Full Sail, LLC (Full Sail University)
Full Sail University is a private, for-profit educational institution headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, dedicated to preparing students for careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Its mission is to deliver an innovative education that addresses the evolving opportunities within these industries, utilizing a curriculum that integrates creativity, art, business, technical skills, and academic achievement.
The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs, available both on-campus and online, across diverse fields such as audio production, film, game design, computer animation, digital marketing, and cybersecurity. Full Sail's educational philosophy emphasizes real-world experience through project-based learning, mirroring industry workflows and providing an accelerated path to graduation.
Garry Jones serves as the President, with James W. "Bill" Heavener as Co-chairman & CEO. In March 2026, a federal court dismissed a lawsuit against the university concerning allegations of a "pay-for-play" student hiring scheme, with the court ruling the claims legally insufficient. The university was also recognized as a 2026 Top Undergrad and Grad School for Game Design by The Princeton Review and announced plans for a new student housing complex. Full Sail University has also seen its alumni contribute to numerous Grammy-nominated projects.
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