ATLANTA — The Art Institutes announced the closure of several US campuses, including Atlanta, on its website.
According to The Art Institutes website, the following schools would permanently close on Sept. 30:
• Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Austin, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of Dallas, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of San Antonio, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
• The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The institution said a culmination of events over the past decade has forced the closure, adding they were unable to absorb the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no word right now on what will happen with students who are expected to graduate in December.
Students were provided with details on how to get their transfer papers, and the school said it’s working with partners to help with possible transfers. A link is also available for student loan help from the government.
