Ch. 7 Trustee | GIULIANO, MILLER & COMPANY, LLC | Telephone: (856) 767-3000, Ext. 122 | Email: sshah@giulianomiller.com
Transferring to Other Institutions
How do I transfer to another university, college, school or program? What will happen to my grants, scholarships, and financial aid?
The teach-out partners and other transfer opportunities lists on this page reflect the wide range of options offered to UArts students for completing their degrees at other institutions. Per the terms of the teach-out agreements, those schools will match or decrease your overall net cost of tuition. UArts will transfer your records to the institution(s) of your choosing.
Additional Information
United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
Federal Student Aid Closed School Contacts
Office of Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid Feedback Center
Federal Student Aid Closed School
The above link can provide assistance if your college or career school closed while you were enrolled, or soon after you withdrew.
Pennsylvania Education Department
Pennsylvania Department of Education Colleges and Universities
Pennsylvania Department of Education Closed Institutions
Pennsylvania Department of Education Veterans Education (email Emily Butler, Chief, Division Of Veterans And Military Education, emibutler@pa.gov)
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) continues to post updates and answers to frequently asked questions on their website.