Contents 1 Admissions FAQ 1.1 When is the application deadline? 1.2 When can I find out the decision on my application? 1.3 How often do DigiPen students start school? 1.4 What does DigiPen look for in a potential applicant? 1.5 Does DigiPen accept credits from other colleges for transfer? 1.6 How can I prepare myself to apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology? 1.7 Which companies have hired DigiPen's students and graduates? 1.8 Does DigiPen have on campus housing? 1.9 Would you recommend that I work while attending school?

Admissions FAQ

When is the application deadline?

DigiPen works on a rolling admissions basis. We encourage new applicants to apply by February 1st of each year, but we will continue to accept qualified applicants after that date until all spaces are filled.

When can I find out the decision on my application?

Once we receive all of the necessary application materials, we can typically get a decision back to applicants within two to four weeks by mail.

How often do DigiPen students start school?

DigiPen only enrolls new degree seeking students in the fall semester.

What does DigiPen look for in a potential applicant?

Beyond the mandatory admissions requirements listed here, the following crucial characteristics can make your academic career with us successful:

• A strong desire to achieve
  
• An affinity for logical thinking
  
• An understanding of creativity
  
• Artists will need to learn to work with programmers
  
• Thick skin is necessary
  
• Respect for yourself and your peers
  

Does DigiPen accept credits from other colleges for transfer?

DigiPen will accept credit earned at other colleges and universities within the last 10 years, provided that they meet the following guidelines:

a. The course(s) offered for transfer must be taken at an accredited institution
b. The course(s) must be comparable in academic quality to DigiPen courses and comparable in quantity (amount of credit hours earned)
c. Transfer credit will be considered for courses in which the grade of B or better is recorded
d. Courses transferred to a student's major may also require a validation examination in order to be accepted
e. Credit or Pass grades will not be accepted for transfer

• Important note: All students enter DigiPen at a first-year (freshman) standing, and if transfer credits are awarded, they serve to lighten a student's course load on a semester-by-semester basis. You must be an enrolled student to request to have your transfer credits evaluated.

For more details about DigiPen's transfer credit policies, please refer to our current course catalog, found online at http://www.digipen.edu/main/Course_Descriptions

How can I prepare myself to apply to DigiPen Institute of Technology?

Prospective Real-Time Interactive Simulation or the Computer Engineering program applicants, you should focus your studies on mathematics, physics, and computer science. We recommend you take all of the following:

• Math up through Calculus/AP Calculus
  
• Physics up through the grade 12 level
  
• Computer science up through the grade 12 level
  
• Production Animation program applicants, you should develop your art skills as much as possible. For example, classes that involve art, drawing, photography, sculpture, and story writing will be very helpful.
  
• Computer Science Graduate program students, should focus their studies on data structures, algorithm analysis and networking, computer architecture, principles of operating systems, compilers, and programming languages; discrete math and theory of computation; computer graphics; programming experience in a high level language. Graduate applicants will also need a strong background in mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, and numerical computations.
  

Which companies have hired DigiPen's students and graduates?

Some of DigiPen's students and graduates have gone on to work for companies including Nintendo of America, Nintendo Software Technology, Iguana, Konami, Electronic Arts, Paradigm Entertainment, Interplay, Valve Entertainment, Sony, DreamWorks Interactive, Sierra, Amaze Entertainment, Monolith, and Microsoft. The Institute continues to establish relationships with various computer/video game development companies.

Does DigiPen have on campus housing?

No, DigiPen is strictly off-campus housing. However, DigiPen happily assists students in finding compatible roommates via our online Roommate Locator Database located on our Housing page. DigiPen has also created a booklet of resources from rental resources, property listings, bus lines, and general relocation information. Please feel free to download and print a copy of the DigiPen's Housing Guide.

Would you recommend that I work while attending school?

DigiPen does not recommend working while attending school due to the heavy course load. However, some students do hold limited part-time jobs either outside of school or on-campus. Some limited on-campus positions include graders, teacher assistants, and library assistants. Instruction-related positions nearly always go to returning students rather than freshmen. In the nearby area, students can find a wealth of retail, food service, and other jobs.