Full Sail was originally established in Ohio in 1979, offering audio courses that were taught by industry professionals. Courses were also conducted in Orlando, and as interest and enrollment increased, Full Sail permanently moved to Orlando in 1980. Since then, Full Sail has gradually added additional Associate's, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees.

Full Sail University is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education to offer Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Fine Arts degree programs. Additional Information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684.

Full Sail is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), [School# 055214]. The ACCSC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter VI, Part 602 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Further information may be found at www.accsc.org and on the Accreditation section of our site.

There are approximately 13,000 students enrolled at Full Sail.

Full Sail's college campus is situated in a suburb of Orlando, Florida called Winter Park, a town that plays host to residential communities and light commerce. The school is 15 minutes from downtown Orlando, 35 minutes from Disney and Universal Studios, 1 hour from Cape Canaveral and the Atlantic beaches, and less than 2 hours from the Gulf of Mexico.

Full Sail does not feature on-campus living arrangements, but for more information about housing options, please click here.

The schedule at Full Sail is demanding. It is very difficult to have a full-time job and attend Full Sail at the same time. It is probably feasible to have a part-time job in order to have some spending money.

Full Sail has several clubs and organizations that are related to the media industry, including a student chapter of the Audio Engineering Society, MEISA (Music & Entertainment Industry Student Assn.), Film Society, Black Student Union, Christian Campus Fellowship, Digital Art and Design Association, LAN Games Group, and Special Effects Society.

Full Sail is centrally located within walking distance of great housing, many restaurants, banks, shops, and medical facilities. Orlando has a public transportation system available for students without vehicles who need to go beyond the immediate area. For more information on bus schedules, routes, and fares, please contact the Lynx bus system at 407.841.8240 or online at GoLynx.com.