Visit KCAI

We'd love to help you plan a campus visit. Just call the admissions office at 800-522-5224 (toll free) or 816-474-5224 (if you're local), and we will make arrangements for you to participate in a student-led tour of our beautiful campus.

Personal consultation with an admissions counselor

Visit with an admissions representative for a personal interview or portfolio review during office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Reservations are required. Call the admissions office at 800-522-5224 or locally at 816-474-5224 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or e-mail your request to visit@kcai.edu. Please note if you are requesting both a personal visit and a tour, and we will schedule your consultation either prior to or directly after your tour.

Information sessions

These morning sessions provide an enjoyable opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about the Kansas City Art Institute. You'll experience:

• A digital presentation of what each department has to offer including images of current student work.

• Take a tour of our campus.

• Learn about financial aid.

• Learn about student life and careers and other KCAI services.

A portfolio review may be conducted by one of the regional coordinators if desired following the session.

Fall 2010 information sessions will take place on the following days:

Friday, Sept. 3

Friday, Sept. 17

Friday, Oct. 1

Friday, Oct. 22

Friday, Nov. 5

Friday, Nov. 19

Friday, Dec. 10

Information session schedule

9 - 9:30 a.m.: Check-in at the admissions office in Vanderslice Hall, 4415 Warwick Blvd.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Digital presentation of the B.F.A. program including images of current student work, campus facilities and the Kansas City community.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.: Information about financial aid.
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Campus tour.
12:15 - 3 p.m.: Optional portfolio review and/or personal interviews.

Reservations are required for these sessions and may be made by calling the KCAI admissions office toll free at 800-522-5224 or locally at 816-474-5224 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by e-mailing visit@kcai.edu. Let us know how many are in your party, what city you live in and what school you are presently attending. Also let us know if you are bringing your portfolio.

Directions to campus (4415 Warwick Blvd.)

From the northwest or KCI airport: Take I-29 south to downtown KC area; then highway 71 south; exit at Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd and turn right onto Cleaver II Blvd; travel west to Oak Street; turn right on Oak Street; take first left onto 45th Street; street curves to the right and turns into Warwick Blvd. KCAI is on your right.

From the northeast: Take I-35 south to downtown KC area, then highway 71 south; exit at Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd and turn right onto Cleaver II Blvd; travel west to Oak Street; turn right on Oak Street; take first left onto 45th Street; street curves to the right and turns into Warwick Blvd. KCAI is on your right.

From the east: Take I-70 west to I-35/670 south;once past downtown area continue on I-35 south and take the Broadway Exit (left lane); left on 43rd Street, cross Main St.; right on Warwick Boulevard.

From the west: Take I-70 east to 670 east to I-35 south; take Broadway exit (left lane); left on 43rd Street; cross Main St; right on Warwick Boulevard.

From the southeast: Take I-35 north to highway 50/56 Shawnee Mission Parkway exit and turn right going east; cross State Line Rd; street becomes Ward Parkway; stay in one of left three lanes as road curves left (north)and turns into Roanoke Pkwy/Madison; turn right onto 43rd Street; cross Main St.; right on Warwick Boulevard.

From the southwest: From northbound highway 71 exit at Swope Parkway/US-56 W; go left (west) on Swope Parkway; Swope Pkwy becomes Volker Blvd; turn right on Oak Street; turn left at 45th Street; street curves right and turns into Warwick Blvd.; KCAI is on your right.