Admission Requirements

BA in Creative Communications Admission Requirements

The BA in Creative Communications is a completion program with a concentration in Film & Entertainment, for students who have already begun an undergraduate degree elsewhere. Applicants transfer prior college credit and complete the remaining units at Anaheim University. No showreel, portfolio or entrance examination is required.

Review the admission requirements, transfer-credit policy, English proficiency standards, and enrollment restrictions below, then complete Anaheim University’s online application when you’re ready.

Program type
Degree completion
Application fee
$75
Transfer credit
Up to 90 units
Entrance exam
None
RequirementDetail
Application materials
Application formRequired
Application fee non-refundable$75
One recent color photographDigital is okay
Government-issued photo IDScanned copy required
Academic requirements
Transferable college creditPrior undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution; up to 90 units may transfer (30 of them general-education)
Official transcriptsFrom every college attended, sealed, showing courses and grades
English proficiency — non-native English speakers (one of)
TOEFL500 PBT / 173 CBT / 61 iBT
IELTS6.0
TOEIC625
PTE Academic44
Other qualifying optionsSee the full list below
Other
Showreel / portfolioNot required
Entrance examinationNone required

English Proficiency Requirements

The language of instruction at Anaheim University is exclusively English, and English language services are not provided. Non-native English speakers must provide original documentation of college-level proficiency by meeting one of the following minimum scores:

TOEFL
61 iBT
IELTS
6.0
TOEIC
625
PTE Academic
44

Proficiency may also be shown by a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction; a transcript showing 30 semester hours taught in English with a “C” average, or a “C” or higher in an English composition class. Other accepted qualifications include BULATS Level 3 (60, accepted only for Cultura Inglesa in Brazil); ACT COMPASS ESL Placement Level 3; Eiken Pre-1; a CEFR B1 level assessed through recognized ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge; Duolingo English Test 95; Michigan MET 53; or the College Board Accuplacer ESL series.

 

Transcripts not in English: if your institution does not routinely issue transcripts in English, original-language records must be submitted with official English translations issued by the university or a professional translation service (Accredited Language Services, Berlitz, Liaison Linguistics, Josef Silny & Associates, American Evaluation & Translation Services, or Education Evaluators International). Translations must be exact and complete versions of the original records.

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Anaheim University currently does not accept students who reside in the following U.S. states and territories. If you reside in one of these locations, please contact Student Services at 714-772-3330 before applying.

AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaGeorgiaGuamIllinoisIndianaIowaMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMontanaNew JerseyNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaN. Mariana IslandsOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandUtahVirginiaVirgin IslandsWisconsinWyoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Submit your application
    Complete the Anaheim University admissions application. You may apply online or download the PDF application and submit it by email.
  2. 2
    Submit your supporting documents
    Provide a recent passport-size color photograph, government-issued photo ID, official transcripts from every college you have attended (showing courses and grades), and English-proficiency documentation if you are a non-native English speaker. All transfer-credit petitions should be submitted with your application. Documents may be uploaded with the online application or emailed to [email protected].
  3. 3
    Pay the application fee
    Pay the application fee. Payment may be made by credit card, check or money order, or bank wire transfer. For payment instructions or assistance, contact [email protected].
  4. 4
    Send required original documents
    Any required original application documents that are not submitted online should be sent by registered mail to:

    Anaheim University
    Office of Admissions, Room 110
    1240 S. State College Blvd.
    Anaheim, CA 92806-5150
    USA
  5. 5
    Application review
    Once your application materials are received, Anaheim University will review your application. A receipt for the application fee will be provided, and if your application is incomplete, the University will contact you with instructions regarding any outstanding materials.
  6. 6
    Complete your enrollment
    If your application is approved, you will receive an acceptance notification and Enrollment Agreement. Complete and return the required enrollment documentation and follow the University’s instructions for payment, registration, and beginning your program.