Full Sail University began 1979 in Dayton, Ohio, as an audio recording workshop. It provided unparalleled opportunity for students to become familiar with the industry through real-world experience in professional studio environments. The university eventually relocated to Central Florida, planting roots in its current Winter Park location in 1989. Its project-based, relevant educational philosophy was readily adapted to other fields in entertainment and media from filmmaking, to digital media, to entertainment business which combined time working on real-world environments with instruction by industry veterans. Today, Full Sail University offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees designed for evolving industries across entertainment, media, art, and technology.

Full Sail University’s educators bring knowledge and extensive professional experience to the table. They share a philosophy that teaching is less about dictating what to do, and more about coaching and mentorship. Education also comes from beyond the classroom through industry advisors, outside pros who stay engaged with degree programs to give feedback about advances and trends.

There's another reason why Full Sail campus feels like a production studio as it operates on the same kind of schedule. Students classes and labs take place around the clock, and the courses in their degree progress month-to-month so they are fully immersed in their education.

Through networking mixers, clubs, career expos, and social events like concerts and award show parties, it's easy to make connections. When it comes to student groups, Full Sail have organizations that range from professional associations (GRAMMY U, DECA), to community service, to creative activities. Every year, the Full Sail campus goes all out for Hall of Fame. The university celebrates six alumni inductees each year and present an exciting week of guest speakers, industry meet and greets, plus music, block parties, games, and more.

Winter Park’s scenic downtown area is less than a 10 minutes drive away. Downtown Orlando and surrounding neighborhoods have plenty of hot spots to catch a concert or some local cuisine. And world-famous theme parks and attractions are about 45 minutes away.